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Revision as of 00:23, 29 December 2008
The New Mexico Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of New Mexico. It is a bicameral body made up of the New Mexico House of Representatives and the New Mexico Senate.
The legislature consists of 70 representatives and 42 senators. Each member of the House represents roughly 25,980 residents of New Mexico. Each member of the Senate represents roughly 43,300 residents.
The Democratic Party holds a majority in both the House and Senate, and holds the Governor's office as well.
Affiliation (House) | Members | |
Template:American politics/party colours/Democratic| | Democratic Party | 42 |
Template:American politics/party colours/Republican| | Republican Party | 28 |
Total |
70 | |
Government Majority |
14 |
Affiliation (Senate) | Members | |
Template:American politics/party colours/Democratic| | Democratic Party | 24 |
Template:American politics/party colours/Republican| | Republican Party | 18 |
Total |
42 | |
Government Majority |
6 |
External links
- New Mexico Legislature official website