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| [http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=8873e7c5-a311-44e2-b01b-9df0a53afa30 SurveyUSA]
| [[May 15]], [[2008]]
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| [http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/new_mexico/new_mexico_senate_udall_continues_to_enjoy_big_lead_over_gop_challengers Rasmussen Reports]
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| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/new_mexico/election_2008_new_mexico_senate Rasmussen Reports]
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| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/new_mexico/election_2008_new_mexico_senate Rasmussen Reports]
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| [http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&docID=news-000002668829 New Mexico State University]
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| [http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReportEmail.aspx?g=3ae216b1-9e55-4314-aa07-f560c157ea1c SurveyUSA]
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| [http://blogs.abqtrib.com/albq/state/2007/11/daily_kos_predicts_very_close.html Research 2000]
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| [http://draftudall.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/udall_poll_memo.pdf Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates]
| [[October 23]]-[[October 27|27]], [[2007]]
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| [http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReportEmail.aspx?g=0c284bce-cac2-4c56-88c2-3f35c6b617bf SurveyUSA]
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Revision as of 19:24, 6 June 2008

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The 2008 New Mexico Senate Election will be held on November 4, 2008. The election is an open contest due to incumbent Republican Senator Pete Domenici's retirement. All three of New Mexico's U.S. Representatives (Democrat Tom Udall and Republicans Steve Pearce and Heather Wilson) chose to retire from the U.S. House of Representatives in order to run for the seat. On June 3, 2008, Udall won the Democratic primary and Pearce won the Republican primary.[1]

Background

In February 2007 Domenici indicated his intention to run for re-election.[2] By October 2007, he changed his mind, stating that because of the progression of a medical condition, he would not seek a seventh term.[3] Domenici also lost his chairmanship after Republicans lost control of the Senate in the 2006 Senate election, which may have inclined him against running. After Domenici announced he was not running, Democratic Governor Bill Richardson was considered a leading candidate for the seat, but in October he affirmed his commitment to his presidential nomination campaign.[4]

In October Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez entered the race for the Democratic nomination.[5] In early November five-term Democratic Rep. Tom Udall entered the race.[6] On December 7 Chavez withdrew from the race, saying "While I deeply appreciate all the support I have received, it has become very clear to me that Democrats should not be divided in the upcoming election."[7]

Udall raised more than $801,000 prior to November 29th.[8] Wilson had slightly less, including a November Washington fundraiser with Vice President Dick Cheney that netted $110,000, bringing her total to about $750,000.[9]

In February 2008 Congressional Quarterly changed the rating of the election from No Clear Favorite to Leans Democratic citing polls."[10]

On June 3, 2008 Pearce and Udall won their respective nomination contests. [11]

Controversy

Domenici and Wilson are both being investigated by the Senate for their roles in the dismissal of prosecutor David Iglesias. This may have affected Wilson's chances in the 2008 election.[12]

In late October Pearce made 130,000 automated phone calls, which led Wilson to "cry foul."[13] At issue was Pearce's use of the phone calls to justify his opposition to the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) bill. The Wilson campaign claimed that "Pearce violated House ethics by urging those he called to contact him through his official, non-campaign phone number or check out his official, non-campaign Web site."[14]

Candidates

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Also Ran

Independent

Polling

Republican Primary

Source Date Pearce (R) Wilson (R)
SurveyUSA November 16-18, 2007 37% 56%
SurveyUSA May 15, 2008 49% 46%

General Election

Pearce (R) v Udall (D)

Source Date Pearce (R) Udall (D)
SurveyUSA May 15, 2008 36% 60%
Rasmussen Reports May 14, 2008 37% 53%
Rasmussen Reports April 10, 2008 40% 54%
Rasmussen Reports February 29, 2008 42% 50%
New Mexico State University February 11, 2008 31% 53%
SurveyUSA November 16-18, 2007 40% 54%
Research 2000 November 5-7, 2007 37% 54%
SurveyUSA October 27-30, 2007 40% 56%
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates October 23-27, 2007 33% 50%
SurveyUSA October 5-7, 2007 37% 55%

Election Results

Republican Primary

Unofficial results [1]:

2008 New Mexico U.S. Senator Republican primary election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Pearce 57,410 51.4
Republican Heather Wilson 54,264 48.6
Turnout 111,674

General Election

2008 New Mexico U.S. Senator general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Pearce
Democratic Tom Udall
Independent Zack Boatman
Turnout

References

  1. ^ http://election.kob.com/article/stories/S463780.shtml?cat=10568
  2. ^ Talhelm, Jennifer (2007-02-13). "Domenici: 'I am running' in 2008". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2007-02-14.
  3. ^ Murray, Shailagh (2007-10-05). "Citing Health, GOP's Domenici says he'll retire from Senate". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  4. ^ Press, Associated (2008-10-04). "Richardson Sticks with Presidential Bid". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  5. ^ "Chavez announces U.S. Senate run". KOB-TV. October 9, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
  6. ^ "NM Rep. Tom Udall to Run for Senate". Associated Press. November 11, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-11.
  7. ^ "Chávez drops out of U. S. Senate race". KRQE-TV. December 7, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  8. ^ "Ten things to know about Senate hopeful Rep. Tom Udall". Albuquerque Tribune. November 29, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
  9. ^ "Wilson pulls $110,000 at Cheney fundraiser". The Hill. November 16, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
  10. ^ "Democratic Udall Running Strong in New Mexico Senate Race". CQ Politics. Feb 11, 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-18.
  11. ^ http://election.kob.com/article/stories/S463780.shtml?cat=10568
  12. ^ "Wilson, Possibly Udall To Seek Domenici's Senate Seat". The Gate. October 4, 2008. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
  13. ^ "Pearce calls voters, Wilson cries foul". KOB. 10/22/2007. Retrieved 2007-11-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ "Senate hopefuls don't inspire". Alamogordo Daily News. October 31, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
  15. ^ "Teacher Joins Senate Race". Santa Fe New Mexican. October 26, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-18.

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