2014 United States Senate election in New Mexico
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The 2014 United States Senate election in New Mexico was held on November 4, 2014 to elect a member of the United States Senate. Incumbent Democratic Senator Tom Udall won reelection to a second term.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Udall (incumbent) | 113,502 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 113,502 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- David Clements, assistant district attorney and former Chairman of the Doña Ana County Republican Party[3][4]
- Allen Weh, businessman, former Chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party and candidate for Governor of New Mexico in 2010[5]
Declined
- Robert Aragon, former State Representative (running for State Auditor)[6][7]
- Jon Barela, Secretary of the New Mexico Economic Development Department and nominee for New Mexico's 1st congressional district in 2010[8]
- Richard J. Berry, Mayor of Albuquerque[6][8]
- Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico and Libertarian Party nominee for President of the United States in 2012[9]
- John Sanchez, Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico (running for re-election)[8][10]
- Heather Wilson, former U.S. Representative, nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012 and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2008[11]
Allen Weh
- Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts
- Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas
- Richard J. Berry, Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Allen Weh | 41,566 | 63.0% | |
| Republican | David Clements | 24,413 | 37.0% | |
| Total votes | 65,979 | 100.0% | ||
General election
Debates
- Complete video of debate, October 30, 2014 - YouTube
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid D | November 3, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Safe D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg Political Report[15] | Safe D | November 3, 2014 |
| Real Clear Politics[16] | Likely D | November 3, 2014 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Tom Udall (D) |
Allen Weh (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | March 20–23, 2014 | 674 | ± 3.8% | 53% | 33% | — | 14% |
| Rasmussen | July 21–22, 2014 | 860 | ± 4% | 54% | 33% | 3% | 10% |
| CBS News/NYT/YouGov | July 5–24, 2014 | 930 | ± 3.6% | 51% | 44% | 2% | 4% |
| Research & Polling Inc. | August 12–14, 2014 | 606 | ± 4% | 53% | 35% | — | 11% |
| CBS News/NYT/YouGov | August 18 – September 2, 2014 | 1,096 | ± 4% | 54% | 36% | 2% | 8% |
| Research & Polling Inc. | September 9–11, 2014 | 603 | ± 4% | 51% | 38% | — | 11% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 22–23, 2014 | 830 | ± 4% | 52% | 39% | — | 9% |
| CBS News/NYT/YouGov | September 20 – October 1, 2014 | 1,093 | ± 4% | 53% | 35% | 2% | 10% |
| Gravis Marketing | September 27 – October 1, 2014 | 727 | ± 4% | 53% | 36% | — | 11% |
| Vox Populi Polling | October 20–22, 2014 | 614 | ± 3.95% | 51% | 45% | — | 6% |
| CBS News/NYT/YouGov | October 16–23, 2014 | 962 | ± 6% | 52% | 36% | 1% | 11% |
| Research & Polling Inc. | October 21–23, 2014 | 614 | ± 4% | 50% | 43% | — | 8% |
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General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Tom Udall (incumbent) | 286,409 | 55.56% | -5.77% | |
| Republican | Allen Weh | 229,097 | 44.44% | +5.77% | |
| Total votes | 515,506 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
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See also
- 2014 United States Senate elections
- 2014 United States elections
- 2014 New Mexico gubernatorial election
References
- ^ "N.M. Sen. Tom Udall tries fundraising off energy ad targeting him".
- ^ a b "New Mexico - Election Night Results - June 3rd, 2014". Electionresults.sos.state.nm.us. June 3, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ Nikolewski, Rob (October 16, 2013). "'Constitutional conservative' wants to take on NM Sen. Tom Udall". Watchdog.org. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ^ Peters, Joey (October 22, 2013). "Insurgency: Long-shot GOP candidate for Senate has unconventional message". Santa Fe Reporter. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ^ Terrell, Steve (January 8, 2014). "Weh's bid for Udall's seat heats up GOP Senate primary". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ a b Reichbach, Matthew (February 4, 2014). "Candidates file signatures to run for office, including five Dems for governor". New Mexico Telegram. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ^ Livingston, Abby (November 13, 2013). "Democrats' Mission in N.M.: Breaking Steve Pearce". Roll Call. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- ^ a b c Trygstad, Kyle (January 9, 2013). "New Mexico: Jon Barela Keeping Name Out of GOP's Senate Hat". Roll Call. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
- ^ "Johnson said he's open to running as a Republican again". New Mexico Telegram. June 12, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
- ^ Monteleone, James (February 5, 2014). "Candidates' primary bids made official". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ^ Trygstad, Kyle (January 7, 2013). "New Mexico: Heather Wilson Has Run Her Last Race". Roll Call. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ "Politico Election Central". Politico. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "2014 Senate Race Ratings for November 3, 2014". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "The Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "2014 Senate Ratings". Senate Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "2014 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2014". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Official Results General Election - November 4, 2014". New Mexico Secretary of State. November 4, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2015.