‘It represents hope’: New Mexico Democrats cement control following historic blue wave

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 576

Last Updated: 5 days, 3 hours ago


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The historic wave of Democratic enthusiasm that wrested control of Congress from Republicans on Tuesday also cemented Democrats’ control up and down the ballot in New Mexico, where the party continues to hold all state and federal elected offices and expanded its hold in the state House of Representatives.

Incumbent Democrats retained their U.S. Senate seat and all three U.S. House seats, and new …

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