United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 2006

The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico were held on November 4, 2006 to determine who will represent the state of New Mexico in the United States House of Representatives. New Mexico has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 2006
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	313,124	55.81%	1	—
	Republican	247,825	44.17%	2	—
	Independents	135	0.02%	0	—
Totals		561,084	100.00%	3	—

District 1

See also: New Mexico's 1st congressional district

Incumbent Republican Heather Wilson defeated Democrat Patricia A. Madrid, the State Attorney General. This district covers the central part of the state.

New Mexico's 1st congressional district election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Heather Wilson (inc.)	105,986	50.20
	Democratic	Patricia Madrid	105,125	49.80
Total votes			211,111	100.00
	Republican hold

District 2

See also: New Mexico's 2nd congressional district

Incumbent Republican Steve Pearce defeated Democrat Albert Kissling. The district covers the southern part of the state.

New Mexico's 2nd congressional district election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Steve Pearce (inc.)	92,620	59.42
	Democratic	Albert Kissling	63,119	40.49
	Write-ins		135	0.02
Total votes			155,874	100.00
	Republican hold

District 3

See also: New Mexico's 3rd congressional district

Incumbent Democrat Tom Udall defeated Republican Ronald Dolin. The district covers the northern part of the state.

New Mexico's 3rd congressional district election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Tom Udall (inc.)	144,880	74.64
	Republican	Bill Dolin	49,219	25.36
Total votes			194,099	100.00
	Democratic hold