Results: Democratic gain Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold Vote share: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Unopposed 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Unopposed
The 2020 New Mexico Senate elections took place as part of the
biennialUnited States elections.
New Mexico voters elected state senators in all 42 of the state senate's districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the
New Mexico Senate.
A primary election on June 2, 2020 determined which candidates will appear on the November 3 general election ballot.
Seven incumbent senators (five Democrats and two Republicans) sought reelection but were defeated in the June 2 primary. The Democrats defeated in the primary were part of a conservative faction that were targeted by progressive groups for voting with Republicans to defeat certain bills including
legalizing marijuana or to pass bills limiting
abortion rights.[4]
Two of the challengers who unseated the incumbents went on to lose the general election: Pamela Cordova in the 30th and Neomi Martinez-Parra in the 35th.
Two incumbent senators, both Republicans, won their respective primaries but were defeated in the November 3 general election by their Democratic opponent.
Incumbent Democrat
Shannon Pinto has represented the 3rd district since her appoiontment on July 25, 2019 after the death of Democrat
John Pinto (her grandfather).[10] She was elected to a full term.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 3rd District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
Richard Martinez has represented the th district since 2001. Martinez lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat
Leo Jaramillo, who went on to win the general election.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 5th District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
Roberto Gonzales has represented the 6th district since his appointment to the seat on December 20, 2019 after the death of Democrat
Carlos Cisneros.[14]
New Mexico Senate 6th District general election, 2020[15]
Incumbent Republican
James White has represented the 19th district since 2016. White lost re-nomination to fellow Republican
Gregg Schmedes, who went on to win the general election.
Republican primary
New Mexico Senate 19th District Republican primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
Clemente Sanchez has represented the 30th district since 2013. Sanchez lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Pamela Cordova. Cordova lost the general election to Republican
Joshua Sanchez.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 30th District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
John Arthur Smith has represented the 35th district since 1989. Smith lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Neomi Martinez-Parra. Martinez-Parra lost the general election to Republican
Crystal Diamond.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 35th District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
Mary Kay Papen has represented the 38th district since 2001. Papen lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat
Carrie Hamblen, who went on to win the general election.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 38th District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Republican
Gregg Fulfer has represented the 41st district since his appointment on December 26, 2018. Fulfer lost re-nomination to fellow Republican
David Gallegos, who went on to win the general election.
Republican primary
New Mexico Senate 41st District Republican primary election, 2020
Results: Democratic gain Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold Vote share: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Unopposed 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Unopposed
The 2020 New Mexico Senate elections took place as part of the
biennialUnited States elections.
New Mexico voters elected state senators in all 42 of the state senate's districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the
New Mexico Senate.
A primary election on June 2, 2020 determined which candidates will appear on the November 3 general election ballot.
Seven incumbent senators (five Democrats and two Republicans) sought reelection but were defeated in the June 2 primary. The Democrats defeated in the primary were part of a conservative faction that were targeted by progressive groups for voting with Republicans to defeat certain bills including
legalizing marijuana or to pass bills limiting
abortion rights.[4]
Two of the challengers who unseated the incumbents went on to lose the general election: Pamela Cordova in the 30th and Neomi Martinez-Parra in the 35th.
Two incumbent senators, both Republicans, won their respective primaries but were defeated in the November 3 general election by their Democratic opponent.
Incumbent Democrat
Shannon Pinto has represented the 3rd district since her appoiontment on July 25, 2019 after the death of Democrat
John Pinto (her grandfather).[10] She was elected to a full term.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 3rd District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
Richard Martinez has represented the th district since 2001. Martinez lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat
Leo Jaramillo, who went on to win the general election.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 5th District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
Roberto Gonzales has represented the 6th district since his appointment to the seat on December 20, 2019 after the death of Democrat
Carlos Cisneros.[14]
New Mexico Senate 6th District general election, 2020[15]
Incumbent Republican
James White has represented the 19th district since 2016. White lost re-nomination to fellow Republican
Gregg Schmedes, who went on to win the general election.
Republican primary
New Mexico Senate 19th District Republican primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
Clemente Sanchez has represented the 30th district since 2013. Sanchez lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Pamela Cordova. Cordova lost the general election to Republican
Joshua Sanchez.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 30th District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
John Arthur Smith has represented the 35th district since 1989. Smith lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Neomi Martinez-Parra. Martinez-Parra lost the general election to Republican
Crystal Diamond.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 35th District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Democrat
Mary Kay Papen has represented the 38th district since 2001. Papen lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat
Carrie Hamblen, who went on to win the general election.
Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 38th District Democratic primary election, 2020
Incumbent Republican
Gregg Fulfer has represented the 41st district since his appointment on December 26, 2018. Fulfer lost re-nomination to fellow Republican
David Gallegos, who went on to win the general election.
Republican primary
New Mexico Senate 41st District Republican primary election, 2020