Harry Teague

Harry Teague won election to the U.S. House of Representatives for New Mexico's Second Congressional District. He won with 55% of the vote.¹ Teague ran against Republican Ed Tinsley. The seat was vacated by Steve Pearce, who ran unsuccessfully against Tom Udall for New Mexico's open Senate seat.

Fast Facts

1. Born: June 29, 1949²
2. Birthplace: Caddo County, Oklahoma
3. Party: Democratic Party
4. Opponent (2008): Edward Tinsley³
5. Spouse: Nancy³
6. Children: 2
7. Occupation: Small business owner³
8. Previous position held: Member/Chairman, Lea County Board of Commissioners³

New Mexico Races

All three House of Representative seats were filled by Democrats. The Senate seat vacated by retiring Republican senator Pete Domenici was won by Tom Udall with 61% of the vote, which was a pick up for the Democrats.¹

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