New Mexico Exit Polls

Democrat Barack Obama has won New Mexico's five electoral votes.¹ Obama maintained a substantial lead in the polls over Republican rival John McCain in a state that went for George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. Democratic candidate Tom Udall was heavily favored to win his Senate race, and he is now the winner of that race. The three Democrats running for House seats in the state were all victorious.²

Fast Facts

1. Electoral votes: Five
2. Polls opened: 7 a.m. MST
3. Obama led McCain, 52.5% to 43.6%, going into election day
4. Registered voters: 1,184,570³
5. Democratic Primary winner: Hillary Rodham Clinton
6. Republican Primary winner: John McCain

Other New Mexico Races

• Senate: Tom Udall (D) v. Steve Pearce (R)
  • Udall has won, picking up a seat for the Democrats²
• Number of Representative races: Three
• First District: Martin Heinrich (D) winner with 55% of vote²
• Second District: Harry Teague (D) winner with 55% of vote²
• Third District: Ben R. Lujan (D) winner with 56% of vote²

Past New Mexico Winners

1. 2004: George W. Bush
2. 2000: Al Gore
3. 1996: Bill Clinton
4. 1992: Clinton

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Bill Richardson | New Mexico | Ed Tinsley | Harry Teague | Tom Udall | New Mexico Election Results | Where to Vote

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