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• Ed Tinsley was the unsuccessful Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. He lost to Democratic candidate Harry Teague for the position, garnering 45% of the vote to Teague's 55%.CNN: New Mexico Election Results The 2nd Congressional District was held by a Republican for the 28 years previous to the 2008 election.

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  1. Born: August 26, 1952
  2. Birthplace: Lamesa, Texas
  3. Position Sought: Congressman, 2nd District New Mexico
  4. Party: Republican Party
  5. Opponent: Harry Teague
  6. Spouse: Meridith
  7. Children: Edward and Ede
  8. Alma mater: University of Texas
  9. Previous position held: Chairman of the Board of the National Restaurant Association (June 2006 - May 2007)
  10. Previous occupation: Businessman

• New Mexico Races

  The other two House races also ended with Democratic victories, with Martin Heinrich and Ben Lujan winning their seats with 55% and 56% of votes respectively. Democrat Tom Udall defeated Republican contender Steve Pearce for the open Senate seat.

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  Harry Teague | University of Texas | New Mexico | New Mexico Exit Polls | New Mexico Election Results | John Falconetti

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