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We were up late on election night to let readers know who was leading the races in Sandoval County. Now we know the winners.
Cindy Nava made history, winning the Senate District 9 race and becoming the first former DACA recipient to be elected to office in America.
Also, while everyone’s minds are on elections, we have a special message from Ctrl+P Publisher Pat Davis who analyzes what the election results mean for New Mexico politics going forward.
Sandoval County election coverage
Analysis: 30 of 33 counties got more “Trumpy”
What does this mean for the future of New Mexico politics?
By Pat Davis
This column is provided as opinion/commentary from the Pat Davis, Publisher, City Desk ABQ and the Sandoval Signpost. This post originally appeared in the nonprofit City Desk ABQ news outlet.You can submit your own: editor@sandovalsignpost.com Whether you are thrilled about last night’s results or terrified about what comes next, let’s start by agreeing on a […]
Nava claims victory, makes history
By Kevin Hendricks
Cindy Nava made history on Election Day, becoming the first former Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient to win during a general election in the U.S, according to her campaign. Nava, a Bernalillo resident who was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, beat Republican Audrey Trujillo 55% to 45% for the Senate District 9 seat, according […]
Sandoval County election results
By Kevin Hendricks and Jesse Jones
The 2024 election is in the books. All 112 seats in the New Mexico Legislature were on this year’s general election ballot and Sandoval County has several new elected leaders. All election results are unofficial from the New Mexico secretary of state’s website. Republican Jay Block was the winner in Senate District 12. Block beat […]
Stansbury, Leger Fernández reelected to House
Her opponent, Steve Jones, praised the congresswoman ran ‘a clean and solid race.’
By Rodd Cayton, Sandoval Signpost
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury is headed for a second full term. She beat Republican challenger Steve Jones 56% to 44%, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office “Tonight, New Mexico chose hope, progress, and opportunity and reaffirmed our shared commitment to protecting our democracy, fighting for our rights, and safeguarding our precious […]
Heinrich beats Domenici by 10 percentage points
The senator says ‘our work is far from over’
By Rodd Cayton, Sandoval Signpost
Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of state’s office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. “Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,” […]
