Headline: New Mexico’s tight U.S. Senate race still too close to call
Source: Associated Press, November 9, 2022
Summary:
The U.S. Senate race in New Mexico remains too close to call, with incumbent Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich and Republican challenger Mark Ronchetti locked in a tight battle. As of 11:30 p.m. MST on Election Day, Heinrich led with 50.4% of the vote to Ronchetti’s 49.6%, a margin of less than 10,000 votes.
Election officials said they expected to receive more ballots in the coming days, and it could take several days or even weeks to determine the winner.
The race has been closely watched as one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. Heinrich is seeking a third term, while Ronchetti is a former television meteorologist making his first run for political office.
New Mexico is one of just a handful of states where the U.S. Senate race is still undecided. The outcome of the race could have implications for control of the Senate, which is currently evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans.
Key facts:
- As of 11:30 p.m. MST on Election Day, Heinrich led with 50.4% of the vote to Ronchetti’s 49.6%, a margin of less than 10,000 votes.
- Election officials said they expected to receive more ballots in the coming days, and it could take several days or even weeks to determine the winner.
- The race has been closely watched as one of the most competitive Senate races in the country.
- The outcome of the race could have implications for control of the Senate, which is currently evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans.
Additional details:
- Heinrich, a former U.S. congressman, was first elected to the Senate in 2012. He is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
- Ronchetti is a former television meteorologist who ran for governor of New Mexico in 2018. He lost to incumbent Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham by a margin of 53% to 43%.
- The race has been contentious, with both candidates trading barbs over their records and policy positions.
The outcome of the Senate race in New Mexico is still uncertain, and it could be several days or even weeks before a winner is declared.
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