For the first time since 1953, Republicans will have the majority in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Current election numbers have Republicans with 37 seats, which is four more than the Democrats control. There were five battleground races Tuesday, according to KOAT political analyst Brian Sanderoff. The GOP won all of those races.Before the election, the Democrats controlled 37 seats. Gov. Susana Martinez won re-election by a significant margin as well. “I really do believe that we can move things faster,” Martinez said. “It’s an opportunity that New Mexicans have given the legislators.”The Democrats still control the state's Senate.CLICK HERE for full election resultsMobile users: Tap to hear Gov. Martinez's reaction

For the first time since 1953, Republicans will have the majority in the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Current election numbers have Republicans with 37 seats, which is four more than the Democrats control.


There were five battleground races Tuesday, according to KOAT political analyst Brian Sanderoff. The GOP won all of those races.



Before the election, the Democrats controlled 37 seats.

Gov. Susana Martinez won re-election by a significant margin as well.

“I really do believe that we can move things faster,” Martinez said. “It’s an opportunity that New Mexicans have given the legislators.”

The Democrats still control the state's Senate.

CLICK HERE for full election results

Mobile users: Tap to hear Gov. Martinez's reaction

