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Democrat Debra Haaland won the first U.S House of Representative seat over Republican Janice Arnold-Jones on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Democrat Debra Haaland won the first U.S House of Representative seat over Republican Janice Arnold-Jones on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Republican Steve Pearce delivers his consession speech on Nov 6 at the Republican watch party. Pearce lost to Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham for the New Mexico govenor’s seat Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Republican Steve Pearce delivers his consession speech on Nov 6 at the Republican watch party. Pearce lost to Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham for the New Mexico govenor’s seat Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Newly elected governor Michelle Lujan Grisham wings her victory speech after a technical difficulty on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Newly elected governor Michelle Lujan Grisham wings her victory speech after a technical difficulty on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
A young man wearing a “#teampearce” watches as Republican Steve Pearce delivers his consession speech at the Republican Watch Party. Pearce lost to Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham for the govenors seat. Photo by Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
A young man wearing a “#teampearce” watches as Republican Steve Pearce delivers his consession speech at the Republican Watch Party. Pearce lost to Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham for the govenors seat. Photo by Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Democrat Senator Martin Heinrich went into the crowd after giving his victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Democrat Senator Martin Heinrich went into the crowd after giving his victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Mick Rich talks to KRQE after losing the Senate seat to incumbent Martin Heinrich on Nov. 6. Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Mick Rich talks to KRQE after losing the Senate seat to incumbent Martin Heinrich on Nov. 6. Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Democrat Debra Haaland giving her victory speech for the U.S House of Representative seat on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Democrat Debra Haaland giving her victory speech for the U.S House of Representative seat on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Republican Gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce speaks to supporters at the 2018 Republican election watch party on Nov. 6 Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Republican Gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce speaks to supporters at the 2018 Republican election watch party on Nov. 6 Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Democrat Brian Colón newly elected New Mexico State Auditor gave his victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Democrat Brian Colón newly elected New Mexico State Auditor gave his victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Republican Candidate for N.M. State Auditor, Wanye Johnson, speaks to a reporter at the 2018 Republican election watch party on Nov. 6 Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Republican Candidate for N.M. State Auditor, Wanye Johnson, speaks to a reporter at the 2018 Republican election watch party on Nov. 6 Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Reelected Senator Martin Heinrich takes the stage to give his victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Reelected Senator Martin Heinrich takes the stage to give his victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Campaign volunteers for Republican Steve Pearce had out signs prior to him speaking at the Republican election watch party on Nov. 6 Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Campaign volunteers for Republican Steve Pearce had out signs prior to him speaking at the Republican election watch party on Nov. 6 Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Michelle Lujan Grisham dances on stage to give her victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Michelle Lujan Grisham dances on stage to give her victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Watchers at the Republican election watch party on Nov. 6 embrace as the results for U.S. House district 3 come in announcing democratic incumbent Ben Ray Lujan the winner Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Watchers at the Republican election watch party on Nov. 6 embrace as the results for U.S. House district 3 come in announcing democratic incumbent Ben Ray Lujan the winner Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Republican Mick Rich gives his concession speech at the Republican election watch party on Nov. 6. Rich lost the U.S. Senate race to incumbent Martin Heinrich. Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Republican Mick Rich gives his concession speech at the Republican election watch party on Nov. 6. Rich lost the U.S. Senate race to incumbent Martin Heinrich. Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Paulina Braiman-Robinson jumps in excitement as newly elected governor Michelle Lujan Grisham arrives on stage to give her victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Paulina Braiman-Robinson jumps in excitement as newly elected governor Michelle Lujan Grisham arrives on stage to give her victory speech on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
People attending the Republican watch party on Nov. 6 cheer on Republicans in the New Mexico state races Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
People attending the Republican watch party on Nov. 6 cheer on Republicans in the New Mexico state races Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Supporters wave campaign posters from Democrat Debra Haaland while giving her victory speech for the U.S House of Representative seat on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Supporters wave campaign posters from Democrat Debra Haaland while giving her victory speech for the U.S House of Representative seat on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Watchers peer into the window of the Republican watch party on Nov. 6 Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Watchers peer into the window of the Republican watch party on Nov. 6 Photo By Anna Padilla/ NM News Port
Michelle Lujan Grisham gives her victory speech to a roaring crowd on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
Michelle Lujan Grisham gives her victory speech to a roaring crowd on Tuesday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Photo By Amy Byres/ NM News Port
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