Overview

• Senator Martin Heinrich secures reelection in New Mexico, maintaining his position in the U.S. Senate for a third term.
• Nella Domenici, the Republican challenger and daughter of former Senator Pete Domenici, was unable to unseat Heinrich despite significant fundraising efforts.
• Heinrich's campaign focused on issues like gun safety and abortion access, which resonated with New Mexico's increasingly Democratic electorate.
• The Associated Press declared Heinrich the winner late Tuesday night, reaffirming New Mexico's status as a Democratic stronghold.
• Once considered a swing state, New Mexico has leaned Democrat in recent years, with President Biden winning by 10 points in 2020.