In race for the New Mexico legislature, Democratic candidates outspending Republicans
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 170 candidates are spending to try to win elections to the New Mexico legislature. There are still months to go, but so far, Democratic candidates are outspending Republicans.
So far, legislative candidates have reported spending more than $1.2 million campaigning for the 2024 primary election and general election. Over $744,000 of that was spending by Democratic candidates, according to records from the New Mexico Secretary of State.
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Data from the New Mexico Secretary of State shows Democratic candidates are outspending Republicans in legislative races. Data includes only expenditures reported by candidates.
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The top spender so far is Democratic incumbent Javier Martinez, running for a seat representing Bernalillo County. His campaign has spent just over $79,000 running, data from the New Mexico Secretary of State (SOS) shows.
Behind Martinez, two Republicans have each spent around $50,000 in their campaigns. Steven McCutcheon and James Townsend are both running to represent districts in Eddy County.
Part of the difference in spending between Republican and Democratic candidates is the fact that there are more Democratic candidates running for election. Still, on average, Democratic candidates have spent more to run their campaigns.
Overall, politicians running to represent Bernalillo County have spent the most as a group. Candidates poured over $400,000 into races for legislative seats representing Bernalillo County. Meanwhile, some incumbent legislators have announced they will not be running for reelection.
