The 2008 New Mexico House of Representatives election took place as part of the biennial United States elections. New Mexico voters elected state representatives in all 70 of the state house's districts. State representatives serve two-year terms in the New Mexico House of Representatives. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and State Senate. A primary election held on June 3, 2008, determined which candidates appear on the November 4th general election ballot.
Results summary
Incumbents defeated in the primary election
John Pena (D-District 5), defeated by Sandra Jeff (D) Daniel Silva (D-District 13), defeated by Eleanor Chavez (D) Dan Foley (R-District 57), defeated by Dennis Kintigh (R)
Incumbents defeated in the general election
Teresa Zanetti (R-District 15), defeated by Bill O'Neill (D) Eric Youngberg (R-District 23), defeated by Benjamin Hayden Rodefer (D) Justine Fox-Young (R-District 30), defeated by Karen Giannini (D)
Detailed results
Source for primary election results:New Mexico Secretary of State
Source for general election results:New Mexico Secretary of State
District 1
Incumbent Republican and Minority Leader Tom Taylor has represented the 1st district and its predecessors since 1999.
District 2
Incumbent Republican James Strickler has represented the 2nd district since 2007.
District 3
Incumbent Republican Paul Bandy has represented the 3rd district since 2007.
District 4
Incumbent Democrat Ray Begaye has represented the 4th district since 1999.
District 5
Incumbent Democrat John Pena has represented the 5th district since 2007. Pena lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Sandra Jeff, who went on to win the general election. Democratic primary
General election
District 6
Incumbent Democrat George Hanosh has represented the 6th district since 1998. Hanosh didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Eliseo Alcon won the open seat. Democratic primary
General election
District 7
Incumbent Democrat Andrew Barreras has represented the 7th district since 2007.
District 8
Incumbent Democrat Elias Barela has represented the 8th district since 2007. Democratic primary
Republican primary
General election
District 9
Incumbent Democrat Patricia Lundstrom has represented the 9th district since 2003. Democratic primary
General election
District 10
Incumbent Democrat Henry Saavedra has represented the 10th district since 1977.
District 11
Incumbent Democrat Rick Miera has represented the 11th district since 1991.
District 12
Incumbent Democrat Ernest Chavez has represented the 12th district since 2005.
District 13
Incumbent Democrat Daniel Silva has represented the 13th district since 1985. Silva lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Eleanor Chavez, who went on to win the general election. Democratic primary
General election
District 14
Incumbent Democrat Miguel Garcia has represented the 14th district since 1997. Democratic primary
General election
District 15
Incumbent Republican Teresa Zanetti has represented the 15th district since 2003. Zanetti lost re-election to Democrat Bill O'Neill.
District 16
Incumbent Democrat Moe Maestas has represented the 16th district since 2007.
District 17
Incumbent Democrat Edward Sandoval has represented the 17th district since 1983.
District 18
Incumbent Democrat Gail Chasey has represented the 18th district since 1997.
District 19
Incumbent Democrat Sheryl Williams Stapleton has represented the 19th district since 1995.
District 20
Incumbent Republican Richard Berry has represented the 20th district since 2007.
District 21
Incumbent Democrat Mimi Stewart has represented the 21st district since 1995.
District 22
Incumbent Republican Kathy McCoy has represented the 22nd district since 2005. Republican primary
General election
District 23
Incumbent Republican Eric Youngberg has represented the 23rd district since 2003. Youngberg lost re-election to Democrat Benjamin Hayden Rodefer.
District 24
Incumbent Republican Janice Arnold-Jones has represented the 24th district since 2003.
District 25
Incumbent Democrat Danice Picraux has represented the 25th district since 1991.
District 26
Incumbent Democrat Al Park has represented the 26th district since 2001.