The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the three U.S. representatives from the state of New Mexico, one from each of the state's three congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on June 7. All three incumbent representatives were re-elected in the general election.

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2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico

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All 3 New Mexico seats to the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 2 1 Seats won 2 1 Seat change Popular vote 436,932 343,193 Percentage 56.01% 43.99% Swing 3.03% 3.03%
Democratic   60–70% Republican   60–70%

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2016 New Mexico's 1st congressional district election

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Nominee Michelle Lujan Grisham Richard Priem Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 181,088 96,879 Percentage 65.2% 34.8%

Precinct results Lujan Grisham:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Priem:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      No votes

U.S. Representative before election Michelle Lujan Grisham Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham Democratic

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The 1st district includes the central area of New Mexico, including almost three-fourths of Albuquerque. Incumbent Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+7.

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2016 New Mexico's 2nd congressional district election

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Nominee Steve Pearce Merrie Lee Soules Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 143,514 85,232 Percentage 62.7% 37.3%

Precinct results Pearce:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Lee Soules:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      50%      No votes

U.S. Representative before election Steve Pearce Republican Elected U.S. Representative Steve Pearce Republican

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The 2nd district includes the southern half of New Mexico, including Las Cruces, Roswell and the southern fourth of Albuquerque. Geographically, it is the sixth largest district in the nation and the 2nd-largest not to comprise an entire state (after Nevada's 2nd district). Incumbent Republican Steve Pearce, who had represented the district since 2011, having previously served between 2003 and 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+5.

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2016 New Mexico's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee Ben Ray Luján Michael Romero Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 170,612 102,730 Percentage 62.4% 37.6%

Precinct results Luján:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Romero:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Tie:      50%      No votes

U.S. Representative before election Ben Ray Luján Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján Democratic

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The 3rd district the northern half of New Mexico, including the state's Capital, Santa Fe. Incumbent Democrat Ben R. Luján, who has represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+8.