Skeen and Domenici Sweep Chaves County Balloting
In Chaves County voters split ticketing with wide GOP leads for Joe Skeen for governor and Pete Domenici for U S Senate and a strong showing for Democrat Timothy Z Jennings. Skeen led by 9 586 votes and Domenici by 10 385 as Jennings trailed in a tight race.
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King Wins New Mexico Governor Seat In Close Election
New Mexico voters reelect Democrat Bruce King as governor, narrowly defeating Republican Joe Skeen after a lengthy night of tallies. Turnout neared 350000 with right to work a key issue boosting Skeen in southern counties while Bernalillo favored King. King, promising a public vote on the issue, claimed the win as results solidified after midnight.
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County clerk office election night party mood observed
Lee Dixon reports from the county clerk’s office where nine long hours of work culminate as absentee ballots roll in. The mood shifts from tense anticipation to late counting with reporters, volunteers, and a $5 pool reward for the winner.
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Statewide New Mexico election results posted
Unofficial results from Tuesday's general election show U S Senate Anaya 157 478 votes 46 percent Domenici 181 409 54 percent Governor King 172 384 51 percent Skeen 168 755 49 percent House Hawk 69 779 37 percent Lujan 116 363 63 percent Secretary of State Hooper 193 457 Baer 107 866 Auditor Castillo 163 409 Emmons 139 115 Treasurer Hartke 190 692 Bowman 109 828 Land Commissioner Armijo 167 434 Haymes 132 737 Corporation Commissioner Ferguson 177 718 McKim 114 620 Court of Appeals 8-year Walters 177 373 Rawson 113 986 Court of Appeals 6-year Andrews 172 239 Lee 119 008
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Write-in results shine in Chaves County election
Voters used the write-in slot actively in Chaves County with writes for U S Rep Harold Runnels and others. Notable write-ins include Sharon Janecka Manuel Lujan John Mundzak E Ray Phelps and Ken Wilson, while several officials ran unopposed on the ballot.
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