Democratic voters in New Mexico turned the tables this election by hitting the polls at higher rates than their Republican counterparts — flipping the narrative from the 2022 midterms. Statewide, voter turnout among registered Democrats hit 61%,

In New Mexico, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was elected governor, making her the first Native American woman elected to lead a U.S. state. In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan became the first Native American woman senator.

The race was one of the hardest fought in New Mexico, and brought in millions of dollars from out-of-state political action committees.

Voters in New Mexico will see races for statewide office, Congress and the state House on their ballots, along with constitutional amendments and city, county and state bond questions. Here are race preview articles and questionnaires on The New Mexican has published in the lead up to the election.

All four proposals held commanding leads after the polls closed, including a measure to pay New Mexico lawmakers a salary.

Democratic Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin is facing off against Republican political newcomer Ramona Goolsby in the race for New Mexico secretary of state.

Gregg Hull lost the race for governor of New Mexico on Tuesday, but the Republican said he is not done with public life Hull conceded shortly after 10 p.m. to Democrat Deb Haaland — capping a night in which Democrats handed Republicans losses in most major races in New Mexico and across the country.

Incumbent Democrat Rep. Veronica Escobar won re-election in Texas 16th Congressional District. Escobar defeated Republican challenger and former Border Patrol agent Adam Bauman. The article also notes races in Texas 23rd and New Mexico 2nd congressional districts.