New Mexico's 1st congressional district of the

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serves the central area of

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, including most of

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, all of

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, and parts of

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, Santa Fe and

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counties. It includes almost three-fourths of

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. The district has a notable Native American presence, encompassing several

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including the Pueblo of Laguna and

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, and the Tohajiilee Navajo Reservation outside Albuquerque. The seat is currently represented by

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Melanie Stansbury Melanie Ann Stansbury (born January 31, 1979) is an American politician and scientist serving as the U.S. representative from New Mexico's 1st congressional district since 2021. The district includes most of Albuquerque, along with most of its ...

History

Until the 1968 elections, New Mexico's representatives were all elected at-large statewide. Starting in 1969, however, they were elected by districts.

Historical district boundaries

Recent statewide election results

List of members representing the district

Election results

1968

1970

1972

1974

1976

1978

1980

1982

1984

1986

1988

1990

1992

1994

1996

1998 (Special)

1998

2000

2002

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2021 (special)

2022

Notes

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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