New Mexico's 3rd congressional district serves the northern half of

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, including the state's Capital, Santa Fe. The district has a significant Native American presence, encompassing most of the New Mexico portion of the

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, situated in the northwest corner of the state, and most of the

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reservations. The current Representative is

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Teresa Leger Fernandez Teresa Isabel Leger Fernandez ( ; born July 1, 1959) is an American attorney and politician representing New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Early life and education Leger Fernandez was born ...

History

The district was created as a result of the redistricting cycle after the 1980 Census.

Ben Ray Luján Ben Ray Luján ( ; born June 7, 1972) is an American politician who has served as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since 2021. He served as the U.S. representative for from 2009 to 2021 and the assistant House Democratic leader ...

, who was elected to the seat in 2008, ran successfully for the

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in 2020, leaving the seat open. Democratic nominee

defeated Republican Alexis Johnson in the 2020 general election.

Historical district boundaries

List of members representing the district

Election results

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References

Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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