A potentially competitive general election senatorial battle is now officially underway in New Mexico, where it’s been 22 years since a Republican won in the former swing state that now leans blue.
The last Republican politician to win was Senator Pete Domenici, who was re-elected in 2006 to a sixth two-year term.
22 years later, his daughter, businesswoman Nella Domenici, aims to end that losing streak.
The Associated Press predicts Domenici will win Tuesday’s Republican runoff. Senate primary in New Mexico.
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Domenici, who benefits from the support of National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is the campaign arm of the Senate GOP, was the only major declared candidate in the primary.
Domenici will use his powerful political brand and high profile in New Mexico to challenge the Democratic senator. Martin Henri, who is seeking a third six-year term in November. Heinrich did not face any major challenges during Tuesday’s competitions.
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Domenici also presents his CV. She has decades of experience in the financial industry at Bridgewater Associates, where she served as CFO of Credit Suisse and Citadel Investment Group.
In recent cycles, New Mexico, once a general election battleground, has shifted to the left and is no longer considered a swing state.
President Biden carried the state by 10 points in 2020.
Additionally, Heinrich was re-elected in 2018, which was a blue wave cycle, by over 30 points.
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Original article source: Clash in New Mexico Senate battle as Domenici, Heinrich win primaries
