The Senate Game

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United States Senate election in New Mexico, 2012



John Smith (R-NM) - 286,409 - 55.6%
Hector Balderas (D-NM) - 229,097 - 44.4%

Name: John Smith (R-NM Class 1)
Ideology: Center-right economically, Right socially, populist
Previous offices held: Mayor of Albuquerque (1996-2000), Representative from New Mexico's 1st congressional district (2000-2012)

Bio: Born in Albuquerque, John Smith has held political office in the state since 1996. After a successful term as Mayor, where he was able to create a new commuter rail line in the city, redeveloped the city's downtown, and improved the unemployment rate from 7% to 4%, he was elected to a Democratic-leaning congressional district covering the city of Albuquerque. He successfully held the district until he was elected to the Senate in 2012. While the Senate race was competitive, Smith's long history in New Mexican politics, household name quality within the state, and ability to work across the political aisle in the House led him to an 11 point victory on Election Night. Due to recent divisions within the Republican Party, he has recently been rumored to be considering switching his affiliation to Independent and caucusing with the Republicans, or creating his own party.

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United States Senate election in New Mexico, 2012



John Smith (R-NM) - 286,409 - 55.6%
Hector Balderas (D-NM) - 229,097 - 44.4%

Name: John Smith (R-NM Class 1)
Ideology: Center-right economically, Right socially, populist
Previous offices held: Mayor of Albuquerque (1996-2000), Representative from New Mexico's 1st congressional district (2000-2012)

Bio: Born in Albuquerque, John Smith has held political office in the state since 1996. After a successful term as Mayor, where he was able to create a new commuter rail line in the city, redeveloped the city's downtown, and improved the unemployment rate from 7% to 4%, he was elected to a Democratic-leaning congressional district covering the city of Albuquerque. He successfully held the district until he was elected to the Senate in 2012. While the Senate race was competitive, Smith's long history in New Mexican politics, household name quality within the state, and ability to work across the political aisle in the House led him to an 11 point victory on Election Night. Due to recent divisions within the Republican Party, he has recently been rumored to be considering switching his affiliation to Independent and caucusing with the Republicans, or creating his own party.

you going down the domenici route?

yep

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By my math, that map produces 52-48 Democrat control. Can one of you guys spot-check me?

I also see 52-48 Dem.

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Glad to see this come back!