Close, but Not Close Enough: Democrats Lose Again by the Slimmest Margin in New Mexico’s First Congressional District

Battle for Congress: Iraq, Scandal, and Campaign Finance in the 2006 Election

Volumn , Issue , 2015, Pages 142-166

  Atkeson, Lonna Rae ^a   Tafoya, Lorraine ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO   (United States)

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EID: 85148820346     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9781315635873-13     Document Type: Chapter

References (29)

1. Lonna Atkeson and Nancy Carrillo, “2004 New Mexico First Congressional District Race: Déjà Vu 2002, Heather Wilson Versus Richard Romero,” in Dancing without Partners: How Candidates, Parties, and Groups Interact in the New Campaign Finance Environment,” ed. David B. Magleby, J. Quin Monson and Kelly D. Patterson (Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, 2005).
2. Cook Political Report, “2006 House General Election Polls, 8 November 2006,” at , 7 January 2007.
3. Jeff Jones, “TV Spots Take to the Air,” Albuquerque Journal, 13 July 2006, p. A1.
4. Jeff Jones, “Wilson, Madrid Are Just Getting Started; Negative Ads Will Continue until Election Day, Albuquerque Pollster Says,” Albuquerque Journal, 20 July 2006, p. C1.
5. Jeff Jones, “Wilson Ad Is Called Untrue; AG Madrid Never Got Warning Letter,” Albuquerque Journal, 3 August 2006, p. A1.
6. Andy Lenderman, “New Mexico State Treasurer Indicted in Kickback scheme,” Santa Fe New Mexican, 17 September 2005, p. A1.
7. James Brosnan, “Wilson Criticizes Wiretap,” Albuquerque Journal, 7 February 2006, A2.
8. Michael Coleman, “Wilson’s Vote on Ethics Bill Quiets Critics,” Albuquerque Journal, 5 May 2006, p. B3.
9. Michael Coleman, “Governor Willing to Talk to North,” Albuquerque Journal, 10 October 2006, p. A1.
10. Kate Nash, “Wilson Asserts Independence with Ads,” Albuquerque Tribune, 27 September 2006, p. A1.
11. Tania Soussan and Leslie Linthicum, “Bush Pit Stop Nets $375,000 for Wilson; 300 Attend Fund-raiser While 200 Protest Outside,” Albuquerque Journal, 16 June 2006, p. A1.
12. Jeff Jones, “Wilson-Madrid Race Tight; 45% in District 1 Back Incumbent; 42% Favor AG,” Albuquerque Journal, 3 September 2006, p. A1.
13. Center for Responsive Politics, at , 15 December 2006.
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17. Jeff Jones, “Where Have All the N.M. Saguaros Gone?” Albuquerque Journal, 23 September 2006, p. E1.
18. Mark Reynolds, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, telephone interview by Lorraine Tafoya, 1 December 2006.
19. Michael Coleman, “Going Down to the Wire; Candidates Work Phone, Press Flesh to Get Out the Vote,” Albuquerque Journal, 3 November 2006, p. A1.
20. Ramona Oliver, Communications Director, EMILY’s List, telephone interview by Lorraine Tafoya, 4 December 2006.
21. Chris Chaves, Executive Director, New Mexico Federation of Labor, telephone interview by Lonna Atkeson, 18 December 2006.
22. Rachel McQuery, Legislative Liaison, U.S. Humane Society, telephone interview by Lorraine Tafoya, 29 November 2006.
23. Campaignmoney.com, 2006, at , 5 January 2007.
24. Kate Nash, “Ghost Cacti Haunt House Race,” Albuquerque Tribune, 3 October 2006, p. A1.
25. Trip Jennings and Jeff Jones, “Madrid Draws GOP’s Fire; Assistant AG Gave Vote Count Advice,” Albuquerque Journal, 14 November 2006, p. A1.
26. Trip Jennings and Jeff Jones, “Parts of Envelope at Heart of Vote Battle,” Albuquerque Journal, 15 November 2006, p. A2.
27. Jeff Jones and Michael Coleman, “Wilson Hangs on Despite Trends,” Albuquerque Journal, 19 November 2006, p. A1.
28. Cook Political Report, “2006 House General Election Polls, November 8, 2006,” at , 7 January 2007.
29. Lonna Rae Atkeson, Nancy Carrillo, and Mekoce Walker, “New Mexico Presidential Race 2004: The Battle for Five Electoral Votes,” in Dancing without Partners, ed. Magleby, Monson, and Patterson.