2006 New Mexico House of Representatives election
The 2006 New Mexico House of Representatives election took place as part of the biennial United States elections. New Mexico voters elected state representatives in all 70 of the state house's districts. State representatives serve two-year terms in the New Mexico House of Representatives. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Governor. A primary election held on June 6, 2006, determined which candidates appear on the November 7th general election ballot. Results summary Incumbents defeated in the general election Terry Marquardt (R-District 53), defeated by Nate Cote (D) Donald Whitaker (D-District 61), defeated by Shirley Tyler (R) Open seats that changed parties Ed Boykin (R-District 37) didn't seek re-election, seat won by Jeff Steinborn (D) Joe Stell (D-District 54) didn't seek re-election, seat won by Bill Gray (R) Detailed results Source for primary election results:New Mexico Secretary of State Source for general election results:New Mexico Secretary of State District 1 Incumbent Republican Tom Taylor has represented the 1st district and its predecessors since 1999. District 2 Incumbent Republican Dick Cheney has represented the 2nd district since 2003. Cheney didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican James Strickler won the open seat. District 3