New Mexico Legislature

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2002 House District Map
2002 House District Map
2002 Senate District Map
2002 Senate District Map

The New Mexico Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of New Mexico. It is a bicameral body made up of the New Mexico House of Representatives and the New Mexico Senate.

The legislature consists of 70 representatives and 42 senators. Each member of the House represents roughly 25,980 residents of New Mexico. Each member of the Senate represents roughly 43,300 residents.

The Democratic Party holds a majority in both the House and Senate, and holds the Governor's office as well.

Affiliation (House) Members
  Democratic Party 42
  Republican Party 28
 Total
70
 Government Majority
14
Affiliation (Senate) Members
  Democratic Party 24
  Republican Party 18
 Total
42
 Government Majority
6

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