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New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District (NM-3)

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Teresa Leger Fernández, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2021.

The district includes all or part of 18 counties (6 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 701,127, a median household income of $62,557, and a median age of 40. Of residents 25 and older, 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Teresa Leger Fernández, U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 3rd District
Teresa Leger Fernández

U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 3rd District · Democrat

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2026 election

Leger Fernández has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NM-3 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NM-3 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Teresa Leger Fernández (incumbent)Democratic$1,249,949$666,975Jun 30
Martin R. ZamoraRepublican$440,623$242,569Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
701,127
Median household income
$62,557
Median age
40
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

New Mexico senators

Neighboring districts

  • AZ-2 · Eli Crane (R)
  • CO-3 · Jeff Hurd (R)
  • CO-4 · Lauren Boebert (R)
  • NM-1 · Melanie Stansbury (D)
  • NM-2 · Gabe Vasquez (D)
  • OK-3 · Frank Lucas (R)
  • TX-13 · Ronny Jackson (R)
  • TX-19 · Jodey Arrington (R)

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