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*Competitiveness of each district seat is based on forecasts from the Cook Political Report:
   Likely: Not considered competitive at this point but could become so
   Lean: Competitive races, but one party has an advantage
   Toss Up: Most competitive races; either party could win
For the top overall district races to watch in 2006, see Chuck Todd's House Race Rankings.

NM-01


District Profile: In Albuquerque in 1975, Bill Gates founded a little company called Micro-Soft in the 1st District. But the software maker moved its 16 employees to Seattle in 1979. Full Profile
2006 Results: Heather Wilson (R) defeated Patricia Madrid (D) by 875 votes

Heather Wilson (R) Elected in 1998; Seeking fifth term; Wilson was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 505-323-9017 • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Patricia Madrid (D) Madrid, the state attorney general, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 505-242-6000 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

NM-02


District Profile: Demographically and politically, the 2nd District is diverse. It includes most, but not all, of New Mexico's Little Texas -- mostly Anglo-American and solidly conservative. Full Profile
2006 Results: Steve Pearce (R) defeated Albert Kissling (D) by 60-40%

Steve Pearce (R) Elected in 2002; Seeking third term; Pearce was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 505-523-4906 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Albert Kissling (D) Kissling, a retired minister, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 505-525-9133 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

NM-03

District Profile: For 100 years, artists have been coming to the 3rd District, attracted by the scenery and a unique civilization that is part Indian, part Anglo, part Spanish and only a little Mexican. Full Profile
2006 Results: Tom Udall (D) defeated Ronald Dolin (R) by 75-25%

Tom Udall (D) Elected in 1998; Seeking fifth term; Udall was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 505-690-6701 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Ron Dolin (R) Dolin, a mechanical engineer, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 505-672-3581 • Campaign Web site