New Mexico Republican Pre-Primary Convention Held Today

Above, U.S. Senate Candidate Elisa Martinez garnered most votes and will be in the top position on the Republican Primary ballot.

New Mexico certainly has a different system of selecting party candidates for federal offices.

Today, the New Mexico Republican Party held its pre-primary convention in Albuquerque.

According to KRQE:

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, more than 800 Republicans from around New Mexico took part in the State Pre-Primary Convention. Delegates had been elected from their counties to attend the convention and they selected federal candidates for New Mexico’s June 2 primary election. 

The votes capped the convention steered by Convention Chair, and former Party Chair, John Billingsley and current Party Chair Steve Pearce. All 16 candidates gave speeches in hopes of snagging the open U.S. Senate and three Congressional District seats. 

In the U.S. Senate race, Elisa Martinez received the most votes and will be in the top ballot position. Mark Ronchetti will also be on the ballot. 

To get on the primary ballot, candidates must have received 20% of the vote. If they fall short, they may elect to get signatures to try to qualify to get on the primary ballot.

The New Mexico Primary Election is on June 2.

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