Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – New polling from the Albuquerque Journal suggests Democrats currently have the advantage in two of New Mexico’s congressional contests. Representative Melanie Stansbury leads Republican Didi Okpareke in the 1st Congressional District, while Representative Teresa Leger Fernández maintains a lead over Republican Martin Zamora in the 3rd Congressional District.
The poll also found strong support for both incumbents among independent voters. In northern New Mexico, Leger Fernández’s support remains strongest in her traditional base, while Zamora performs better in eastern portions of the district. The survey found Stansbury leading by 18 points and Leger Fernández ahead by 14 points as the campaigns enter their final stretch.
