Contested Primary Election Results Shake Up Luna County
In Luna County, the recent primary election races have left voters on the edge of their seats. With 18 precincts fully reporting, unofficial results from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office on Tuesday night have revealed some surprising outcomes.
In the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Representative in District 32, Linda Alvarez has emerged as the front runner with 54 percent of the vote, defeating Andrew Simon Hernandez III who secured 46 percent of the vote. The upcoming general election in November will see Alvarez facing off against incumbent Republican candidate Jennifer Jones.
Meanwhile, in the Republican primary for District 3 Luna County Commissioner, candidate Christie Ann Harvey has taken the lead with 53 percent of the vote, leaving candidate Rosela Nanez behind with 47 percent. On the Democratic side, the primary race for District 3 Luna County Commissioner has candidate Ariana Jaime Saludares in the lead with an impressive 61 percent of the vote, surpassing candidate William Johnson who received 39 percent.
These results have sent shockwaves through Luna County, setting the stage for an intense general election showdown. As the dust settles, all eyes are on the upcoming campaigns as the candidates gear up for the final stretch towards November.
With the fate of Luna County hanging in the balance, the outcome of these primary races will undoubtedly shape the future of the region. Stay tuned for more updates as the candidates prepare to battle it out in the upcoming general election.