New Mexico Legislature

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The State Legislature of New Mexico
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
HousesSenate
House of Representatives
Leadership
President pro tempore of the Senate
Ben Luján (D)
since 2001
Structure
Seats112
Political groups
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Independent Party
Elections
Last election
November 4, 2008
Meeting place
State Capitol, Santa Fe
Website
http://nmlegis.gov/

The New Mexico Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of New Mexico. It is a bicameral body made up of the New Mexico House of Representatives and the New Mexico Senate.

The legislature consists of 70 representatives and 42 senators. Each member of the House represents roughly 25,980 residents of New Mexico. Each member of the Senate represents roughly 43,300 residents.

The Democratic Party holds a majority in both the House and Senate. The Republican Party holds the Governor's office.

Affiliation (House) Members
Template:American politics/party colors/Democratic Democratic Party 36
Template:American politics/party colors/Republican Republican Party 33
Template:American politics/party colors/Independent Independent Party 1
 Total
70
 Government Majority
4
Affiliation (Senate) Members
Template:American politics/party colors/Democratic Democratic Party 27
Template:American politics/party colors/Republican Republican Party 15
 Total
42
 Government Majority
10

External links

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