Although their primary may not affect the who is nominated this summer, New Mexico voters have backed the winner in the general election every time, except once in 1976, since statehood in 1912.
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  POPULATION: 1,736,931

  ELECTORAL VOTES: 5

  STATE CAPITAL: Santa Fe

  GOVERNOR: Gov. Gary E. Johnson (R)

  SENATORS: Sen. Pete V. Domenici (R), '72-'02,
  Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D), '82-'00

  HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES: 1 Democrat,
  2 Republicans

  1996 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Clinton 49%
  Dole 42%
  Perot 6%
  Other 3%

  1992 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Clinton 46%
  Bush 37%
  Perot 16%

  PRIMARIES/CAUCUSES:
  June 6 Primary

  LATEST POLLS:
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