U.S. House · NM-01
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D)
Represents New Mexico’s 1st District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$3.56spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$3.56
- Opponent$0.56
- NM average$11.59
- House average$8.15
Ranks 293 of 404 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Stansbury (D), won | 193,203 (56.4%) | $1,218,913 | $3.56 |
| Steve Jones (R) | 149,546 (43.6%) | $191,416 | $0.56 |
Total votes cast: 342,749. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC) | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Health care costsHospitals, doctors and drugmakers | AHA PAC | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Energy & climateEnvironmental groups | LCV Action Fund, Sierra Club Independent Action | $1,050 | $0 | $10 | $0 |
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $1,036 | $3,430 | $0 | $0 |
| EducationTeachers unions | NEA Fund, AFT COPE | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Results: MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.