U.S. House · NM-03
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D)
Represents New Mexico’s 3rd District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$4.75spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$4.75
- Opponent$0.30
- NM average$11.59
- House average$8.15
Ranks 221 of 404 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Leger Fernández (D), won | 162,342 (56.3%) | $1,370,051 | $4.75 |
| Sharon E. Clahchischilliage (R) | 126,085 (43.7%) | $87,398 | $0.30 |
Total votes cast: 288,427. “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), NAHB BUILD-PAC | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Energy & climateEnvironmental groups | LCV Action Fund, Sierra Club Independent Action | $1,000 | $0 | $10 | $0 |
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $2,000 | $500 | $0 | $0 |
| EducationTeachers unions | NEA Fund, AFT COPE | $6,500 | $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.