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New Mexico District 3

Congressional District in NM • 4 Counties

New Mexico's 3rd congressional district is represented by Teresa Leger Fernández, a Democratic U.S. representative. The district has 701,127 residents, a median household income of $62,557 and a median age of 40.0, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The same survey counts 14.8% as college educated and 19.9% as living in poverty.

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Teresa Leger Fernández

Representative for New Mexico District 3
Democratic5 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

701,127

Total Population

$62,557

Median Household Income

40.0

Median Age

14.8%

College Educated

19.9%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

45.0% Whi
1.3% Bla
43.0% His
1.2% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 40.0 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $62,557 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Teresa Leger Fernández Democratic56.3%
Sharon E. Clahchischilliage Republican43.7%

Teresa Leger Fernández won by 12.6%

288,427 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Major Counties

Santa Fe, San Juan, McKinley and 1 more

Major Cities

Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

congress-legislators, MEDSL: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication) · All other sources: Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · Method: Data sources → · Campaign finance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents New Mexico District 3?
Teresa Leger Fernández (Democrat) currently represents New Mexico District 3 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in New Mexico District 3?
New Mexico District 3 includes 4 counties: Santa Fe, San Juan, McKinley, Rio Arriba.
What are the major cities in New Mexico District 3?
The major cities in this district include Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup.
What is the population of New Mexico District 3?
New Mexico District 3 has a population of approximately 701,127 residents.