New Mexico Legislature

New Mexico Legislature
The State Legislature
of New Mexico
Type
Type Bicameral
Houses Senate
House of Representatives
Leadership
President Pro Tem of the Senate Timothy Jennings, (D)
since 2008
Speaker of the House Ben Luján, (D)
since 2001
Members 112
Political groups Democratic Party
Republican Party
Independent Party
Elections
Last election November 4, 2008
Meeting place
New_Mexico_State_Capitol_east_entrance.jpg
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
  Democratic Party 36
  Republican Party 33
  Independent Party 1
 Total
 70
 Government Majority
 4
Affiliation (Senate) Members
  Democratic Party 27
  Republican Party 15
 Total
 42
 Government Majority
 10

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