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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Mexico’s state primary

AP outlines the key NM governor and U.S. Senate primary candidates and the party dynamics shaping the race.
Oil prices amid the Iran conflict are expected to influence New Mexico’s economy and campaign issues.
The Democratic candidates include Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman, with Bernalillo County seen as pivotal in primary outcomes.
Polls close at 7 p.m. MT, with AP reporting contested race results and potential write-ins carefully evaluated.
Voters must be registered with a party to vote in that party’s NM primary, with independents able to participate in either.
Automatic recount thresholds vary by office, with rules differing for federal/statewide races and some local offices.
Bernalillo County is highlighted as a key county for primary outcomes due to its population.
AP will provide results for multiple offices, including governor, U.S. Senate, and various state posts, without early projections.
The AP Election Team will track vote timing and update results as counties report throughout the night.
The article situates NM primaries within a national context, noting Iran war impacts on oil and gas prices.

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