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Who did Heather Wilson lose to in the 2008 Senate primary?

  • Steve Pearce

  • Tom Udall

  • Martin Heinrich

  • Pete Domenici

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Steve Pearce defeated Heather Wilson in the 2008 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat from New Mexico. Pearce, a former state representative and congressman, won the primary with 52% of the vote to Wilson's 48%. Wilson, a former U.S. Air Force Secretary and congresswoman, was considered the favorite in the race but was unable to overcome Pearce's strong support among conservative voters.
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