2010 New Mexico 1st U.S. House District race: Republican Jon Barela takes on incumbent Democrat Martin Heinrich (The Newsroom)

The Newsroom - Martin Heinrich was elected to Congress in November 2008 when he faced off against GOP candidate and Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White for Fresh Mexico 1st District. Indicative of his rising-star status in the Democratic Party, Heinrich's congressional sheet indicates that he was elected "President of the Democratic Freshman Class of the 111th Congress." Jon Barela is no lightweight, either; he used to be the state's Republican Party vice-chair and assistant attorney common. More information: click here