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Top first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| YVETTE4CONGRESS | Stella Yvette Herrell | $180,763 | Alamogordo, NM |
| Melanie for New Mexico | Melanie Stansbury | $98,211 | Albuquerque, NM |
| Teresa for All | Teresa Leger | $91,717 | Santa Fe, NM |
| Antoinette Sedillo Lopez for New Mexico | Antoinette Sedillo Lopez | $28,171 | Albuquerque, NM |
| Deb Haaland for Congress | Debra Haaland | $200 | Albuquerque, NM |
| Garcia Holmes for Congress | Michelle Garcia Holmes | $200 | Albuquerque, NM |
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