Benny Shendo

Benny Shendo Jr. was a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 3rd Congressional District (map) of New Mexico. He was seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat being vacated by Rep. Tom Udall (D-N.M.). who is seeking an open Senate seat. Shendo lost a June 3, 2008 primary to Ben Lujan.

2008 elections
Shendo was seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat being vacated by Rep. Tom Udall (D-N.M.). who is seeking an open Senate seat. Shendo lost a June 3, 2008 primary to Ben Lujan.

Committees
Shendo will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:New Mexico and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District
 * Official Benny Shendo Jr. for Congress Website

External articles

 * Marie Horrigan, "Three's a crowd in New Mexico House races," CQPolitics, April 4, 2008.