ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With just a few days left before election night, one state House race has gotten ugly and could set a record for spending. Republican incumbent Nicole Chavez and Democratic challenger Lisa Curtis, are both vying for the Northeast Heights seat in Albuquerque.
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District 31, which covers much of the Northeast Heights, has gotten a lot of attention for being one of the most expensive district races in the state’s history. Republican incumbent Nicole Chavez has raised nearly $300,000. Democratic challenger, Lisa Curtis has raised almost double, nearly $600,000 as she tries to flip the seat.
“I think it’s so ridiculous that a house seat is this expensive for a campaign. I’ve never seen anything like it before,” said Rep. Nicole Chavez (R-Albuquerque)…