Election Results Certified in New Mexico and Iowa

The 2024 general election results in New Mexico have been officially certified by the State Canvassing Board, confirming a voter turnout of 67.13%, with a significant increase in provisional ballots compared to 2020. A recount has been ordered for the closely contested District 57 House race, where Republican Catherine Jeanette Cullen leads Democrat Michelle Eleanor Sandoval by only 130 votes. In Montgomery County, Maryland, election results have been finalized, with new school board members set to be sworn in on December 2, following a successful vote count. Iowa's election results have also been certified, prompting recount requests in several close races, including a congressional race where Democrat Christina Bohannan lost by 802 votes to Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Close contests in Iowa's state Senate and House races may also lead to recounts, although recounts typically do not alter outcomes. Overall, these developments highlight the active post-election processes across several states as officials finalize results and address close contests.