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16 ads analyzed · 9 use a rhetorical technique, most often glittering generalities and loaded language.
The words doing the persuading
Paid for by Martin Zamora For New Mexico“New Mexico deserves representation in Congress that listens to us, respects us, and doesn't abuse public trust. We deserve better than Teresa Leger.”Glittering GeneralitiesSee this ad →
Teresa Leger Fernández (Democrat) and Martin Zamora (Republican) are the nominees for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the November 3, 2026 general election. Teresa Leger Fernández is the incumbent. By their latest FEC reports, Teresa Leger Fernández's campaign had raised $1.6 million (through October 14, 2026) and Martin Zamora's campaign $606,000 (through October 14, 2026). Outside groups have reported $25,000 for Teresa Leger Fernández and $0 against; $0 for Martin Zamora and $75 against. Semblen has analyzed 16 ads in this race; 9 used at least one rhetorical technique, most often loaded language and glittering generalities.
Teresa Leger Fernández (DEM, incumbent), Martin Zamora (REP).
16 ads analyzed, 9 with at least one technique in the copy.
Newest first. The paid-for-by line is the advertiser's own filing. Updated 2026-10-16.
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Register by Tue, Oct 6 (Mail, agent and online registration close; same-day registration in person continues.). Same-day registration: In person during early voting and on Election Day; physical ID with address required. (passed)Source: sos.nm.gov ↗Source: sos.nm.gov ↗
Anyone can vote by mail; request a ballot by Tue, Oct 20 (Application must be received by the county clerk (14 days before Election Day).); return it by Tue, Nov 3 (Received by 7 p.m. Election Day; postmarks do not count.) (passed)Source: sos.nm.gov ↗Source: sos.nm.gov ↗
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Ads analyzed
16 · started running between 2026-07-29 and 2026-10-15
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Money in this race
From FEC filings for 2025–26. Outside spending is money a group spends on its own about a candidate — TV and online ads, mail, canvassing. It is not a donation to the campaign, and the candidate does not control it. Supporting means it was spent to help that candidate win; Opposing means it was spent to defeat them, usually on attack ads. Groups report it within 24 or 48 hours as the election nears. Raised is the campaign's own fundraising, as of its latest quarterly report. Largest donors come from each outside spender's own FEC receipts, with each donor's share of its itemized receipts; donors under $100,000 are not named. People are shown with the employer and occupation they reported. A donor that is itself a political committee is shown with its own largest donors. Companies and nonprofits don't report their funders to the FEC, so the trail ends there, and the page says so.
Teresa Leger Fernández (DEM, incumbent)
Raised
$1.6M through 2026-10-14individuals $1.3M · PACs $295K · from the candidate's other committees $18K · cash on hand $517K
$6,000 through 3 PACs · FEC bulk data of 2026-11-01ALSOPAC— $3,500 from 1 giftJSTREETPAC— $2,000 from 3 giftsLobbyist/registrant PACJ STREET— $500 from 1 gift
71 PACs gave directly — alphabetical; the legal limit is $5,000 per election
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION INT'L $5,000
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP $750
ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $2,500
AMALGAMATED SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $1,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC) $5,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (CRNA-PAC) $1,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $2,500
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) $1,000
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $10K
AMERICAN DREAM FOR ALL PAC $1,000
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVT. EMPL. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $1,000
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES $5,000
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AFL-CIO $2,500
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $2,500
Paid for by Martin Zamora For New Mexicofrom 2026-10-15spend $0–994,000–4,999 impressions
Teresa Leger voted against protecting girls' sports. She stands with biological males competing against girls--taking away opportunities and scholarships.
She voted against banning taxpayer-funded gender transitions--for minors.
Does this really reflect who we are as New Mexicans?
Teresa Leger stands with they/them--not with you.
Appeal to Prejudice: Frames transgender athletes as 'biological males' who take opportunities from girls, which plays on distrust of an identity group.
Loaded Language: Emotionally charged framing of the opponent's position as actively harming girls. Flagged: “taking away opportunities and scholarships”.
Black-and-White Fallacy: Frames the candidate's allegiance as a binary choice between a gender-diverse group and the voter. Flagged: “with they/them--not with you”.
Paid for by Martin Zamora For New Mexicofrom 2026-10-13spend $0–9910,000–14,999 impressions
🌾 Happy National Farmers Day! 🌾
Today we celebrate the hardworking farmers and ranchers who feed our families, strengthen our communities, and help keep New Mexico’s rural way of life alive.
From before sunrise to long after sunset, they put in the work, often facing unpredictable weather, rising costs, and uncertainty to provide for all of us.
Thank you to our farmers and ranchers for your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to the land. We appreciate you today and every day! 🇺🇸🌾
#NationalFarmersDay #NewMexicoAgriculture #SupportOurFarmers #FarmersAndRanchers
Paid for by Working Americafrom 2026-10-097 variantsspend $1,100–1,793196,100–228,993 impressions
Starting in January 2027, many New Mexicans on Medicaid will have to prove 80 hours of work or training a month and re-qualify every 6 months instead of once a year. State officials say about 89,000 people could lose coverage. Teresa Leger Fernández voted against the law that did it.
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Teresa Leger Fernández won. Get what Teresa Leger Fernández says in office by email, analyzed for rhetorical techniques, once sworn in. And an email if the result changes: a recount or a call reversed. One-click unsubscribe.
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Paid for by Working Americafrom 2026-10-092 variantsspend $0–198200–1,998 impressions
Martin Zamora has served 4 terms in the New Mexico House. In February 2025, he voted against a plan to give workers paid time off when a baby is born or a parent is dying. It passed the House 38 to 31 without him.
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Exaggeration/Hyperbole: Claims she is attacking 'any' farmer or rancher who takes subsidies, an absolute overstatement of her likely position. Flagged: “attacking any farmer or rancher who takes agricultural subsidies”.
Loaded Language: 'Attacking' frames a policy position or criticism as a hostile assault to provoke an emotional reaction.
Paid for by Martin Zamora For New Mexicofrom 2026-10-05spend $0–996,000–6,999 impressions
Endorsement from Loren Patterson, former President, New Mexico Cattle Growers Association:
"I’m proud to support Martin Zamora! Shame on Teresa Leger Fernández for attacking our farmers, ranchers, and agriculture producers.
Martin Zamora is the only choice in this race for people who support agriculture and a local food supply.
He has not only protected rural New Mexico and the major economic driver in his district (agriculture)! He worked hard at giving NM families a more even distribution of those services as compared to neighboring states.
He passed and sponsored bills that made the decision making data more accurate so that during times of less rainfall, producers and rural communities could access those records and access aid. These included weather reporting stations in every county, money to improve or maintain acecias, and protecting local water rights for traditional use.
Thank you Martin for your continued commitment to our families and communities!"
- Loren Patterson
Paid for by Martin Zamora For New Mexicofrom 2026-10-05spend $0–999,000–9,999 impressions
Thank you for this amazing endorsement!
"Northern New Mexico Livestock Producers for Martin Zamora. Keeping traditions alive and maintaining sustainability is key to our region. Martin Zamora para todos nosotros!" - Northern New Mexico Livestock Producers
Paid for by Martin Zamora For New Mexicofrom 2026-10-05spend $0–99100–999 impressions
Martin Zamora has always stood with our veterans in his time in the legislature, proudly sponsoring and cosponsoring legislation to help our vets and their families (HB 161, HB 192, HB 260). Because of their sacrifice for our country, veterans should never be pushed to the back of the line for resources—Martin will fight to make sure they come first.
Glittering Generalities: Vague, emotionally positive appeals to 'sacrifice for our country' and a promise to 'fight' for veterans carry noble sentiment without specific policy substance.
Paid for by NewMexicoKidsCAN Action Fund Ind. Committeefrom 2026-10-02spend $0–995,000–5,999 impressions
THANK YOU to Representative Martin Zamora for supporting meaningful legislation to improve education in New Mexico. By supporting data-driven, proven reforms these bills will systematically improve reading and math outcomes for every student in every school and district. With strong implementation, Senate Bill 29 and Senate Bill 37 can help New Mexico rise from 50th, and give every student the education they deserve.
Thanks to Representative Zamora’s support, SB 29 and SB 37:
📣 Ensure parents are notified when their child is struggling with reading & math
📖 Requires individualized reading improvement plans for students struggling to read
📚 Support educators through high-quality instructional materials
👏🏽 Expand ongoing teacher training and coaching aligned to the science of reading & math
🔍 Establish clear standards for math instruction
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