New Mexico Dem in key Congress race has massive cash edge

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Records show a Democrat in a closely watched race for an open congressional seat along the U.S.-Mexico border in New Mexico has almost five times more cash than her GOP opponent.
Federal Election Commission filings show Xochitl Torres Small had $495,980 cash on hand for the second quarter. The filings also said she raised nearly $400,000 after winning the Democratic nomination in May for New Mexico's s Second Congressional District.
Records show that Republican state Rep. Yvette Herrell had $100,294 cash on hand and reported $118,217 in net contributions. Herrell defeated four other opponents in a heat GOP primary.
The seat currently is held by Republican Rep. Steve Pearce, who is running for New Mexico governor.
Democrats have long targeted the heavily Hispanic congressional district where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans. But the district recently has remained in GOP hands.