Bingaman will seek fifth term; Wilson may run

[Freddie Stubbs]

By Peter Savodnik

Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) said yesterday he would seek a fifth term in 2006, making it unlikely that Republicans can pick up the seat.

Still, a competitive race may be in the offing. If Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M.) were to challenge the senator, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) would spend “ample” time and money electing her, a GOP source said.

Wilson could not be reached for comment.

Bingaman won his last race with 62 percent of the vote versus 38 percent for Republican Bill Redmond. Bingaman spent nearly $2.6 million, compared to his rival’s $640,000.

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1. Excellent

Bingaman gets reelected and district 1 gets a new representative, hopefully dem