. . "was a candidate in the special election" . "1997 New Mexico's 3rd congressional district special election" . . . "special election" . "1997 New Mexico's 3rd congressional district special election" . . . "New Mexico's 3rd congressional district special election" . "elected" . . . "a 1997 special election to replace Richardson" . "May 13, 1997" . . "1997-05-13" . "Yes" . "Elected to finish Richardson's term" . "1997 New Mexico's 3rd congressional district special election" . .