Shake up in New Mexico leadership

Mary Jane Garcia

A top Democrat Senate leader lost his re-election bid Tuesday after being targeted by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez in one of the most costly legislative races in this year's general election. 

Roswell farmer Cliff Pirtle defeated Senate President Tim Jennings, a Roswell Democrat, according to unofficial returns. Jennings is the second longest-serving senator. 

Meanwhile, Questions about how Majority Whip Mary Jane Garcia handled her campaign finances seemed to have an affect on voters Tuesday as she failed to defeat challenger Lee Cotter in the state Senate District 36 race. 

Shake up in New Mexico leadership