In February 2007 Domenici indicated his intention to run for re-election, changed his mind in October and in 2008 Pearce and Udall won their respective nomination contests.
In February 2007 Domenici indicated his intention to run for re-election. By October 2007, he changed his mind, stating that because of the progression of a medical condition, he would not seek a seventh term. On June 3, 2008 Pearce and Udall won their respective nomination contests. 
