Melanie Stansbury

U.S. Representative

Congressional District 1

Defeated N. Okpareke (R)

Melanie Stansbury is a proud New Mexican who grew up in a working family in Albuquerque and knows what it means to struggle to make ends meet. She has spent her career protecting our lands and waters and bringing real solutions to the issues facing our communities. As a state representative (2019-2021), Melanie led on the pandemic response, hunger, climate change, jobs, infrastructure, and natural resources. In 2021, she took that fight to Washington as our Congresswoman, because New Mexico needs a leader who will stand up for our communities.

Gabriel “Gabe” Vasquez

U.S. Representative

Congressional District 2

Defeated Gregory Cunningham (R) · 123,679–86,848

Gabe Vasquez grew up in New Mexico's borderlands, learning the value of hard work from his mother. He worked his way through college, helped build a local small business, and served on the Las Cruces City Council before being elected to Congress. In Congress, Gabe puts partisanship aside to do what's right. He has worked to keep rural hospitals funded, cap insulin at $35, and fund 22,000 Customs and Border Protection agents, and his bipartisan wildfire bill was signed into law by President Trump. He was one of just four Democrats to vote to invest in New Mexico's military bases, and he led the fight to stop the sale of millions of acres of public lands. Gabe always puts New Mexico first.

Teresa Leger Fernandez

U.S. Representative

Congressional District 3

Defeated Martin Zamora (R)

Together we love our communities, our democracy, and this beautiful place we all get to call home. Ahora es cuando, it’s time now, to take the bold and courageous action to protect what we love. ​ I am a daughter of rural New Mexico, and I am here to represent New Mexico’s Third Congressional District with a deep understanding of what New Mexico’s communities need.

Ben Lujan

U.S. Senator

Defeated Larry Marker (R) · 458,007–266,260

Community Driven Raised on a family farm in Nambé, New Mexico, by a union ironworker and a public school employee, Ben Ray Luján learned the value of hard work and service early. He has spent his career fighting for good jobs, affordable health care, and New Mexico's natural resources. In 2018, he chaired the DCCC, leading the effort to win back the U.S. House and elect the youngest, most diverse Congress in history. Delivering for New Mexico Today, Ben Ray represents New Mexico in the U.S. Senate, working to lower costs, protect health care and food assistance, strengthen public safety, and expand broadband. He was the first Head Start graduate elected to the Senate and the first Hispanic to represent New Mexico there in more than 40 years. He has helped bring billions in investments to all 33 counties. Ben Ray still lives in Nambé, where his family has been for generations, and enjoys mountain biking and working on the family farm.

Amanda López Askin

Secretary of State

Defeated Ramona Goolsby (R)

Amanda López Askin was raised in Las Cruces by a single mom who relied on public housing and assistance, and she went on to become a therapist helping kids in foster care. As Doña Ana County Clerk, she has protected the integrity of our elections and stood up to election deniers. She is running for Secretary of State to keep New Mexico's elections safe, secure, and fair.

Deb Haaland and Stephanie Garcia Richard

Governor / Lt. Governor

Defeated Hull/Gallegos (R) · 415,484–309,210

Deb Haaland is a fierce leader who stood up against attacks on our rights and the millionaires and billionaires rigging the system against hard working New Mexicans. When she’s Governor, Deb will protect our communities from Donald Trump and ICE so that we can focus on our biggest challenges – reducing crime, bettering education, and bringing down prices on everything from healthcare to weekly groceries.

Joseph Maestas

State Auditor

Defeated Joshua Lawrence (R)

Joseph Maestas grew up on a small farm in Santa Cruz in a family of public school teachers and veterans. A professional engineer and certified fraud examiner with 30+ years as a federal civil servant, he has served as State Auditor since 2023. Before that, he was Mayor of Española, a city councilor, and chair of the Public Regulation Commission, where he pushed for community solar access.

Juan De Jesus Sanchez, III

Commissioner of Public Lands

Defeated Michael Perry (R)

Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is a 13th-generation New Mexican raised in a ranching family in Valencia and Socorro counties. An heir to the historic Tomé Land Grant, with family history in the state dating to the 1730s, he grew up working on the family's fifth-generation ranch, hauling hay, cleaning acequias, and herding cattle.

Laura Montoya

State Treasurer

Defeated James Ellison (R)

Laura M. Montoya made history in 2023 as New Mexico's first female State Treasurer and the first Latina elected to the role in the United States. Raised and educated in Northern New Mexico, she began as a constituent services representative for U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman. As a two-term Sandoval County Treasurer, she earned strong audit results and a 99.37% tax collection rate.

Raul Torrez

Attorney General

Defeated Samuel Kane Sr. (R)

Raúl Torrez is New Mexico's 32nd Attorney General. A former federal prosecutor and senior advisor in the Obama Justice Department, he also served as District Attorney for the Albuquerque metro area. As Attorney General, he has made protecting children a top priority, suing Meta and Snap and leading undercover operations that led to arrests of online predators.

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Kris Houghton is a judge on the New Mexico Court of Appeals, appointed in 2025. A UNM Law graduate who clerked for the New Mexico Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chief of the Criminal Division. He also led the Justice Department's judicial attaché office in Bogotá, Colombia.

Jacob Trujillo

Public Education Commission

District 3 · Bernalillo County

Defeated Dennis Dinge (Forward) · 52,657–13,147

Jacob Trujillo is the incumbent Public Education Commissioner for District 3. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed him on June 17. A graduate of a public charter school, the Albuquerque Institute for Mathematics and Science, he says the commission needs members who have been through the system it governs. Jacob chairs the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County and has worked as a field representative for U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury.

Defeated John Foreman (R) · 38,589–20,355

Fred Parker spent close to 30 years as a New Mexico public educator. He started his career cleaning computers for an elementary school, then became a teacher and later an administrator. As a district-level leader, he oversaw a local charter school and learned how charters work. Fred wants to bring that experience to the Public Education Commission. He believes charter schools should be held to real results for students, including those served under the Yazzie/Martinez case. This is his first run for elected office.

Doreen “Wonda” Johnson

State Representative

House District 5

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Rep. Doreen Wonda Johnson. Democrat running for re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 5. Primary Election is June 7th, 2022.

Martha Garcia

State Representative

House District 6

Defeated Paul Spencer (R) · 10,980–5,578

I am Martha Garcia and proud to serve as the State Representative for New Mexico House District 6, covering portions of Cibola & McKinley counties. I am committed to working for all residents of District 6, from our rural towns to our tribal communities.

Rickie Gonzales, II

State Representative

House District 7

Defeated Tanya Mirabal Moya (R) · 8,560–7,914

Rickie Allen Gonzales is a lifelong Valencia County resident running for House District 7 to fight for working families. His priorities are economic security through fair wages and workers' rights, safe communities with opportunity for everyone, and protecting voting rights and reproductive freedom. He is running to give a voice to people who have been left out for too long.

Patricia Lundstrom

State Representative

House District 9

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Patty Lundstrom has represented House District 9 since 2000, and she was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations and Finance Committee, serving as chair for six years. A Grants High School graduate and a uranium miner's daughter, she spent 25 years as Executive Director of the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments, leading the Navajo Gallup Water Supply project.

G Romero

State Representative

House District 10

Defeated Christopher Crane (R)

G. Andrés Romero was born and raised in Albuquerque's South Valley and graduated from UNM with degrees in History and Philosophy. A social studies teacher at Atrisco Heritage Academy, he was appointed chair of the House Education Committee after just two terms in the legislature. He lives in Valley Gardens with his wife, Athena, and their two sons.

Javier Martinez

State Representative

House District 11

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Javier Martínez is the 31st Speaker of the New Mexico House and the representative for House District 11. A community organizer turned attorney, he led the expansion of the New Mexico Working Families Tax Credit and championed the state Child Tax Credit. He was a longtime sponsor of the constitutional amendment guaranteeing every child access to early childhood education.

Art De La Cruz

State Representative

House District 12

Defeated Steven Tafoya (R)

Art De La Cruz is a Democratic politician currently serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing the 12th district. His political career has included two separate appointments to this position, first from September 2020 to January 2021 and then again from February 2022 to the present. De La Cruz's background includes extensive experience in public service and management, as well as a commitment to his community through various professional endeavors.

Patricia Roybal Caballero

State Representative

House District 13

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A 22nd-generation New Mexican, Patricia Roybal Caballero spent 36 years as a public administrator and community economic developer in low-income communities. A former union organizer and national LULAC officer, she champions equal pay and workers' rights.

Miguel Garcia

State Representative

House District 14

Defeated Richard Zubia (R)

Miguel García has represented House District 14, which includes Downtown Albuquerque, Barelas, and the South Valley, since 1997, making him the longest-serving member of the House. A multigenerational New Mexican, he worked as a real estate broker and an Albuquerque Public Schools Spanish teacher before entering politics. He advocates for agricultural communities, the environment, education, and labor rights.

Dayan “Day” Hochman-Vigil

State Representative

House District 15

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Dayan "Day" Hochman-Vigil is the State Representative for House District 15, which covers the North Valley, part of the NE Heights, and Los Ranchos. A Santa Fe native and attorney, she was elected in 2018 and is now House Majority Whip. She sponsored the $1 billion Behavioral Health Trust Fund and created the independent Office of Child Advocate.

Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela

State Representative

House District 16

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Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela has lived on Albuquerque's Westside for nearly 20 years. With more than 23 years in education, mostly teaching math at a Title I public school, she is a national consultant on improving public education. After immigrating from Mexico in 2000 and leaving an engineering career, she became a teacher, Department Chair, and union leader. She has served in the State House since 2023.

Cynthia Borrego

State Representative

House District 17

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Cynthia is a Native New Mexican who cares deeply about her community. She was elected to serve Distric 5, Albuquerque City Councilor in 2017, and was also elected to serve on the Board of the Albuquerque Arroyo Flood Control Authority for the West Mesa in 2014. Today, she enjoyes volunteering at UNM on the Rio Grande Credit Union Board. She lowves spending time with her nephews and nieces, and her pets, Brittney and Gheisha.

Marianna Anaya

State Representative

House District 18

Defeated Brenda Boatman (R)

Marianna Anaya was born and raised in Albuquerque's North Valley and was the first in her family to attend college. A community organizer and policy advocate, she helped repeal New Mexico's 1969 abortion ban, worked to pass the state Voting Rights Act, and led the coalition that won Paid Family and Medical Leave. She now runs a small communications and policy advocacy business.

Janelle Anyanonu

State Representative

House District 19

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Janelle Anyanonu is the daughter of an immigrant and a proud Burqueña, raised in Albuquerque and a graduate of Manzano High School. A longtime leader in the Democratic Party, she has worked to elect progressive candidates and pass anti-discrimination legislation. In the House, she fights for working families and small businesses, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, and affordable healthcare.

Meredith Dixon

State Representative

House District 20

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Meredith Dixon represents House District 20 in eastern Albuquerque and the East Mountains, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. First elected in 2020, she is Vice Chair of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee and focuses on child well-being, diversifying the economy, and public safety. She previously worked on campaigns for Governor Bill Richardson and Senator Tom Udall.

Debra Sarinana

State Representative

House District 21

Defeated Robert Mason (R)

Debbie Sariñana was born and raised in Albuquerque and graduated from Manzano High School. A former Air Force Reserve medical specialist and retired middle and high school math teacher, she has served in the House since 2017. She is focused on math and literacy education, supporting military members and veterans, and environmental justice.

Elizabeth Thomson

State Representative

House District 24

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Liz Thomson represents House District 24 in northeast Albuquerque. A pediatric physical therapist, she spent her career helping children with disabilities gain independence before entering politics. She first served in the House in 2013 and has served continuously since 2017, and she chairs the Health and Human Services Committee.

Cristina Parajon

State Representative

House District 25

Defeated Denis Litvinenko (R)

Cristina Parajón is an Albuquerque native and Harvard graduate who earned a master's degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing as a Schwarzman Scholar. Before joining the House in 2023, she worked at the state Human Services Department and ran Albuquerque's Gateway Center serving unhoused residents. She champions affordable housing, health care access, and transparency.

Eleanor Chavez

State Representative

House District 26

Defeated Corey Zimmerman (R) · 10,620–4,732

Eleanor Chávez represents House District 26 on Albuquerque's Westside, where she has lived since 1985 and raised her four children. A social worker and longtime union leader, she served in the House from 2009 to 2012 and on the Public Education Commission, and returned to the House in 2023. She is focused on lowering health care costs, public education, and affordable housing.

Abby Foster

State Representative

House District 27

Defeated Jahnelle Garcia (R) · 15,852–11,956

Abby Foster is an attorney and mother of two who lives in House District 27, where her children attend public school. She represents adults with disabilities in guardianship cases and previously worked as a City of Albuquerque attorney. She is running to help families thrive, with a focus on health care access, affordable housing, and protections for mobile home park residents.

Pamelya Herndon

State Representative

House District 28

Defeated Brenda Olson (R) · 16,964–10,840

Pamelya Herndon represents House District 28 in Albuquerque's Northeast Heights. A Howard University graduate and attorney, she has been an IRS trial attorney, an Assistant Attorney General, a Deputy Cabinet Secretary, and Executive Director of the Southwest Women's Law Center. Since joining the House in 2021, she wrote the state's secure firearm storage law to keep guns away from children.

Joy Garratt

State Representative

House District 29

Defeated Carolyn Stith (R) · 18,086–11,382

Joy Garratt represents House District 29 in Northwest Albuquerque, where she lives with her husband and son. A teacher who has taught across the U.S. and in South Korea, she has been a leading voice on education in the House since 2019. She also advocates for public safety, small businesses, and infrastructure.

Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez

State Representative

House District 30

Defeated Jerry Trujillo (R) · 14,494–9,360

Dr. Diane Torres-Velásquez represents House District 30 in northeast Albuquerque. A longtime UNM professor of special education, she was recognized for her work on the Martínez and Yazzie education lawsuits and received MALDEF's Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service. In the House, she focuses on education reform, water sustainability, and community safety.

Micaela Cadena

State Representative

House District 33

Defeated Enrique Vigil (R) · 11,818–6,266

Micaela Lara Cadena represents House District 33 in Doña Ana County, including the historic Mesilla district, where she was raised. A graduate of Las Cruces High School and Trinity College with a master's in regional planning from UNM, she worked at the Corrections Department on reducing recidivism and is Research Director at Young Women United. She is Vice Chair of the House Taxation and Revenue Committee.

Raymundo Lara

State Representative

House District 34

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Ray Lara represents House District 34 in southern Doña Ana County, a border district that includes Sunland Park and Santa Teresa. Born and raised in southern New Mexico, he has worked in K-12 education for almost two decades and is a program coordinator for the Gadsden Independent School District. He serves as Caucus Chair of the House Democrats.

Angelica Rubio

State Representative

House District 35

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Angelica Rubio represents House District 35 in central Las Cruces. Born and raised in rural Lake Arthur, she is the youngest daughter of Mexican immigrants and a graduate of New Mexico State University. In the House since 2017, she has led legislation on climate justice, transportation, housing equity, voting access, and access to outdoor recreation.

Nathan Small

State Representative

House District 36

Defeated Julia Ruiz (R) · 13,872–9,350

Nathan Small represents House District 36 in northern Las Cruces and the rural communities west and north of the city. Born and raised in El Cerro Mission to a family of educators and ranchers, he served two terms on the Las Cruces City Council before joining the House in 2017. He chairs the House Appropriations and Finance Committee.

Lori Martinez

State Representative

House District 37

Defeated Isabella Solis (R) · 13,836–7,600

Lori Martinez grew up near Farmington and moved to Las Cruces in 1998 to attend New Mexico State University. An early childhood education specialist, she worked as a social worker and counselor at NMSU and spent nine years leading the education nonprofit Ngage New Mexico. She is running to focus on affordability, health care access, and paid family and medical leave.

Joseph Sanchez

State Representative

House District 40

Defeated Landon Dooley (R) · 15,482–6,262

Joseph Sanchez represents House District 40, a large rural region of Northern New Mexico, and still lives in his hometown of Alcalde. An electrical engineer who worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory, he is CEO of Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative. In the House since 2019, he champions rural broadband, infrastructure, and the needs of land grant and Native communities.

Yolanda Jaramillo

State Representative

House District 41

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Yolanda Jaramillo was born and raised in Dixon in Rio Arriba County, where her father served as an acequia commissioner. She has been an acequia commissioner herself since 2009 and was appointed to the New Mexico Acequia Commission in 2024. A longtime teacher and a former instructor at Highlands University and UNM, she is running to focus on economic development, education, behavioral health, and water.

Kristina Ortez

State Representative

House District 42

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Kristina Ortez represents House District 42, which includes Taos and the surrounding agricultural communities. A graduate of Harvard with a master's in public administration from UNM, she was Executive Director of the Taos Land Trust and Board Chair of Conservation Voters New Mexico. Elected in 2021, she chairs the House Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources Committee.

Christine Chandler

State Representative

House District 43

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Christine Chandler represents House District 43, covering Los Alamos and parts of Sandoval and Santa Fe counties. A retired Los Alamos National Laboratory attorney, former probate judge, and Los Alamos County councilor, she joined the House in 2019 and chairs the House Judiciary Committee. She has led on sick leave for workers, civil rights, public safety, and criminal justice.

Kathleen Cates

State Representative

House District 44

Defeated Adam Prior (R) · 16,662–12,344

Kathleen Cates represents House District 44, which includes Corrales and parts of Rio Rancho and Albuquerque's Westside, where she has lived for more than 25 years. A small business owner and realtor with a master's in public administration from UNM, she previously led two nonprofits. She champions affordable housing, health care access, civil rights, and clean energy.

Linda Serrato

State Representative

House District 45

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Linda Serrato represents House District 45 in central and south Santa Fe. The first in her family to graduate from college, she organized communities for Obama's 2008 campaign and later worked in Washington on natural resource protections and compensation for New Mexicans exposed to radiation. Appointed in 2020, she chairs the Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee.

Andrea Romero

State Representative

House District 46

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Andrea Romero represents House District 46, which includes part of Santa Fe, four Pueblos, and traditional agricultural communities to the north. Born and raised in Northern New Mexico, she founded several small businesses and worked in impact finance before joining the House in 2019. She has sponsored cannabis decriminalization and a seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases.

Reena Szczepanski

State Representative

House District 47

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Reena Szczepanski represents House District 47, including parts of Santa Fe and Glorieta. The daughter of Indian immigrants, she directed Emerge NM, which trains women to run for office, and the NM Drug Policy Alliance, and she served as Chief of Staff to Speaker Brian Egolf. She became Majority Floor Leader in 2025, the first Asian American in state legislative leadership.

Tara Lujan

State Representative

House District 48

Defeated Victoria Garcia (R) · 19,022–3,566

Tara Lujan represents House District 48 in Santa Fe, where she is a lifelong resident. Appointed to the House in 2020, she has since won reelection twice. Before the Legislature, she was Human Resources Director in the State Treasurer's Office and campaign manager for U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján. She leads on clean energy economics, animal welfare, and public safety.

Sarah Boses

State Representative

House District 50

Defeated Kenneth Brennan (R) · 22,556–11,166

Sarah Boses is an oncology nurse from Galisteo who has served two terms on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education. She also worked as a district legislative aide to Representative Matthew McQueen. She is running for House District 50 to focus on education, housing, health care, economic development, and climate resilience.

Doreen Gallegos

State Representative

House District 52

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Doreen Gallegos represents House District 52 in south Las Cruces and the farming communities along I-10 toward Texas. A New Mexico native with bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from NMSU, she is Executive Director of Mesilla Valley CASA, advocating for children in foster care. In the House since 2013, she chairs the Commerce and Economic Development Committee.

Sarah Silva

State Representative

House District 53

Defeated Ben Luna Jr (R) · 9,560–5,988

Sarah Silva represents House District 53 in southeastern Doña Ana County and a corner of Otero County. Born and raised in the Mesilla Valley, she is a community organizer who founded and led NM Comunidades en Acción y de Fe (CAFe). First elected in 2024, she serves on the Appropriations and Finance and Taxation and Revenue committees and prioritizes transparency and economic investment.

Chriselle Martinez

State Representative

House District 57

Defeated Catherine Cullen (R) · 14,792–12,638

Chriselle Martínez is from Rio Rancho and was raised in a hardworking blue-collar family. A small business owner and working mother, she is a higher education and community development leader focused on helping families expand opportunity through education and economic development. She is running for House District 57 to deliver practical solutions for working familie

Derrick Lente

State Representative

House District 65

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Derrick Lente represents House District 65, a large and largely tribal region of Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and San Juan counties. With roots in Isleta and Sandia Pueblos, he earned bachelor's and law degrees from UNM and built one of the largest Native American owned businesses in the country. In the House since 2017, he chairs the Taxation and Revenue Committee.

Charlotte Little

State Representative

House District 68

Defeated David Adkins (R) · 13,314–10,034

Charlotte Little represents House District 68 on Albuquerque's West Side. Originally from San Felipe Pueblo and a UNM graduate, she has been a small business owner, a Tribal Administrator, and an Administrative Officer at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Elected in 2023, she is a past president of EMERGE New Mexico and works on clean energy jobs and affordable health care.

Michelle Abeyta

State Representative

House District 69

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Michelle Paulene Abeyta represents House District 69, covering rural and tribal communities across six counties. A member of the Navajo Nation from To'hajiilee, she is an attorney with dual UNM degrees and a law degree from the University of Arizona. She has served on local health and school boards and leads on CYFD reform, child well-being, and the Turquoise Alert for missing Indigenous people.

Anita Gonzales

State Representative

House District 70

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Anita Gonzales represents House District 70, a vast district across San Miguel and Torrance counties where her family has lived for generations. She has more than 20 years of experience advocating for underrepresented students in STEM as Deputy Director at NM MESA. She secured relief for constituents hit by wildfires and prioritizes STEM education, water conservation, and rural health care.

Matthew Chavez is a district judge in Albuquerque, appointed in 2025. A UNM Law graduate, he served as chief legal counsel for the state Department of Public Safety and earlier worked as a public defender in the Second Judicial District.

Brad Keeler is a district judge, appointed in 2024. A graduate of Baylor and SMU Law, he practiced at Keeler & Keeler, LLP from 2003 and became a partner.

Isabel Jerabek is a Las Cruces attorney with more than 20 years of experience in family law, guardianships, and criminal defense, and 16 years as a court hearing officer. From a multigenerational Doña Ana County family, she is running to end the revolving door of family court judges.

Denise Thomas is a family court judge in Santa Fe, appointed in 2024. A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law, she practiced for more than 20 years in divorce, custody, adoption, and probate before joining the bench.

Anastasia Martin is a district judge, appointed in 2025. She was General Counsel for the state Aging and Long-Term Services Department and spent much of a decade as Chief Deputy District Attorney in the First Judicial District, including in Rio Arriba County.

Bryan Fox is a district judge in Albuquerque, appointed in December 2024. A UNM Law graduate, he practiced family law for nearly 30 years before joining the bench.

Diana Garcia is a district judge in Albuquerque and a 14th-generation New Mexican. A graduate of NMSU and UNM Law, she spent nearly two decades at the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office, most recently supervising its Juvenile Division. She was appointed in 2024.

Crystal Lees is a district judge in Albuquerque, appointed in January 2025. Before that she served as a domestic relations hearing officer for the Second Judicial District Court from 2018, handling custody, divorce, and child support cases.

Ramon Maestas is a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court judge, appointed in 2025. A Valley High School and UNM Law graduate, he served as chief clerk of the Court of Appeals, deputy general counsel for the Second Judicial District Court, and a felony prosecutor.

Andrea Gunderson is a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court judge, appointed in 2025. A Rio Grande High School and UNM Law graduate, she was a special commissioner in the Second Judicial District Children's Court and practiced criminal defense, civil litigation, and child welfare law.

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Diné woman from Nakaibito, born and raised in McKinley County. Eleven years in justice-system roles including Senior Secretary, Court Monitor, and TCAA. Now a candidate for Magistrate Judge, committed to justice with integrity.

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Defeated Harry Montoya (Forward) · 51,071–12,304

Michael Roybal has worked in New Mexico’s courts for more than a decade, serving as a court clerk, court monitor, and pretrial services officer at the Santa Fe County Magistrate Court and the First Judicial District Court. A Democrat and 2008 Santa Fe High graduate, he is running for Santa Fe County Magistrate Judge. If elected, he would work to connect people facing substance and behavioral health issues with treatment while holding them accountable.

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Day Thornton was born and raised in northern New Mexico and is the only attorney running for Taos County Magistrate Judge, Division 1. A trial attorney, he brings courtroom experience and respect for the Constitution to the bench. He has been endorsed by the Taos News. If elected, he will work every day to make fair, lawful decisions while treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Defeated R. Windhorst (R)

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Phillip Leger would bring 25 years of law enforcement experience to the bench as your next Magistrate Judge. He was an office with the Las Vegas Police Department for 2.5 years and retired from the New Mexico State Police following 22.5 years of service.

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Raymond Calderon

Magistrate Judge

Division 3 · McKinley County

Defeated Steve Hester (R)

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Chrystian J. Gonzalez is an attorney, public servant, and U.S. Air Force veteran whose experience spans criminal prosecution, family and civil litigation, and his current work as a Children’s Court Attorney. Bilingual in English and Spanish and active in community service, he is committed to a justice system built on fairness, accessibility, and integrity, where every person is treated with respect and given a clear, fair path through the legal process.

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Jannette Mondragón serves as a Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge, the first First American to hold that seat in the county. A Chickasaw citizen and UNM law graduate, she worked as a Child Protective Services case worker and then as a prosecutor at the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, focusing on crimes against children, before moving into immigration and child support law. Her work reflects a deep commitment to child advocacy.

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Defeated Judith Holcomb (R) · 3,359–2,400

The Hon. Felix W. Saavedra serves as a judge on the Socorro County Magistrate Court. First elected to the bench in 2014, he has been re-elected twice, in 2018 and 2022, and is a registered Democrat.

Elizabeth Kelly Allen has served as Los Alamos Municipal Judge since her election in 2018. A graduate of Pepperdine School of Law, she has worked as both a criminal prosecutor and defense attorney across a wide range of practice areas. Alongside the bench, she teaches business law at UNM-LA and runs Pueblo Canyon Inn with her husband, Matthew. She chairs the PEEC board and serves on JJAB, with deep roots in the Los Alamos community.

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Barbara Baca is the incumbent Bernalillo County Commissioner for District 1 and is seeking another term.

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Defeated S. Barncastle Salopek (R)

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Defeated Levi Chavez II (I)

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Defeated F. Chavez (L)

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Defeated Danielle Todacheene (R)

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Defeated Rebecca Skartwed (R)

Henry Roybal is a lifelong resident of the Pojoaque Valley who works at Los Alamos National Laboratory and has an engineering design degree. First elected to the County Commission in 2015, he led youth sports leagues in the valley and is running to return to the commission.

Defeated Pauline Jaramillo (R)

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Defeated T. Cordova (D write-in)

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Defeated Gary McDaniel (R)

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Defeated Patricia Kimble (I)

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Defeated Edwin Linson (R)

Camilla Bustamante is a Santa Fe County Commissioner with 30 years of experience in higher education, workforce training, and community development. She focuses on clean water, affordable housing that does not displace residents, and keeping the county affordable for working people.

Ran unopposed

Defeated Thomas Riley (R)

Eric Olivas is a landscaper and Bernalillo County Commissioner for District 5, which covers the East Mountains, Foothills, and Uptown. Elected in 2022, he led a major upgrade of the Los Vecinos Community Center Park and focuses on infrastructure and community development.

At-Large — top 4 elected (all D)

David Hampton serves on Los Alamos County's Planning and Zoning Commission and several other boards. He is running to increase housing and affordability and expand economic development.

At-Large — top 4 elected (all D)

Melanee Hand is a retired Los Alamos National Laboratory employee with a background in construction, facility planning, and land use. A county resident for 38 years, she was elected to the County Council in 2022 after serving on the Parks and Recreation and Environmental Sustainability boards.

At-Large — top 4 elected (all D)

Steven Lynne is a retired Los Alamos County Manager with a 28-year career. He is running to address housing, economic development, and downtown revitalization.

At-Large — top 4 elected (all D)

Theresa Cull retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2020 after 37 years in environment, safety, and health, and has an MBA from UNM. Elected to the County Council in 2022, she is a past Vice Chair and has served on the boards of PFLAG and a local preschool.

John Allen

County Sheriff

Bernalillo County

Ran unopposed

John Allen is the Bernalillo County Sheriff. He has brought in new senior leadership, expanded a mental health first responder program, and advocated for deputy pay increases. He is seeking another term.

Defeated Aaron Baca (R)

Nolberto Dominguez, Jr

County Sheriff

Colfax County

Defeated Bill Ayon (R) · 2,506–2,175

Candidate for Colfax County Sheriff. 20-year resident. 11 years with Raton PD and 8 years with CCSO. I have served from patrolman, Sergeant, Detective and current CCSO Lieutenant. Dedicated to serving, protecting, and putting our community first.

Defeated Todd Garrison (R)

Vanessa Ordoñez is running for Doña Ana County Sheriff, where she grew up and began her local law enforcement career in 2010 as a patrol deputy, field training officer, crisis negotiator, and police instructor. She brings more than two decades of combined military and law enforcement experience, including executive leadership as a U.S. Navy senior enlisted leader. She holds a master’s degree in criminal justice administration and most recently served as police chief of Anthony, which was recognized as the safest city in New Mexico. She is a certified mental health and domestic violence instructor.

Ran unopposed

Jonathan Gonzales is running for Guadalupe County Sheriff, pledging to serve the community with honesty, integrity, and accountability and to work to keep local families and neighborhoods safe.

Antonio Maggiore

County Sheriff

Los Alamos County

Ran unopposed

Antonio Maggiore is running for Los Alamos County Sheriff after previously serving on the County Council. He sees the office, which maintains the county’s sex offender registry, as a real public safety responsibility, and wants to continue serving the Los Alamos community.

James Maiorano, III

County Sheriff

McKinley County

Defeated Jeremy Shirley (R) · 13,643–5,568

James Maiorano III serves as McKinley County Sheriff and has been a Gallup resident for more than 30 years. He began his law enforcement career in 2000 at the Gallup Police Department and joined the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office in 2004, rising through the ranks from Sergeant to Lieutenant, Captain, and Undersheriff. With 25 years in local law enforcement and over 1,000 hours of advanced training, he is a certified instructor in several specialty areas.

Americk Padilla

County Sheriff

Mora County

Defeated M. Benjamin (R)

Sheriff Americk Padilla brings 19+ years of public safety experience and over nine years with the Mora County Sheriff’s Office. Elected in 2023, he leads with transparency, accountability, and a commitment to protecting the people of Mora County.

Defeated Robert Vigil (R) · 8,531–3,769

Monica Salazar is running for Río Arriba County Sheriff, where she made history in 2022 as the county’s first female undersheriff. A McCurdy High graduate with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice, she has spent nearly two decades in New Mexico law enforcement, including as a sergeant and acting commander with the Los Alamos Police Department and a patrol sergeant at the Española Police Department. She has earned the endorsement of State Senator Leo Jaramillo.

Darin Romero

County Sheriff

San Miguel County

Ran unopposed

Darin Romero has served in San Miguel County law enforcement for 12 years and is running for Sheriff, with a focus on keeping the county safe, strengthening communities, and building a better future for its residents.

Defeated Victor Rodriguez (R)

Paul Joye is the retired Santa Fe Police Chief, who left the department in December 2025 after restoring it to full staffing. He is running for sheriff to bring an alternative response program for behavioral health emergencies to Santa Fe County.

Ran unopposed

Steve Miera serves as Taos County Sheriff. A Taos native, Taos High graduate, and honorably discharged U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he has spent roughly three decades in local law enforcement, rising through the ranks as Deputy, Sergeant, and Lieutenant, then serving eight years as Undersheriff before being sworn in as Sheriff. He has focused on modernizing the department while leading with transparency and accountability.

Linda Stover

County Assessor

Bernalillo County

Defeated Michael Maine (R) · 160,907–77,855

Serving the people of Bernalillo County has been the focus of my career. Integrity, professionalism, and accountability have guided my work in every role. Public service is a responsibility. Government should work for the people, operate transparently, and treat every resident fairly. That belief has shaped my career and is why I am running for Bernalillo County Assessor.

Ran unopposed

Eugenia Ortega

County Assessor

Dona Ana County

Ran unopposed

Eugenia Montoya Ortega has been serving as County Assessor since 2022. She says that her experience and time as Assessor will help projects such as a reappraisal project which hasn’t happened since 2008 move smoothly. She belives in doing what is best for the taxpayers and making taxes fair and equitable.

Ran unopposed

Misty A. Trujillo is running for re-election as Grant County Assessor, a position she has held since January 2023. A longtime Silver City resident, she has worked in the Assessor’s Office since 2006, advancing through roles as data entry clerk, appraiser, Chief Appraiser, and Deputy Assessor before being elected. Her tenure has focused on fair and equitable property valuations, compliance with state standards, strong customer service, and helping residents access exemptions for seniors, heads of household, and disabled veterans.

Ran unopposed

Defeated Eddie Parra (R) · 744–701

Jeff Casalina

County Assessor

Los Alamos County

Defeated J. Wernicke (L)

Jeff Casalina is running for Los Alamos County Assessor, bringing a four-decade career in property appraisal and real estate. A University of Hawaii geography graduate, he began appraising in California in 1983, later handling complex commercial, industrial, and residential appraisals for the U.S. Navy across Europe and the Middle East. He holds a master’s degree in environmental science and worked for the Department of Energy’s Environmental Management program in Los Alamos before retiring in 2018. If elected, he would be the county’s first assessor who is already a working appraiser.

Javier Reyes

County Assessor

Luna County

Ran unopposed

Javier J. Reyes is a Democratic candidate for Luna County Assessor and a lifelong county resident with roots in Deming and Columbus. He brings two decades of local government experience, including eight years in the Luna County Assessor’s Office, where he serves as GIS coordinator and floodplain manager, and twelve years before that with the City of Deming Engineering Department. He holds degrees in architectural design and construction project management and is pursuing appraisal certification through the IAAO.

Ran unopposed

Ran unopposed

Joaquin Valdez

County Assessor

Rio Arriba County

Ran unopposed

Joaquin Valdez is running for re-election as Rio Arriba County Assessor, a seat he won in 2022. Born and raised in Canjilon and rooted in Northern New Mexico, he brings a 34-year career in property valuation across Los Alamos, Taos, San Miguel, Socorro, and Rio Arriba counties, including leading the Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office before retiring. In his first term he modernized the Rio Arriba office, replacing outdated technology with ArcGIS mapping, launching a public property-research website, and upgrading IT infrastructure. His work uncovering omitted property returned millions in additional taxable value, easing the burden on existing taxpayers.

Ran unopposed

Gerred Prairie

County Assessor

Sandoval County

Defeated Lawrence Griego (R) · 33,923–29,054

Gerred Prairie brings roughly 25 years in the Sandoval County Assessor’s Office, with firsthand experience in accurate, fair, and transparent property assessment. He has also served as a Town of Bernalillo Councilman, working on responsible growth and accountable governance. He credits his commitment to public service to values of hard work and honesty instilled by his late father, Dale.

Ivan Barry

County Assessor

Santa Fe County

Ivan Barry is a Santa Fe resident with more than 20 years of local government experience and a passion for public service. As Chief Deputy Assessor, he has helped lead a stable, award-winning office that values transparency, professionalism, and service to taxpayers. Ivan brings deep expertise, strong community roots, and a commitment to fairness and continuity—because Santa Fe County deserves an Assessor they can trust.

Elaine Briggs

County Assessor

Socorro County

Ran unopposed

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Judith A. Baca is a Las Cruces native with more than 40 years in the legal field, including 30 years in the district court system working on conservatorships, adoptions and commitment cases. She has coordinated the Las Cruces Police Department's Victim's Assistance Program since 2011.

Alfred Sedillo

Probate Judge

Grant County

Ran unopposed

Alfred Sedillo has 35 years of public service in Grant County, including a term as Grant County Treasurer. He is now the Town Clerk for the Town of Silver City. As Probate Judge, he would handle every family's case with fairness, dignity and promptness.

Ran unopposed

Ran unopposed

Perry Klare has served as Probate Judge since January 30th, 2024, He is seeking re-election and has enjoyed his time serving as probate judge.

Ran unopposed

Monica Martinez has served as the Probate Judge for McKinley County since 2022.

Ran unopposed

Defeated Darlene Armijo (R)

Elias Coriz has served as the Probate Judge for Rio Arriba since 2022.

Ran unopposed

Dwight J. Torres, Sr. is a Las Vegas, NM native and the current San Miguel County Probate Judge, serving since 2019. He chairs the New Mexico Probate Judges' Affiliate. He worked 25 years at NMDOT and then as a funeral director, and he hosts a show on KNMX radio.

Defeated Rebecca Torres (R)

Juris Doctorate, M.B.A., Ph.D. in Sociology. I am a grandmother and will treat you and your family as I would want my family treated. I will make sure seniors are treated fairly. You want me on your side when you and your family need help the most. Why I'm running: Fair, Efficient, Accessible Justice. Our community deserves a Probate Court that works for people--not one that adds confusion during an already difficult time.

Ami Jaeger, a Santa Fe attorney who provides thoughtful guidance in estate and elder law, health law, education law, and legislative initiatives

Ran unopposed

The Hon. Giblert Peralta is a judge for the Socrorro County Probate Court in New Mexico. He was first elected to the bench on Novermber 8, 2022. Peralta was born and raised in Socorro. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from NMSU. He worked as a teacher, a coach, and a principal for the Socorro Consolidated Schools.

Suzanne Valerio

Probate Judge

Taos County

Ran unopposed

Re-elect SUZANNE VALERIO Taos County PROBATE JUDGE. A proven leader, effective administrator & diligent decision-maker, Suzanne will make the Probate Court work for the people it serves.