STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Ahead of New Mexico’s Primary Elections on Tuesday, Sen. Martin Heinrich announced his endorsements for statewide offices, county commissions, county sheriff, and the New Mexico House of Representatives, backing candidates that will help strengthen local economies, keep communities safe, and deliver real results for New Mexico families.
“From securing our elections to strengthening public safety and protecting the lands that define our way of life, the leaders we elect this year will make decisions that shape New Mexico’s future long after this election is over,” Heinrich said. “The candidates I’m endorsing understand that the decisions made in county commissions, the state legislature, and statewide offices have real impacts on our communities, our families, and our daily lives. I’m proud to support these candidates because they all share a commitment to strengthening local economies, keeping our communities safe, and delivering results for New Mexico families.”
Heinrich concluded, “New Mexicans deserve leaders who will listen to their concerns, tackle challenges like rising costs, and work every day to make our communities safer and stronger. That’s why I encourage every eligible New Mexican to make a plan to vote and help shape the future of our state.”
The full slate of candidates endorsed by Heinrich for the 2026 primary election includes:
Statewide
- Maggie Toulouse Oliver, New Mexico Lieutenant Governor
- Amanda López Askin, New Mexico Secretary of State
- Juan De Jesus Sanchez, New Mexico Land Commissioner
County Level
- John Allen, Bernalillo County Sheriff
- Barbara Baca, Bernalillo County Commission, District 1
- Eric Olivas, Bernalillo County Commission, District 5
- Jenny Ferranti, Grant County Commission, District 1
- Eloy Medina, Grant County Commission, District 2
- Ray Trejo, Luna County Commission, District 1
- Frank Smith, Sandoval County Commission, District 3
- Rock G. Ulibarri, San Miguel County Commission, District 1
- Camilla Bustamante, Santa Fe County Commission, District 3
- Cari Powell, Socorro County Commission, District 1
- Fr. Bob Romero, Taos County Commission, District 1
- Ronald Mascareñas, Taos County Commission, District 5
New Mexico House
- Katherine Joanna Gauer, House District 8
- Javier Martinez, House District 11
- Dayan Hochman-Vigil, House District 15
- Meredith A. Dixon, House District 20
- Elise Falanga Taylor, House District 23
- Pamelya Paulette Herndon, House District 28
- Joy Garratt, House District 29
- Laura Parra, House District 32
- Nathan Small, House District 36
- Yolanda Jaramillo, House District 41
- Kristina Ortez, House District 42
- Andrea D. Romero, House District 46
- Reena Szczepanski, House District 47
- Derrick J. Lente, House District 65
- Charlotte Little, House District 68
- Anita Gonzales, House District 70