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Bernalillo County Commission Elections

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 6, 2026
Current holder:Adrian P. Peterson(Democratic)

The Bernalillo County Commission Elections in New Mexico will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the five-member county commission. These nonpartisan offices are responsible for setting county policy, approving budgets, and overseeing essential services such as public works, public safety, and health programs across the state's most populous county.

About This Race

The Bernalillo County Commission Elections in New Mexico will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the five-member county commission. These nonpartisan offices are responsible for setting county policy, approving budgets, and overseeing essential services such as public works, public safety, and health programs across the state's most populous county.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 6, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 4, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Bernalillo County, New Mexico residents must first register to vote by the deadline of October 6, 2026, either online through the New Mexico Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at a county clerk's office. On Election Day or during early voting (October 19–November 4, 2026), voters can cast their ballots at any vote center in Bernalillo County; acceptable ID includes a driver's license, state ID, tribal ID, or other government-issued identification, though first-time voters who registered by mail may need to show additional proof of residence.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Adrian P. Peterson

Bernalillo County Commissioner

Biography

Adrian P. Peterson is a current Bernalillo County Commissioner first elected in 2020, serving District 2 which includes the Northeast Heights and far Northeast areas of Albuquerque. A retired Albuquerque Public Schools administrator and longtime community advocate, Peterson is running for re-election to continue his work on public safety, infrastructure improvements, and behavioral health initiatives.

Campaign Website
YH
Republican

Yvette Herrell

Bernalillo County Commissioner

Biography

Yvette Herrell is a former U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district (2021–2023) and a former state legislator who resides in the East Mountain area of Bernalillo County. She is running for County Commissioner to bring her experience in fiscal responsibility and limited government to local governance, focusing on reducing taxes and improving emergency services.

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