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The Albuquerque Public Schools Board Election on February 3, 2026, will determine members of the governing board for New Mexico's largest school district. Voters will elect board members to set district policy, approve budgets, and oversee the superintendent for Albuquerque Public Schools, which serves over 70,000 students.
The Santa Fe Public Schools Board Election on February 3, 2026, is a nonpartisan city-level election to fill seats on the governing board of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. Voters will elect board members who oversee district policies, budget, superintendent appointments, and educational priorities for over 12,000 students across Santa Fe.
Incumbent: Greggory Hull
The Rio Rancho Mayoral Election on March 3, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget implementation, and policy direction for New Mexico's third-largest city.
Incumbent: Gregory D. Hull
The Rio Rancho City Council elections are scheduled for March 3, 2026, to elect members of the city council in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. These elections will determine representation for various wards or districts within the city, with council members serving as the legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budgets, and policy decisions.
Incumbent: Alan Webber
The Santa Fe Mayoral Election on March 3, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, implementing city council policies, managing the city budget, and representing Santa Fe in intergovernmental affairs.
The Santa Fe City Council Elections on March 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the city's governing body, with multiple seats up for election across different districts. Voters will select council members who will oversee municipal policies, budget allocations, and local ordinances affecting residents of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Incumbent: Martin Heinrich
The 2026 New Mexico State Primary Election on June 2, 2026, is a statewide primary election in which voters will select party nominees for various state and federal offices. Key offices at stake include the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Martin Heinrich, all three U.S. House seats, and several statewide executive positions such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State.
Incumbent: Tim Keller
The Albuquerque Mayoral Election on October 6, 2026, will determine the next mayor of New Mexico's largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, budget, and policy implementation.
Incumbent: Pat Davis
The Albuquerque City Council Elections of 2026 will determine the composition of the city's governing body, with multiple district seats up for election. Voters will select council members who will serve four-year terms, overseeing municipal budgeting, public safety, zoning, and quality-of-life policies.
Incumbent: Michelle Lujan Grisham
The New Mexico State General Election on November 3, 2026, will feature contests for key state offices including Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and all 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Voters will also decide on judicial retention elections and potential statewide ballot measures.
Incumbent: Martin Heinrich
The 2026 U.S. Senate election in New Mexico will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a U.S. Senator from New Mexico. One seat is currently up for regular election, with the incumbent seeking re-election or an open race depending on prior outcomes.
Incumbent: Ben Ray Luján
The 2026 U.S. House Elections in New Mexico will determine the state's three congressional representatives in the 119th Congress. All three seats—New Mexico's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd congressional districts—are up for election on November 3, 2026, with winners serving two-year terms starting January 3, 2027.
Incumbent: Gabriel Vasquez
The Las Cruces Mayoral Election of 2026 will determine the mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the state's second-largest city. The election is nonpartisan and will be held on November 3, 2026, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027.
The Las Cruces City Council elections on November 3, 2026, will determine the representatives for multiple city council districts in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Voters will elect council members who serve four-year terms and are responsible for local ordinances, budget approvals, and city policy decisions.
Incumbent: Adrian P. Peterson
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.
The Doña Ana County Commission Elections on November 3, 2026, will determine the representation for several district seats on the five-member county commission. Commissioners oversee county operations, budgeting, public safety, infrastructure, and land use planning in New Mexico's second-most populous county.
Incumbent: Anna Hansen
The 2026 Santa Fe County Commission elections in New Mexico will determine the composition of the five-member Board of County Commissioners, with multiple seats up for election. Commissioners serve four-year terms and oversee county budget, infrastructure, public safety, and land use decisions.
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board Election is a local election where members of the school board are elected to oversee the Las Cruces Public Schools district. This election determines leadership responsible for educational policy, budget allocation, and school administration within the district. It matters because school board decisions directly impact the quality of education and resources available to students in Las Cruces.
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board Election on February 1, 2028, will determine the composition of the school board overseeing New Mexico's largest school district. Voters will elect members to set district policy, approve budgets, and superintendent oversight for over 80,000 students across Albuquerque.
Election for Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education seats.
The Santa Fe Public Schools Board Election on February 1, 2028, will determine the composition of the school board governing the Santa Fe Public Schools district in New Mexico. This nonpartisan city-level election will fill seats responsible for overseeing educational policy, budget approval, and superintendent oversight for the district serving students in Santa Fe.
Incumbent: Gregg Hull
The Rio Rancho Mayoral Election of 2028 will be held on March 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.
Incumbent: Greggory Hull
The Rio Rancho City Council Elections on March 7, 2028, will determine the composition of the governing body for Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Voters will elect city council members to represent various districts within the city, with responsibilities including local ordinances, budget approval, and municipal services.
Incumbent: Alan Webber
The Santa Fe Mayoral Election on March 7, 2028, will determine the next mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.
Incumbent: Signe I. Lindell
The Santa Fe City Council Elections on March 7, 2028, will determine the representation for all four city council districts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Voters will elect council members to serve four-year terms, with responsibilities including approving the city budget, setting local policies, and overseeing municipal services.
Incumbent: Martin Heinrich
The 2028 New Mexico State Primary Election is held on June 6, 2028, to nominate candidates for state and federal offices including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, and state legislative seats. Voters will select party nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2028.
Incumbent: Tim Keller
The Albuquerque Mayoral Election is scheduled for October 3, 2028, to elect the mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This nonpartisan city election will determine the chief executive of the state's largest city, overseeing city operations, budget, public safety, and economic development initiatives.
Incumbent: Klarissa J Peña
The Albuquerque City Council elections on October 3, 2028, will determine representatives for all nine council districts in New Mexico's largest city. Half of the council seats (typically four or five, depending on the cycle) are up for election in this municipal contest, which is nonpartisan but often reflects party affiliations.
Incumbent: Michelle Lujan Grisham
The 2028 New Mexico State General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect officials for various state and local offices, including all seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives, half of the Senate seats, and statewide executive offices such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, State Treasurer, and Commissioner of Public Lands. Voters will also decide on judicial retention elections and any ballot measures referred by the legislature or initiated by petition.
Incumbent: Ben Ray Luján
The 2028 U.S. Senate election in New Mexico will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect one of the state's two U.S. Senators. The race is expected to be competitive, with both major parties fielding candidates to succeed the incumbent senator, whose term expires in January 2029.
Incumbent: Melanie Ann Stansbury
The 2028 U.S. House Elections in New Mexico will determine the state's three representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives, one from each of New Mexico's congressional districts. These federal elections will be held on November 7, 2028, alongside other state and local races.
The Las Cruces Mayoral Election of 2028 will determine the next mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the state's second-largest city. The election is nonpartisan and will be held on November 7, 2028, alongside other municipal elections. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.
The Las Cruces City Council Elections on November 7, 2028, will determine the composition of the city council for Las Cruces, New Mexico. Multiple seats across the city's districts are up for election, with candidates competing to represent residents on municipal policy, budget, and local governance issues.
Incumbent: Debbie O'Malley
The Bernalillo County Commission Elections in New Mexico will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect county commissioners for specific districts. These elections determine local leadership responsible for budgeting, land use, public safety, and infrastructure in the state's most populous county.
The Doña Ana County Commission Elections on November 7, 2028, will determine the composition of the county's governing body, with multiple commissioner seats up for election. Voters in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, will select commissioners responsible for overseeing county operations, budget approval, and policy implementation across the second-most populous county in the state.
The Santa Fe County Commission Elections in 2028 will determine the composition of the five-member board responsible for overseeing county operations, budget approval, and policy implementation in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Seats are staggered, with typically two or three seats up for election in 2028 depending on the district rotation.