Joseph Maestas
D · New Mexico · 2026 · IncumbentOn the ballot
AuditorNew Mexico · 2026Top priorities
- Root out fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds
- Hold government agencies financially accountable
- Bring engineering rigor to public oversight
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Joseph Maestas is New Mexico's incumbent state auditor and the Democratic nominee for re-election in 2026. An engineer and former mayor of Española and Santa Fe city councilor, his office audits government agencies statewide to protect public funds and root out fraud, waste, and abuse.
Key voting record
- Serves as state auditor after service as Española mayor and Santa Fe city councilor, oversight and local-government experience for the office. Served
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