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New Mexico
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Kenneth W. Christesen

R · New Mexico · 2026

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San Juan County SheriffNew Mexico · 2026San Juan County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Supporting deputies by rebuilding staffing and providing resources and training
  • Targeting drug trafficking, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, through proactive enforcement and interagency cooperation
  • Promoting open communication and fair policing to build community trust

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kenneth W. Christesen has lived in San Juan County since 1973 and spent 29 years in law enforcement there, per his campaign site, previously serving two elected terms as San Juan County Sheriff and as president of the New Mexico Sheriffs' Association.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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