Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas Wayne Riley and Eric Olivas. Candidate information follows official Bernalillo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 5, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Thomas Wayne Riley

Top priorities

Water security infrastructure for East Mountain communities
Water rights for local ranchers and farmers
Support for small businesses through zoning and licensing changes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Riley is an East Mountain area resident of Bernalillo County who graduated with Honors from the University of Oklahoma in 2010 with a degree in Anthropology and a minor in History, per his campaign site. He works in financial services with his father and brother at Riley & Lowe Financial Solutions, produces a history program called 'The American Southwest,' and serves as an officer of Elks Lodge #461 in Albuquerque and treasurer of his neighborhood association, per his campaign site.

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Eric Olivas

Top priorities

Public safety funding and behavioral health crisis response
Regional collaboration on housing
Support for the local economy and working people

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Olivas is a small business owner and lifelong resident of Bernalillo County who currently serves on the County Commission representing District 5, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 5 in 2026?

When is the Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 5 election in New Mexico?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New Mexico are on the New Mexico election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Bernalillo County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Bernalillo County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official New Mexico election office, or see the full Bernalillo County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Also on your ballot

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Division V Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Division XIX New Mexico House District 10 See all 39 Bernalillo County races

Candidate profiles

Thomas Wayne Riley, full profile Eric Olivas, full profile Official New Mexico election office