Bernalillo County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 21

2 candidates are tracked for New Mexico House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert L. Mason and Debra Marie Sarinana. Candidate information follows official Bernalillo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Robert L. Mason (R), Debra Marie Sarinana (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 21. Debra Marie Sarinana is the sitting member, per the New Mexico Legislature's member roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Debra Marie Sarinana, is on the ballot.

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Robert L. Mason

Republican

Top priorities

Giving District 21 residents a stronger voice in Santa Fe than they have had before
Addressing concerns about the state's direction through direct engagement with constituents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mason spent 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, rising from Basic Airman to Lieutenant Colonel and commanding four squadrons, per the campaign site. After retiring from the military he founded a leadership development company that trains supervisors and managers across the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East, per the campaign site. He lives in Albuquerque with his wife, Wanda, per the campaign site.

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Debra Marie Sarinana

DemocratIncumbent

Biography

Debra Marie Sarinana is a retired teacher who has represented an Albuquerque based district in the New Mexico House since 2017, per the New Mexico Legislature. She serves as vice chair of the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, per the New Mexico Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 21 in 2026?

When is the New Mexico House District 21 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?

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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.

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Candidate profiles

Robert L. Mason, full profile Debra Marie Sarinana, full profile Official New Mexico election office