Bernalillo County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 27

2 candidates are tracked for New Mexico House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jahnelle Louise Garcia and Abby Christine Foster. Candidate information follows official Bernalillo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jahnelle Louise Garcia (R), Abby Christine Foster (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 27. The New Mexico Legislature's member roster shows no incumbent seeking this seat. 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.

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Jahnelle Louise Garcia

Republican

Top priorities

Reduce taxes and regulatory burdens to create a business friendly environment
Support workforce development and strengthen education, including school choice and science based reading instruction
Expand healthcare access

Per the Albuquerque Journal candidate Q&A.

Biography

Jahnelle Louise Garcia is a nurse practitioner and small business owner running as the Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 27, per an Albuquerque Journal candidate Q&A. She answered the Albuquerque Journal's 2026 candidate questionnaire on her priorities for the district. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Abby Christine Foster

Democrat

Top priorities

Support better schools, higher educator pay and apprenticeship access
Pay legislators a salary so working and middle class residents can serve
Lower income taxes for most New Mexicans while raising taxes on the wealthy and large corporations, using oil revenue for education

Per the Albuquerque Journal candidate Q&A.

Biography

Abby Christine Foster is a lawyer running as the Democratic candidate for New Mexico House District 27, per an Albuquerque Journal candidate Q&A. She has represented adults with disabilities in guardianship proceedings and previously worked as a City of Albuquerque attorney, per the Albuquerque Journal. 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 27 in 2026?

When is the New Mexico House District 27 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.

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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

Jahnelle Louise Garcia, full profile Abby Christine Foster, full profile Official New Mexico election office