Chaves County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
63 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 34 Chaves County races, led by the New Mexico Senate District 33 contest.
County offices
Board of Commissioners, District 1Michael Brisco (R) · J. Shay Wagner (R) · Caleb Widener (R)
Michael Brisco (Republican), J. Shay Wagner (Republican) and Caleb Widener (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chaves County Board of Commissioners, District 1.
Michael Brisco
About Michael Brisco
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J. Shay Wagner
About J. Shay Wagner
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Caleb Widener
About Caleb Widener
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Magistrate Judge, Division 1Jamie Sanchez (R) · Jonathan Duecker (R)
Jamie Sanchez (Republican) and Jonathan Duecker (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chaves County Magistrate Judge, Division 1.
Jamie Sanchez
About Jamie Sanchez
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Jonathan Duecker
About Jonathan Duecker
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Hagerman Councilor at LargeDanny Jennings · Andrew Rodriguez · Joseph Williams
Danny Jennings, Andrew Rodriguez and Joseph Williams are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hagerman Councilor at Large.
Danny Jennings
About Danny Jennings
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Andrew Rodriguez
About Andrew Rodriguez
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Joseph Williams
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Commissioner, District 5Johnny Arvel McClain Jr. (R) · Will Cavin (R) · Matthew Rael (R)
Johnny Arvel McClain Jr. (Republican), Will Cavin (Republican) and Matthew Rael (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chaves County Commissioner, District 5.
Johnny Arvel McClain Jr.
About Johnny Arvel McClain Jr.
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Will Cavin
About Will Cavin
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Matthew Rael
About Matthew Rael
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Lake Arthur Councilor at LargeIrma Salmon · Barbara Carey
Irma Salmon and Barbara Carey are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake Arthur Councilor at Large.
Irma Salmon
About Irma Salmon
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Barbara Carey
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AssessorSandra Stewart (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sandra Stewart (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chaves County Assessor.
Sandra Stewart
About Sandra Stewart
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Judges
New Mexico 5th Judicial District Court, Division VEileen P. Riordan (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Eileen P. Riordan
Eileen P. Riordan currently serves as the Division V judge of the 5th Judicial District Court, covering Lea County, per the court's own website. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Eileen P. Riordan is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat on the Fifth Judicial District, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Eileen P. Riordan is the sitting judge in this division, per https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/judges/district-judges/. Every voter in Chaves, Eddy, and Lea counties elects this seat, since New Mexico district judges are elected district-wide across the 5th Judicial District (the New Mexico Courts' Courts by District page). New Mexico district judges run in a partisan election the first time they seek the seat, then stand later on a separate nonpartisan retention question; this is that partisan race.
Full race pageRoswell Municipal JudgeBill Wells · Charles McClain
Bill Wells and Charles McClain are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Roswell Municipal Judge.
Bill Wells
About Bill Wells
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Charles McClain
About Charles McClain
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Probate JudgeEric Coll (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Eric Coll (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Probate Judge.
Eric Coll
About Eric Coll
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Cities and towns
Roswell City Council, Ward 4 (four-year seat)Robert Corn · Emily Raquel Valencia
Robert Corn and Emily Raquel Valencia are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Roswell City Council, Ward 4 (four-year seat).
Robert Corn
About Robert Corn
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Emily Raquel Valencia
About Emily Raquel Valencia
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Roswell MayorEva Tellez · Timothy Jennings · Larry Clark · Christopher Hensley
Eva Tellez, Timothy Jennings, Larry Clark and Christopher Hensley are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Roswell Mayor.
Eva Tellez
About Eva Tellez
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Timothy Jennings
About Timothy Jennings
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Larry Clark
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Christopher Hensley
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Lake Arthur MayorHarry Wesson · Armin Grado Jr.
Harry Wesson and Armin Grado Jr. are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake Arthur Mayor.
Harry Wesson
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Armin Grado Jr.
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Roswell City Councilor at LargeRegina Bejarano · Timothy Durand
Regina Bejarano and Timothy Durand are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Roswell City Councilor at Large.
Regina Bejarano
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Timothy Durand
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Roswell City Council, Ward 2 (four-year seat)Juliana Halvorson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Juliana Halvorson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Roswell City Council, Ward 2 (four-year seat).
Juliana Halvorson
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Roswell City Council, Ward 3 (two-year term)Kurt Gass · Richard Hesse · Judy Stubbs
Kurt Gass, Richard Hesse and Judy Stubbs are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Roswell City Council, Ward 3 (two-year term).
Kurt Gass
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Richard Hesse
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Judy Stubbs
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Roswell City Council, Ward 5 (four-year seat)James Ridgway · Angela Moore
James Ridgway and Angela Moore are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Roswell City Council, Ward 5 (four-year seat).
James Ridgway
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Angela Moore
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Hagerman MayorTony Garcia
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tony Garcia is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hagerman Mayor.
Tony Garcia
About Tony Garcia
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Roswell City Council, Ward 1 (four-year term)Jerry Janow · Jeffrey Cabana · Jeremy Howe · Cristina Arnold
Jerry Janow, Jeffrey Cabana, Jeremy Howe and Cristina Arnold are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Roswell City Council, Ward 1 (four-year term).
Jerry Janow
About Jerry Janow
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Jeffrey Cabana
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Jeremy Howe
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Cristina Arnold
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Roswell City Council, Ward 3 (four-year term)Kedrick Smith · Nicolas Ballenger · Edward Heldenbrand
Kedrick Smith, Nicolas Ballenger and Edward Heldenbrand are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Roswell City Council, Ward 3 (four-year term).
Kedrick Smith
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Nicolas Ballenger
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Edward Heldenbrand
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Districts and boards
Soil and Water SupervisorCarolyn Hollifield · Joe Barraza · Michael Lackey
Carolyn Hollifield, Joe Barraza and Michael Lackey are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chaves Soil and Water Supervisor.
Carolyn Hollifield
About Carolyn Hollifield
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Joe Barraza
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Michael Lackey
About Michael Lackey
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Penasco Soil and Water SupervisorHeath Metcalf
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Heath Metcalf is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Penasco Soil and Water Supervisor.
Heath Metcalf
About Heath Metcalf
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Border Soil and Water SupervisorRosemary Thomas
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rosemary Thomas is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Border Soil and Water Supervisor.
Rosemary Thomas
About Rosemary Thomas
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Hagerman-Dexter Soil and Water SupervisorDustin Devenport · David Sterrett
Dustin Devenport and David Sterrett are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hagerman-Dexter Soil and Water Supervisor.
Dustin Devenport
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David Sterrett
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By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Chaves County is split across 7 New Mexico House and House districts.
Find your districts by addressNew Mexico House: 5 districtsDistricts 54, 58, 59, 64, 66
New Mexico House District 54Jonathan Allen Henry (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jonathan Allen Henry
Jonathan Allen Henry is the Republican nominee for New Mexico House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Jonathan Allen Henry is the sitting member, per the New Mexico Legislature's member roster. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jonathan Allen Henry (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 54; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Jonathan Allen Henry 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.
Full race pageNew Mexico House District 58Angelita Mejia (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Angelita Mejia
Angelita Mejia is the Republican nominee for New Mexico House District 58 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Angelita Mejia is the sitting member, per the New Mexico Legislature's member roster. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Angelita Mejia (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 58; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Angelita Mejia 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.
Full race pageNew Mexico House District 59Stephen Ryan Dodson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stephen Ryan Dodson
Top priorities
- Supports reforming or eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax
- Supports cutting regulations and streamlining permitting for business
- Supports oil and gas production as part of the state economy
Per the campaign site.
About Stephen Ryan Dodson
Stephen Ryan Dodson has served nearly two decades as Principal of Dodson Wholesale Lumber Co. in Roswell, per Dodson's campaign site. Dodson previously worked as a technical consultant supporting missile defense programs, per the campaign site.
Stephen Ryan Dodson (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 59; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. 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.
Full race pageNew Mexico House District 64Andrea R. Reeb (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Andrea R. Reeb
Top priorities
- Focuses on inflation and the economy
- Focuses on crime and law enforcement
- Supports the Ute Water project
Per the campaign site.
About Andrea R. Reeb
Andrea R. Reeb has represented House District 64, covering Chaves, Curry and Roosevelt counties, since 2023, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists her occupation as attorney. Reeb worked more than 25 years as a prosecutor before being appointed and later elected District Attorney, per Reeb's campaign site.
Andrea R. Reeb (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 64; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Andrea R. Reeb 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.
Full race pageNew Mexico House District 66Leanne Gandy (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Leanne Gandy
Top priorities
- Supports the economy, jobs and reducing the cost of living
- Supports the oil and gas industry and agriculture and water rights
- Supports education reform emphasizing local control
Per the campaign site.
About Leanne Gandy
Leanne Gandy is a former teacher and superintendent of Lovington Municipal Schools, per Gandy's campaign site. Gandy now serves as Director of Leadership Development for Cooperative Educational Services, per the campaign site.
Leanne Gandy (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 66; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. 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.
Full race pageHouse: 2 districtsDistricts 59, 66
House District 59Stephen Dodson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stephen Dodson (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for House District 59.
Stephen Dodson
About Stephen Dodson
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House District 66Dan Lewis (R) · Trinidad Malone (R) · Leanne Gandy (R)
Dan Lewis (Republican), Trinidad Malone (Republican) and Leanne Gandy (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for House District 66.
Dan Lewis
About Dan Lewis
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Trinidad Malone
About Trinidad Malone
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Leanne Gandy
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New Mexico Senate District 33Rex A. Wilson (R) · William Neil Griffin (D)
Rex A. Wilson
Rex A. Wilson has served as Senator for Senate District 33, covering Chaves, Lincoln and Otero counties, since 2026, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists his occupation as rancher. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
William Neil Griffin
Top priorities
- Wants to address the cost of food, housing and health care for working New Mexicans
- Wants children to have strong educational opportunities and local job prospects
Per the campaign site.
About William Neil Griffin
William Neil Griffin is a Ruidoso based attorney with experience in real estate, business and government law, per a Good Party candidate listing. Griffin's own campaign site describes his run for Senate District 33.
Rex A. Wilson (R), William Neil Griffin (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico Senate District 33. Rex A. Wilson is the sitting member, per the New Mexico Legislature's member roster. This is a special election for the remainder of a term: Nicholas Paul resigned in late 2025 and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Rex Wilson to serve until the winner of the November 3, 2026 general election is sworn in. New Mexico's other state Senate seats were last elected in 2024 and are not on the 2026 ballot.
Full race pageHouse District 54 RepresentativeJonathan Henry (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jonathan Henry (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for House District 54 Representative.
Jonathan Henry
About Jonathan Henry
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State Representative, House District 59Mark Murphy (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mark Murphy (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for State Representative, House District 59.
Mark Murphy
About Mark Murphy
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Senate District 33William Neil Griffin (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
William Neil Griffin (Democrat) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Senate District 33.
William Neil Griffin
About William Neil Griffin
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