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Chaves County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 59

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephen Ryan Dodson. Candidate information follows official Chaves County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

New Mexico › Chaves County › New Mexico House District 59

Stephen Ryan Dodson

R

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 59 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephen Ryan Dodson. Candidate information follows official Chaves County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Mexico House District 59 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 profiles
Stephen Ryan Dodson, full profileOfficial New Mexico election office