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Chaves County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 66

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leanne Gandy. Candidate information follows official Chaves County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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 66

Leanne Gandy

R

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 66 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leanne Gandy. Candidate information follows official Chaves County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Mexico House District 66 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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New Mexico Senate District 33New Mexico House District 54New Mexico House District 58See all 7 Chaves County races
Candidate profiles
Leanne Gandy, full profileOfficial New Mexico election office