Dona Ana County, New Mexico

Doña Ana County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Doña Ana County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Todd J. Garrison and Vanessa Ordoñez. Candidate information follows official Dona Ana County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Doña Ana County Sheriff, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Dona Ana County votes on this seat.

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Todd J. Garrison

Biography

Todd J. Garrison is the Republican nominee for Doña Ana County Sheriff, per Organ Mountain News. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Vanessa Ordoñez

Biography

Vanessa Ordoñez is the Democratic nominee for Doña Ana County Sheriff, per Organ Mountain News. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Next on your ballotDoña Ana County Commissioner, District 1

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Doña Ana County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Doña Ana County Sheriff 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 Dona Ana County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Dona Ana County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Doña Ana County Commissioner, District 3 Doña Ana County Probate Judge Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge, Division 1 See all 24 Dona Ana County races

Candidate profiles

Todd J. Garrison, full profile Vanessa Ordoñez, full profile Official New Mexico election office