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Dona Ana County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 52

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Doreen Yvonne Gallegos. Candidate information follows official Dona Ana County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Doreen Yvonne Gallegos (D) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 52; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Doreen Yvonne Gallegos 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Doreen Yvonne Gallegos, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Doreen Yvonne Gallegos

D Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports infrastructure improvements including wastewater systems, roads and parks
  • Supports community facilities such as multipurpose centers and firehouses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Doreen Yvonne Gallegos has represented House District 52, covering Dona Ana County, since 2013, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists her occupation as executive director.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 52 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Doreen Yvonne Gallegos. Candidate information follows official Dona Ana County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Mexico House District 52 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?

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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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Candidate profiles
Doreen Yvonne Gallegos, full profileOfficial New Mexico election office