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Lea County, New Mexico

Lea County Magistrate Judge, Division 4

One candidate is tracked for Lea County Magistrate Judge, Division 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Keith Clayton. Candidate information follows official Lea County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Keith Clayton is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

New Mexico › Lea County › Lea County Magistrate Judge, Division 4

Keith Clayton

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Biography

Keith Clayton is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lea County Magistrate Judge, Division 4, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lea County Magistrate Judge, Division 4 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Lea County Magistrate Judge, Division 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Keith Clayton. Candidate information follows official Lea County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lea County Magistrate Judge, Division 4 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 roster from official Lea County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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