Lea County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 62

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elaine Sena Cortez. Candidate information follows official Lea County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Elaine Sena Cortez (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 62; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Elaine Sena Cortez 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, Elaine Sena Cortez, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Elaine Sena Cortez

R Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports lower taxes for everyday New Mexicans
Supports oil and gas industry growth in Lea County
Supports law enforcement and community safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Elaine Sena Cortez has represented House District 62, covering Lea County, since 2025, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists her occupation as business owner and professor. Sena Cortez holds a Doctor of Business Administration and has lived in Hobbs for 37 years, per Sena Cortez's campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 62 in 2026?

When is the New Mexico House District 62 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 Lea 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 Lea County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Elaine Sena Cortez, full profile Official New Mexico election office