Los Alamos County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 43

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christine Chandler. Candidate information follows official Los Alamos County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christine Chandler (D) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 43; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Christine Chandler 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, Christine Chandler, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Christine Chandler

D Incumbent

Top priorities

Protections for people with preexisting conditions and lower prescription drug costs
Investment in schools and educators
Job and vocational training investment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christine Chandler is the sitting New Mexico State Representative for House District 43, representing Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties, per her campaign site. She has worked on medical malpractice reform, regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance, and artificial intelligence policy, per her campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Next on your ballotNew Mexico 1st Judicial District Court, Division IV

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 43 in 2026?

When is the New Mexico House District 43 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official New Mexico election office, or see the full Los Alamos County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Also on your ballot

New Mexico 1st Judicial District Court, Division VIII See all 3 Los Alamos County races

Candidate profiles

Christine Chandler, full profile Official New Mexico election office