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Otero County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 56

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Harlan H. Vincent. Candidate information follows official Otero County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Harlan H. Vincent (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 56; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Harlan H. Vincent 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, Harlan H. Vincent, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

New Mexico › Otero County › New Mexico House District 56

Harlan H. Vincent

R Incumbent

Biography

Harlan H. Vincent has represented House District 56, covering Lincoln and Otero counties, since 2023, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists his occupation as contractor. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 56 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Harlan H. Vincent. Candidate information follows official Otero County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Mexico House District 56 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 profiles
Harlan H. Vincent, full profileOfficial New Mexico election office