One candidate is tracked for San Juan County Probate Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Risley. Candidate information follows official San Juan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Gary Risley is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.
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Gary Risley is the sitting San Juan County probate judge, per the Durango Herald, having previously served two earlier terms in the office before term limits and later returning by county commission appointment in 2021. Risley is the founding director of the Risley Law Firm, P.C. in Farmington, per the Durango Herald. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for San Juan County Probate Judge in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for San Juan County Probate Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Risley. Candidate information follows official San Juan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the San Juan County Probate Judge 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 San Juan County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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