Sandoval County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 57

2 candidates are tracked for New Mexico House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chriselle Verene Martinez and Catherine Jeanette Cullen. Candidate information follows official Sandoval County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chriselle Verene Martinez (D), Catherine Jeanette Cullen (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 57. Catherine Jeanette Cullen 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, Catherine Jeanette Cullen, is on the ballot.

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Chriselle Verene Martinez

Top priorities

Wants to lower costs and create opportunity for families
Wants to recruit health providers and expand access to care
Wants to invest in public schools and career pathways

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chriselle Verene Martinez is a small business owner and educator from a blue collar family, per Martinez's campaign site. Martinez holds a doctorate from the University of New Mexico and has worked in higher education and community development, per the campaign site.

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Catherine Jeanette Cullen

R Incumbent

Biography

Catherine Jeanette Cullen has represented House District 57, covering Sandoval County, since 2025, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists her occupation as real estate broker. 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 57 in 2026?

When is the New Mexico House District 57 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 Sandoval County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Sandoval County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Chriselle Verene Martinez, full profile Catherine Jeanette Cullen, full profile Official New Mexico election office