One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Derrick J. Lente. Candidate information follows official Sandoval County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Derrick J. Lente (D) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 65; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Derrick J. Lente 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Derrick J. Lente, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Derrick J. Lente has represented House District 65, covering parts of Rio Arriba, Sandoval and San Juan counties, since 2017, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists his occupation as business owner. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for New Mexico House District 65 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Derrick J. Lente. Candidate information follows official Sandoval County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the New Mexico House District 65 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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