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Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Santa Fe County Commissioner, District 1

One candidate is tracked for Santa Fe County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Henry Roybal. Candidate information follows official Santa Fe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Henry Roybal is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

New Mexico › Santa Fe County › Santa Fe County Commissioner, District 1

Henry Roybal

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Top priorities
  • Protecting open space, wildlife corridors and water resources while preserving agricultural traditions
  • Expanding solar energy access, including community solar programs for working families, seniors and renters
  • Responsible growth that expands affordable housing and strengthens infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Henry Roybal is the sitting Santa Fe County Commissioner for District 1, first elected in January 2015, per Santa Fe County. He has worked in federal and county government for 19 years, including at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Santa Fe County, and holds degrees from Northern New Mexico College in Electronic Packaging and Design and in Electromechanical Engineering Design. He also coaches youth sports and serves on regional organizations including the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Santa Fe County Commissioner, District 1 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Santa Fe County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Henry Roybal. Candidate information follows official Santa Fe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Santa Fe County Commissioner, District 1 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 Santa Fe County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Henry Roybal, full profileOfficial New Mexico election office