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Santa Fe County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 47

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Reena C. Szczepanski. Candidate information follows official Santa Fe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Reena C. Szczepanski (D) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 47; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Reena C. Szczepanski 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, Reena C. Szczepanski, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

New Mexico › Santa Fe County › New Mexico House District 47

Reena C. Szczepanski

D Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports expanding health care access
  • Supports economic development through creative industries
  • Supports public education improvement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Reena C. Szczepanski has represented House District 47, covering Santa Fe County, since 2023 and serves as Majority Floor Leader, per the New Mexico Legislature member page.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 47 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Reena C. Szczepanski. Candidate information follows official Santa Fe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Mexico House District 47 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 Santa Fe County ballot?

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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
Reena C. Szczepanski, full profileOfficial New Mexico election office