Socorro County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 69

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 69 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Paulene Abeyta. Candidate information follows official Socorro County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michelle Paulene Abeyta (D) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 69; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Michelle Paulene Abeyta 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, Michelle Paulene Abeyta, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michelle Paulene Abeyta

D Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports child protection reforms including an independent Office of the Child Advocate
Supports expanding health care access and behavioral health services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michelle Paulene Abeyta has represented House District 69 since 2025, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists her occupation as lawyer. Abeyta is a member of the Navajo Nation from To'hajiilee and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona, per Abeyta's campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 69 in 2026?

When is the New Mexico House District 69 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 Socorro County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Socorro County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Michelle Paulene Abeyta, full profile Official New Mexico election office