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Torrance County, New Mexico

New Mexico House District 70

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anita Amalia Gonzales. Candidate information follows official Torrance County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Anita Amalia Gonzales (D) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 70; unopposed candidates still appear on New Mexico ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Anita Amalia Gonzales 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, Anita Amalia Gonzales, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Anita Amalia Gonzales

D Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Focuses on delivering infrastructure funding for rural families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Anita Amalia Gonzales has represented House District 70, covering parts of San Miguel and Torrance counties, since 2025, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists her occupation as deputy director.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Mexico House District 70 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New Mexico House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anita Amalia Gonzales. Candidate information follows official Torrance County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Mexico House District 70 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 Torrance County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Anita Amalia Gonzales, full profileOfficial New Mexico election office