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Valencia County, New Mexico

Valencia County Commissioner, District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Valencia County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher K. Williams and Sharalaina Piro-Rael. Candidate information follows official Valencia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Valencia County Commissioner, District 1, 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.

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Christopher K. Williams

Republican

Biography

Christopher K. Williams works as an emergency planner and holds a seat on the University of New Mexico-Valencia advisory board, per the Valencia County News-Bulletin. Williams has an associate degree in nuclear engineering technology, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Sharalaina Piro-Rael

Democrat

Biography

Sharalaina Piro-Rael works as a music store manager and holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of New Mexico, per the Valencia County News-Bulletin. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Valencia County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher K. Williams and Sharalaina Piro-Rael. Candidate information follows official Valencia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Valencia 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 Valencia County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot
Valencia County Probate JudgeValencia County Magistrate Judge, Division 1Valencia County Magistrate Judge, Division 2See all 13 Valencia County races
Candidate profiles
Christopher K. Williams, full profileSharalaina Piro-Rael, full profileOfficial New Mexico election office