Brian G. Baca
Biography
Brian G. Baca has represented House District 8, covering Valencia County, since 2022, per the New Mexico Legislature member page, which lists his occupation as educator. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Valencia County, New Mexico
New Mexico House District 8
Valencia County, New Mexico
New Mexico House District 8
2 candidates are tracked for New Mexico House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian G. Baca and Katherine Joanna Gauer. Candidate information follows official Valencia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Brian G. Baca (R), Katherine Joanna Gauer (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 8. Brian G. Baca 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, Brian G. Baca, is on the ballot.