Help Flip the NM House
We are working together across New Mexico to support Democratic candidates in competitive state house races — protecting our majority and flipping seats where we can.
Early donations and volunteer time make the biggest difference in state legislative races. These contests are often decided by small margins — your support counts more here than almost anywhere.
Our key races in the NM House
Look over the candidates we've identified below, and find your favorite(s) to help out. Then click on their link to get a page with more information about who they are and how you can help.
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Paulene Abeyta | New Mexico | NM-HD-69 |
JD and Indigenous rights advocate, Paulene defends HD-69 against a rematch from her 2024 primary challenger Harry Garcia. |
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Sarah Boses | New Mexico | NM-HD-50 |
Santa Fe school board chair and oncology nurse, Sarah runs to succeed Rep. McQueen in the Sandoval/Santa Fe HD-50 open seat. |
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Abby Foster | New Mexico | NM-HD-27 |
Attorney and advocate for accessible justice, Abby challenges incumbent Marian Matthews with a proven track record of legal and policy work benefiting New Mexican communities. |
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Anita Gonzales | New Mexico | NM-HD-70 |
Educator and Sierra Club board member, Anita won HD-70 on her third try in 2024 and is fighting to hold it against Ambrose Castellano. |
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Yolanda Jaramillo | New Mexico | NM-HD-41 |
Educator and acequia water advocate endorsed by outgoing Rep. Susan Herrera, Yolanda fights payday lender Debbie Rodella for HD-41. |
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Lori Martinez | New Mexico | NM-HD-37 |
Executive Director of NGAGENM and 20-year Las Cruces social worker, Lori brings deep community roots to HD-37. |
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Sarah Silva | New Mexico | NM-HD-53 |
Incumbent HD-53 rep, Sarah won a narrow 2024 general election and is working to make healthcare and utilities more reliable in southern NM. |
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Raul Turrieta | New Mexico | NM-HD-39 |
Four-term Grant County Assessor and Silver City community pillar, Raul challenges Republican incumbent Luis Terrazas in HD-39. |
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Dr. Nancy Wright | New Mexico | NM-HD-40 |
Pediatrician, Pawnee Nation member, and former NM Medical Society president, Dr. Wright brings science and service to HD-40. |
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