Strengthen the Blue

We are working together across New Mexico to support Democratic candidates in competitive state house races — defending and expanding our majority.

How we can help

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.

Photo	Candidate	State	Race
PA	Michelle Paulene Abeyta	New Mexico	NM-HD-69
PA	JD and Indigenous rights advocate, Michelle won HD-69 in 2024 and beat back a rematch from former incumbent Harry Garcia in 2026. Update: Michelle won the June 2 primary 68% to 32% over former incumbent Harry Garcia — and is effectively elected: she has no Republican opponent in the general election. Congratulations, Rep. Abeyta!
SB	Sarah Boses	New Mexico	NM-HD-50
SB	Santa Fe school board chair and oncology nurse, Sarah runs to succeed Rep. McQueen in the Sandoval/Santa Fe HD-50 open seat. Update: Sarah ran unopposed in the June 2 primary (5,727 votes) and advances to the general election against Republican Kenneth Brennan.
AF	Abby Foster	New Mexico	NM-HD-27
AF	Attorney and advocate for accessible justice, Abby defeated incumbent Marian Matthews in the June 2 primary and advances to the general election. Update: Abby won the June 2 primary 52% to 48% over incumbent Marian Matthews, defeating the sitting representative. She advances to the general election against Jahnelle Louise Garcia.
AG	Anita Gonzales	New Mexico	NM-HD-70
AG	Educator and Sierra Club board member, Anita won HD-70 on her third try in 2024 and defeated Ambrose Castellano again in the 2026 primary — she is effectively elected. Update: Anita won the June 2 primary 62% to 38% over Ambrose Castellano, defeating him a second time. With no Republican opponent in the general election, Anita is effectively elected. Congratulations!
YJ	Yolanda Jaramillo	New Mexico	NM-HD-41
YJ	Educator and acequia water advocate, endorsed by Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, Yolanda won the June 2 primary 55-45% over Debbie Rodella and is effectively elected. Update: Yolanda won the June 2 primary 55% to 45% over former incumbent Debbie Rodella. With no Republican opponent in the general election, Yolanda is effectively elected. Congratulations!
LM	Lori Martinez	New Mexico	NM-HD-37
LM	Executive Director of NGAGENM and 20-year Las Cruces social worker, Lori brings deep community roots to HD-37. Update: Lori won the June 2 primary 60% to 40% over Matilda Villalobos and advances to the general election against Republican Isabella Solis.
SS	Sarah Silva	New Mexico	NM-HD-53
SS	Incumbent HD-53 rep, Sarah won a narrow 2024 general election and is working to make healthcare and utilities more reliable in southern NM. Update: Sarah ran unopposed in the June 2 primary (1,472 votes) and advances to the general election against Republican Ben Luna Jr.
RT	Raul Turrieta	New Mexico	NM-HD-39
RT	Four-term Grant County Assessor and Silver City community pillar, Raul challenges Republican incumbent Luis Terrazas in HD-39. Update: Raul ran unopposed in the June 2 primary (3,493 votes) and advances to the general election against Republican incumbent Luis Terrazas.
NW	Dr. Nancy Wright	New Mexico	NM-HD-40
NW	Pediatrician, Pawnee Nation member, and former NM Medical Society president, Dr. Wright brings science and service to HD-40. Update: Dr. Wright was defeated in the June 2 primary by incumbent Joseph Sanchez (70% to 30%). We are grateful for her years of service and her courageous campaign.