Abby Foster defeated incumbent Marian Matthews in the June 2, 2026 primary (52–48%) and advances to the general election. Support Abby directly — donations to the candidate are the most effective way to make your opinion count!
Donate » Volunteer » Campaign website »Abby Foster's law practice focuses on adult guardianship, estate planning, expungement, and public records work. Her approach is simple: meet people where they are, offer clear guidance, and make legal help accessible.
As Managing Attorney for Policy for the City of Albuquerque, Abby provided legal and policy guidance on major municipal issues. Before that, she helped lead statewide mediation programs for the Administrative Office of the Courts, building online tools that expanded access to justice in communities from Portales to Santa Fe.
In the Legislature, she worked as a bill analyst for both the Senate and House majorities on education, conservation, agriculture, and water. Her job was to cut through noise, get the facts right, and help lawmakers understand how a bill would affect real people — skills she brings to every role.
The Race
HD-27 covers Bernalillo County. Incumbent Marian Matthews defeated Greg Seeley in 2024, 55.8% to 44.2%. Matthews had broken ranks with most Democratic colleagues on key issues, notably opposing Family and Medical Leave legislation. Abby Foster defeated Matthews 52% to 48% in the June 2, 2026 primary, despite dark-money flowing to Matthews' campaign from a group called "New Chapter." Abby advances to the general election against Jahnelle Louise Garcia.
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- Abby won the June 2 primary 52% to 48% over incumbent Marian Matthews — defeating the sitting representative despite dark money flowing to her opponent. She advances to the general election against Jahnelle Louise Garcia. (D primary: Foster 52%, 2,195 — Matthews 48%, 2,048; R primary: J.L. Garcia 52%, 1,173 — Gadshall 48%, 1,077)
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- One of the services that Abby's law firm offers is Public Records Act Enforcement and Litigation — a key specialty in preparation for legislative sessions. See her blogs and explanations of those services here.