2026 Elections in New Mexico
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 3 of New Mexico's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the ballot, as every House seat is every two years. One of New Mexico's two U.S. Senate seats is also on the ballot: the seat held by Ben Ray Luján (D), Class 2, whose current term ends January 3, 2027. The new regular terms begin January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
The Senate Seat on the Ballot
Ben Ray LujánDemocrat, Senate, Class 2On the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027Voted on 123 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed none, with their party 95% of the time.
- Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
Martin HeinrichDemocrat, Senate, Class 1Not on the ballot; the term ends January 3, 2031Voted on 119 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 4, with their party 96% of the time.
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM) voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
All 3 House Seats on the Ballot
The member serving now in each district, with their record on the deciding roll calls of the 119th Congress through September 16, 2026. The delegation is 3 Democrats.
| District | Member Now | Party | Votes Cast | Missed | With Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM-1 | Melanie A. Stansbury | Democrat | 327 | 8 | 98% |
| NM-2 | Gabe Vasquez | Democrat | 332 | 3 | 86% |
| NM-3 | Teresa Leger Fernandez | Democrat | 303 | 32 | 98% |
District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. The districts here are those of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
Election Day Facts
- Election Day is , set by federal law as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Every House seat is on the ballot every two years; a Senate term lasts six years, and one third of the Senate is up every two years.
- Polling hours, early voting, mail voting and registration deadlines are set by New Mexico. Find your state election office on USA.gov.
- Referandom lists who holds each seat now and how they voted. It does not list candidates, polls or forecasts.
Questions About the 2026 Election in New Mexico
When is Election Day 2026 in New Mexico?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November set by federal law (2 U.S.C. 7). Polling hours, early voting and mail voting are set by New Mexico; the state or local election office has the details.
Is there a Senate election in New Mexico in 2026?
Yes. The seat held by Ben Ray Luján (D), Class 2, is on the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
How many House seats does New Mexico have?
New Mexico has 3 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and all 3 are on the ballot in 2026. The members serving now are 3 Democrats.
Who are the senators from New Mexico?
Ben Ray Luján (D) and Martin Heinrich (D). Ben Ray Luján's seat is on the ballot in 2026. Martin Heinrich's term ends January 3, 2031.
When do the winners take office?
Members elected to regular terms take office on January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
More About New Mexico in Congress
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Referandom. (2026, September 30). 2026 Elections in New Mexico. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/elections/2026/new-mexico