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Bernalillo County, New Mexico

2026 election results. Deb Haaland (D) has 63% of the vote for governor in Bernalillo County, with about 94% of the expected vote counted. The margin is 3.5 points more Democratic than the 2024 presidential vote here. Bernalillo County is split between 2 U.S. House districts. Below are also 45 local contests from the state's own results.

2026 results in Bernalillo County

U.S. Senate

Ben Ray Lujan
69.0%172,306
Larry Marker
31.0%77,461
94% counted

Statewide: Ben Ray Lujan wins. Called.

Governor

Deb Haaland
62.5%156,285
Greggory Hull
37.5%93,582
94% counted

Statewide: Deb Haaland wins. Called.

U.S. House: New Mexico 1st District

Melanie Stansbury
68.6%132,333
Ndidiamaka Okpareke
31.4%60,591
99% counted

Only part of Bernalillo County is in this district; these are that part's votes. Whole district: Melanie Stansbury wins. Called.

U.S. House: New Mexico 2nd District

Gabriel Vasquez
67.0%37,387
Gregory Cunningham
33.0%18,417
86% counted

Only part of Bernalillo County is in this district; these are that part's votes. Whole district: Gabriel Vasquez wins. Called.

The leader in Bernalillo County is only who has the most votes counted here. Races are won statewide or district-wide, and only the race pages report calls. Last vote update here Nov 5, 12:50 PM.

45 local contests in Bernalillo County

County offices, local measures and judges on Bernalillo County's ballots, from New Mexico's official results file. Names are as the state prints them. "Ahead" describes the current count; it isn't a race call, and we don't call measures.

County offices

Public Education Commissioner DISTRICT 2

CandidateVotesShare
Kenneth James Pascoe R47,513100.0%

Kenneth James Pascoe is unopposed.

Public Education Commissioner DISTRICT 3

CandidateVotesShare
Jacob A Trujillo D52,67380.0%
Dennis C Dinge13,15020.0%

Jacob A Trujillo ahead in Bernalillo County.

Public Education Commissioner DISTRICT 5

CandidateVotesShare
Sharon E Clahchischilliage R162100.0%

Sharon E Clahchischilliage is unopposed. The contest crosses into 5 other counties; across all of them: Sharon E Clahchischilliage 39,716 (100.0%).

Public Education Commissioner DISTRICT 6

CandidateVotesShare
Stewart Alan Ingham R2,882100.0%

Stewart Alan Ingham is unopposed. The contest crosses into 10 other counties; across all of them: Stewart Alan Ingham 48,969 (100.0%).

County Commissioner by Commissioner District - Bernalillo DISTRICT 1

CandidateVotesShare
Barbara Christine Baca D37,224100.0%

Barbara Christine Baca is unopposed.

County Commissioner by Commissioner District - Bernalillo DISTRICT 5

CandidateVotesShare
Eric Olivas D34,21060.8%
Thomas Wayne Riley R22,01339.2%

Eric Olivas ahead in Bernalillo County.

County Sheriff - Bernalillo

CandidateVotesShare
John D Allen D167,018100.0%

John D Allen is unopposed.

County Assessor - Bernalillo

CandidateVotesShare
Linda Stover D160,95067.4%
Michael Ray Maine R77,86732.6%

Linda Stover ahead in Bernalillo County.

Local measures

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall JANE CONWAY LEVY be retained as District Court Judge, Division 25? SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 25

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes125,15766.8%
No62,16733.2%

Yes ahead with 66.8% in Bernalillo County.

LIBRARY BONDS: Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $2,500,000 for the purpose of purchasing materials and resources for libraries within Bernalillo County, New Mexico, said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes, and to be issued and sold at such time or times and upon such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? - Bernalillo

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes163,78473.5%
No59,09526.5%

Yes ahead with 73.5% in Bernalillo County.

PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, FLEET AND OTHER COUNTY BUILDINGS BONDS: Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $8,900,000 for the purpose of acquiring property, planning, designing, upgrading, constructing, remodeling, purchasing, furnishing, equipping, repairing and otherwise improving, County facilities and fleet, including but not limited to health and public safety facilities, fire station and law enforcement facilities, jail and detention center facilities, courthouse facilities, youth and family service center and learning facilities, visitors center facilities, necessary redevelopment of facilities, and replacement of fleet vehicles and heavy equipment, and construction and improvements required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes, and to be issued and sold at such time or times and upon such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? - Bernalillo

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes160,81672.3%
No61,68127.7%

Yes ahead with 72.3% in Bernalillo County.

PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS: Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $20,384,920 for the purpose of acquiring property, planning, designing, upgrading, constructing, remodeling, furnishing, equipping, repairing and otherwise improving park and recreational facilities within the County, including but not limited to parks, aquatic centers, community centers, playgrounds, ball fields, open spaces, cultural and educational facilities, community recreation centers and pools, and necessary redevelopment of facilities, and construction and improvements required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes, and to be issued and sold at such time or times and upon such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? - Bernalillo

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes174,72678.0%
No49,41822.0%

Yes ahead with 78.0% in Bernalillo County.

TRANSPORTATION BONDS: Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $6,215,080 for the purpose of acquiring property, planning, designing, upgrading, constructing, rehabilitating, furnishing, equipping, repairing and otherwise improving transportation facilities within the County, including but not limited to roads, non-motor vehicle pathways, bridges, traffic calming facilities, guardrails, bike lanes, trails, sidewalks, transit improvements, paving, landscaping, traffic signals and other street improvements, and necessary construction and improvements required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes, and to be issued and sold at such time or times and upon such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? - Bernalillo

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes168,75675.7%
No54,13624.3%

Yes ahead with 75.7% in Bernalillo County.

STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITIES BONDS: Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $1,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring property, planning, designing, upgrading, constructing, rehabilitating, equipping, repairing and otherwise improving drainage and utility infrastructure, including but not limited to storm sewer and drainage, wastewater, water and drainage systems and facilities within Bernalillo County, New Mexico, said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes, and to be issued and sold at such time or times and upon such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? - Bernalillo

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes180,60580.6%
No43,53619.4%

Yes ahead with 80.6% in Bernalillo County.

PUBLIC HOUSING BONDS: Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $6,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring property, planning, designing, upgrading, constructing, remodeling, rehabilitating, furnishing, equipping, repairing and otherwise improving housing facilities within the County, said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes, and to be issued and sold at such time or times and upon such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? - Bernalillo

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes146,23665.9%
No75,56534.1%

Yes ahead with 65.9% in Bernalillo County.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FUNDING REQUIREMENT: Shall the Charter of the City of Albuquerque be amended to repeal Article XI, Section 7, which requires voter approval before the City may appropriate more than $10 million for a performing arts center so that future funding of any amount would no longer require a separate vote? CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes103,41456.5%
No79,55843.5%

Yes ahead with 56.5% in Bernalillo County. Albuquerque's page.

PUBLIC SAFETY GROSS RECEIPTS TAX DEDICATION UPDATE: Shall the City of Albuquerque amend the Public Safety Gross Receipts Tax to divide funds amongst updated city services? The money would be divided as follows: Police 35%; Fire 38%; Albuquerque Community Safety 8%; Health, Housing, and Homelessness 8%; Prisoner Transport 6%; and Code Enforcement 5%. This would not increase the tax rate. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes130,66872.0%
No50,82128.0%

Yes ahead with 72.0% in Bernalillo County. Albuquerque's page.

GENERAL OBLIGATION FLOOD CONTROL BONDS: Shall the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in principal amount- not exceeding $30,000 000 for the extension betterment, alteration, reconstruction, repair and other improvements of the Authority's flood control system? - Bernalillo ALBUQUERQUE METROPOLITAN ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes169,36079.4%
No43,99220.6%

Yes ahead with 79.4% in Bernalillo County.

Judges

District Court Judge SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 02

CandidateVotesShare
Matthew Edwin Chavez D164,019100.0%

Matthew Edwin Chavez is unopposed.

District Court Judge SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 11

CandidateVotesShare
Bryan T Fox D161,634100.0%

Bryan T Fox is unopposed.

District Court Judge SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 19

CandidateVotesShare
Diana Lynn Garcia D162,974100.0%

Diana Lynn Garcia is unopposed.

District Court Judge SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 24

CandidateVotesShare
Crystal Emerald Lees D160,351100.0%

Crystal Emerald Lees is unopposed.

Judge of the Metropolitan Court DIVISION 5

CandidateVotesShare
Ramon J Maestas D153,25164.7%
Kerry J Morris R83,60135.3%

Ramon J Maestas ahead in Bernalillo County.

Judge of the Metropolitan Court DIVISION 19

CandidateVotesShare
Andrea Inez Gunderson D162,045100.0%

Andrea Inez Gunderson is unopposed.

Probate Judge - Bernalillo

CandidateVotesShare
Veronica Hernandez D161,557100.0%

Veronica Hernandez is unopposed.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall DAVID K THOMSON be retained as Justice of the Supreme Court?

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes128,86666.7%
No64,42133.3%

Yes ahead with 66.7% in Bernalillo County. The contest crosses into 32 other counties; across all of them: Yes 400,874 (68.6%), No 183,099 (31.4%).

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall SHANNON BACON be retained as Justice of the Supreme Court?

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes129,30467.0%
No63,56833.0%

Yes ahead with 67.0% in Bernalillo County. The contest crosses into 32 other counties; across all of them: Yes 397,732 (68.4%), No 183,418 (31.6%).

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall J MILES HANISEE be retained as Judge of the Court of Appeals?

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes121,50664.2%
No67,72735.8%

Yes ahead with 64.2% in Bernalillo County. The contest crosses into 32 other counties; across all of them: Yes 385,336 (67.4%), No 186,502 (32.6%).

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall WILLIAM EDWARD PARNALL be retained as District Court Judge, Division 01? SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 01

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes125,20466.1%
No64,27333.9%

Yes ahead with 66.1% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall BEATRICE J BRICKHOUSE be retained as District Court Judge, Division 04? SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 04

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes127,62867.6%
No61,22632.4%

Yes ahead with 67.6% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall ALMA C GARCIA ROBERSON be retained as District Court Judge, Division 07? SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 07

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes128,07667.9%
No60,60032.1%

Yes ahead with 67.9% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall BRUCE C FOX be retained as District Court Judge, Division 10? SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 10

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes122,28065.1%
No65,68334.9%

Yes ahead with 65.1% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall LISA CHAVEZ ORTEGA be retained as District Court Judge, Division 13? SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 13

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes129,25068.4%
No59,65431.6%

Yes ahead with 68.4% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall JENNIFER J WERNERSBACH be retained as District Court Judge, Division 16? SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 16

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes125,13966.7%
No62,39633.3%

Yes ahead with 66.7% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall AMBER LOUISEE CHAVEZ BAKER be retained as District Court Judge, Division 22? SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 22

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes126,51667.5%
No60,84132.5%

Yes ahead with 67.5% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall CLARA M MORAN be retained as District Court Judge, Division 28? SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT : DIVISION 28

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes126,77467.6%
No60,72332.4%

Yes ahead with 67.6% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall CHRISTINE EVE RODRIGUEZ be retained as Judge of the Metropolitan Court, Division 2? DIVISION 2

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes128,98468.7%
No58,81531.3%

Yes ahead with 68.7% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall JOSHUA J SANCHEZ be retained as Judge of the Metropolitan Court, Division 4? DIVISION 4

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes125,89067.3%
No61,13032.7%

Yes ahead with 67.3% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall JILL MARTINEZ be retained as Judge of the Metropolitan Court, Division 8? DIVISION 8

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes125,48467.2%
No61,11232.8%

Yes ahead with 67.2% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall BRITTANY MALDONADO MALOTT be retained as Judge of the Metropolitan Court, Division 10? DIVISION 10

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes125,92367.4%
No60,82632.6%

Yes ahead with 67.4% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall JASON M JARAMILLO be retained as Judge of the Metropolitan Court, Division 12? DIVISION 12

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes124,48467.1%
No61,06132.9%

Yes ahead with 67.1% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall VIDALIA G CHAVEZ be retained as Judge of the Metropolitan Court, Division 14? DIVISION 14

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes126,51168.0%
No59,62532.0%

Yes ahead with 68.0% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall CLAIRE ANN MCDANIEL be retained as Judge of the Metropolitan Court, Division 16? DIVISION 16

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes124,05467.0%
No61,21933.0%

Yes ahead with 67.0% in Bernalillo County.

JUDICIAL RETENTION: Shall ROSIE LAZCANO ALLRED be retained as Judge of the Metropolitan Court, Division 18? DIVISION 18

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes125,65567.9%
No59,52532.1%

Yes ahead with 67.9% in Bernalillo County.

New Mexico's official results, these figures first read Nov 12, 11:27 AM. Unofficial until certified.

Compared with 2024

RaceMargin2024 presidentShift
NM SenateD +38.0D +21.6D +16.4
NM GovernorD +25.1D +21.6D +3.5
NM-01 part of the countyD +37.2D +23.9D +13.3
NM-02 part of the countyD +34.0D +13.8Not yet

Margins compare the Democrat and the Republican only. The 2024 column is the presidential margin in the same places as each race's votes here. Shift is this year's margin minus it, shown once at least 90% of the expected vote is counted. A dash means there's no 2024 figure for those exact places.

How Bernalillo County has voted for president

YearDemocratShareRepublicanShareMarginVotes
2024Kamala Harris59.3%Donald Trump38.3%D +21.1310,349
2020Joe Biden61.0%Donald Trump36.6%D +24.4317,584
2016Hillary Clinton52.2%Donald Trump34.5%D +17.7274,662
2012Barack Obama55.6%Mitt Romney39.3%D +16.4270,969
2008Barack Obama60.0%John McCain38.7%D +21.4285,778
2004John Kerry51.5%George W. Bush47.3%D +4.2256,811
2000Al Gore48.7%George W. Bush46.6%D +2.1204,319

Shares are of all presidential votes, and the margin is the Democrat's share minus the Republican's. Since 2000, the presidential margin here has moved D +19.0.

Other counties in New Mexico

New Mexico results

Sources & scope

Votes for 2026 come from the count this site reads, by county. They're unofficial until New Mexico certifies them. Past presidential votes are from MEDSL and VEST, via Polling Forecast. New Mexico's own results, deadlines and offices are on the state page.