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2026 Race · New Mexico

U.S. House (District 1)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in New Mexico is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Melanie Ann Stansbury (Democratic) and Ndidiamaka Okpareke (Republican). The seat is currently held by Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic), who has served since June 2021, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Ndidiamaka Okpareke

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Melanie A. Stansbury

Democratic · Since June 2021

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Natural Resources
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9300

    To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs...

  • HR.6162

    Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025

2026 New Mexico U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in New Mexico in 2026?

Melanie Ann Stansbury (Democratic) and Ndidiamaka Okpareke (Republican). Melanie Ann Stansbury is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Mexico U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New Mexico and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Melanie A. Stansbury, a Democratic, currently represents New Mexico, serving since June 2021.

What committees does Melanie A. Stansbury serve on?

Melanie A. Stansbury serves on House Committee on Natural Resources and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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