New Mexico Democrats push to place 2 state House candidates on November ballot after withdrawals

New Mexico Democrats are pushing to place two new candidates for the state House of Representatives on the Nov. 3 ballot after the nominees dropped out of the race. However, in both cases county clerks argued that the local Democratic Party officials had waited too long to nominate replacements.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 568

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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New Mexico Democrats are pushing to place two new candidates for the state House of Representatives on the Nov. 3 ballot after the nominees dropped out of the race.

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Democratic challenger Elise Falanga Taylor announced on Aug. 16 that she was dropping out of the race for House District 23, a seat that’s currently held by House Minority Whip Alan T. Martinez (R-Rio Rancho). Democratic …

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