New Mexico Election 2026: US House of Representatives, District 1

A Republican compounding pharmacist from Rio Rancho hopes to unseat an incumbent U.S. congresswoman who has represented New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District since President Joe Biden appointed then-U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland to lead the federal Interior Department in 2021. Source NM spoke with both candidates about their priorities ahead of the Nov.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 2,613

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A Republican compounding pharmacist from Rio Rancho hopes to unseat an incumbent U.S. congresswoman who has represented New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District since President Joe Biden appointed then-U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland to lead the federal Interior Department in 2021.

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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) first won the seat in a 2021 special election to fill the vacancy created by Haaland’s appointment. Stansbury has …

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