New Mexico Supreme Court denies Democrats’ push to put 2 replacement candidates on November ballot

The New Mexico Supreme Court in a 4-1 ruling Thursday blocked two Democrats from appearing on the Nov. 3 general election ballot, paving the way for Republicans to gain control of a rural district in the state House of Representatives. The decision leaves a lone Republican on the ballot for House District 4, a seat that Democrats have held since 20

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 4, 2026

Words: 469

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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The New Mexico Supreme Court in a 4-1 ruling Thursday blocked two Democrats from appearing on the Nov. 3 general election ballot, paving the way for Republicans to gain control of a rural district in the state House of Representatives.

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In San Juan County’s House District 4, incumbent Joseph Franklin Hernandez (D-Shiprock) last week announced he was scrapping his re-election bid after

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