New Mexico State House District 26

Current seat holder: Eleanor Chávez (D).

Eleanor Chavez

Eleanor Chavez (Democratic) Serves in the New Mexico Legislature (Representative from 2009-2012; and since 2023), representing Bernalillo County.

Campaign site

“I raised my four children in Westgate and have lived on the Westside since 1985. I was a union organizer for over 40 years, organizing workers to improve their working conditions, benefits, and pay. I have had the honor of representing Westside families in the State Legislature for eight years.” (Eleanor Chavez Campaign Website)
“As I go door-to-door, I know that families continue to struggle with crime, healthcare costs and access, and the cost of living.” (Eleanor Chavez Campaign Website)
“I hope you will join my campaign to bring real progress to Westside families. If you have an idea to improve our community, I'd love to hear it. You can always reach me on my cell at 505-401-4732 or by email at [email protected] .” (Eleanor Chavez Campaign Website)

Corey Zimmerman

Corey Zimmerman (Republican) is a 2026 candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 26 (Bernalillo County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

· Candidate campaign website & Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site

“I am a board-certified chaplain and Executive Director of a Christian nonprofit organization. With a Master of Divinity and years of experience serving families in hospice and ministry, I am passionate about servant leadership, strong families, public safety, and economic opportunity. As a husband and father, I am committed to defending life, parental rights, religious liberty, and common-sense policies that put New Mexico families first. I believe in limited government, fiscal responsibility, and restoring trust in our communities.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)
“Faith, Family, and Freedom — I am a Christian conservative who will bring principled, servant leadership to Santa Fe. I will always defend life, traditional family values, and religious liberty. Safer Communities & Stronger Families — I will back law enforcement, crack down on crime, support parental rights in education, and fight for policies that strengthen families instead of government dependency. Economic Opportunity & Fiscal Responsibility — I will work to lower taxes, cut wasteful spending, reduce regulations, and support job-creating energy development so New Mexico families can thrive and keep more of what they earn.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)
“Public Safety: Supporting law enforcement and tough-on-crime policies to keep our communities safe. Education: Empowering parents through school choice and local control. Healthcare: Rebuilding New Mexico's healthcare system so doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers want to come, stay, and grow their careers here. We must cut bureaucracy, protect providers, and make our system better than surrounding states.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)