New Mexico State House District 31

Current seat holder: Nicole Chavez (R).

Lisa Curtis

Lisa Curtis (Democratic) is a 2026 candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 31 (Bernalillo County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

· Candidate campaign website & Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site

“I'm asking to represent House District 31 to make it affordable to live here, make it worth staying here, and hold powerful interests accountable when they put their profits ahead of New Mexico families.” (Lisa Curtis Campaign Website)
“Access to quality healthcare is a right. We should be moving toward universal healthcare while taking action now to address New Mexico's healthcare crisis — protecting patients and making our state a better place for doctors, nurses and other providers to practice.” (Lisa Curtis Campaign Website)
“Congress must also expand medical-school and residency slots to address the national shortage long term. But New Mexicans can't wait — we need state action now.” (Lisa Curtis Campaign Website)

Nicole Chavez

Nicole Chavez (Republican) Serves in the New Mexico Legislature (Representative since 2025), representing Bernalillo County.

Campaign site

“Addressing our out of control crime issue by fixing the Pre-trial release, strengthening our criminal penalties and creating mandatory education or vocational training to the incarcerated to acquire skills to use when they are reintegrated into the community.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)
“Cut the red tape strangling small business. Fix the conditions driving employers out. Keep our graduates in New Mexico instead of watching them leave the state.” (Nicole Chavez Campaign Website)
“Trust our teachers. Give parents a real say in their kids' classrooms. Let families choose the right school for their child, not be locked in by their ZIP code.” (Nicole Chavez Campaign Website)