Kathleen Cates
Kathleen Cates (Democratic) is the incumbent member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 44 (Bernalillo, Sandoval Counties) and a candidate for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Serves in the New Mexico Legislature (Representative since 2023), representing Bernalillo & Sandoval County.
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“Kathleen delivers for our district, from ensuring our farmers have the water they need, to supporting our first responders with equipment and services. She defends all our freedoms, including our right to read what we want, a woman's right to make her own health care decisions, and the right of people with disabilities to have access and equal treatment.”
(Kathleen Cates Campaign Website) “I am proud to represent New Mexico District 44 as your advocate in the Roundhouse. District 44 comprises the village of Corrales as well as parts of the cities of Rio Rancho and NW Albuquerque.”
(Kathleen Cates Campaign Website) “I love meeting my constituents, and you may see me in your neighborhood someday. But until then, I am frequently at Village Council and City Council meetings, as well as other public forums.See the Events Calendar to learn where I'll be next. In addition,we can now also meet at my legislative office at the CNM Workforce Training Center. So please come by and say hello. Hope to meet you soon!”
(Kathleen Cates Campaign Website)Adam Prior
Adam Prior (Republican) is a 2026 candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 44 (Bernalillo, Sandoval Counties) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
· Candidate campaign website & Ballotpedia (secondary source)
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“Public Safety and safe communities. Improving our children's education and making sure each parent has a say with their child. Improving our water infrastructure”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Improving our children's education. We are ranked at the bottom of the US. If we improve our children's education we can help reduce our crime to which is not acceptable. New Mexico needs to be able to thrive with great schools for our youth, and trade schools for our young adults (if that's the direction they want to go to.). We need New Mexico to where businesses and individuals want to come, build, stay and succeed.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “A practical plan to lower costs, strengthen public safety, improve roads and drainage, protect our water and local character, and keep parents involved in education.”
(Adam Prior Campaign Website)