John Block
John Block (Republican) is the incumbent member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 51 (Otero County) and a candidate for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Serves in the New Mexico Legislature (Representative since 2023), representing Otero County.
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“He continues to fight for our Constitutional rights around Alamogordo at the local APS Board, City Commission, and County Commission meetings. He's stood up for the interests our community cares about, especially those of our active-duty Service Members, Veterans, and Law Enforcers. In 2021, a New Mexico Law Enforcement group recognized him for backing our brave men and women in Blue.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Protecting Families And LIFE. John has dedicated countless weekends to counsel pregnant women considering abortion to choose life. John will sponsor legislation to protect citizens at all stages of life. Locally, he's advocated against Critical Race Theory and mask mandates in front of the Alamogordo Public School Board. As your legislator, he will champion our children and parents.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “John has a passion for protecting our Constitutional rights and has tirelessly fought for them, whether it be our Second Amendment or the most important Right to Life. In the Legislature, John will fight to stop bad bills restricting our Constitutional freedoms. He has testified against and helped defeat extreme anti-gun proposals, such as a 2021 bill that would have criminalized parents for teaching their children how to shoot. He will never back down in this fight, and he will always listen to what the people of District 51 want.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Grace Nagamine
Grace Nagamine (Independent) is a 2026 candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 51 (Otero County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
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“I was raised in Alamogordo by my grandmother, Ramona Torres, who taught me faith, hard work, and that you take care of the people around you. Service runs in my family: my father served in the Air Force, and my brother, Sgt. Alfred R. Lewis, served in the Army. That's why Holloman AFB and our veterans are personal to me.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I'm not running for a party; I'm running for my neighbors. Too often, decisions in Santa Fe are shaped by party leaders and insiders instead of the families who live with the results. As an Independent, I'll judge every bill by one question: is it good for District 51? I'll work with Democrats and Republicans alike when it helps our community, and I'll stand up to either side when it doesn't. You'll always know where I stand, and my door will always be open.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Children and CYFD reform are closest to my heart. I've served in the nursery at Mountain View Church for more than ten years, and I founded Royal Angels in honor of my granddaughter, Melanie. Every child deserves to feel safe and loved.”
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