2026 Bernalillo County Primary Guide
NOTICE: The information provided below was gathered from public news outlets, social media, campaign websites, and other public records.
County Assessor
Democratic Party
Damian R. Lara Incumbent
Countywide
Damian Lara has served as County Assessor since 2023. An attorney with degrees from Brown University and UNM Law, his background includes work as a deputy assessor and state legislative staff.
Email: DAMIANLARALISTENS@GMAIL.COM
Phone: (505) 514-1612
Linda Stover
Countywide
Linda Stover currently serves as the Bernalillo County Clerk. With a long history in local government administration, she highlights her experience in managing large-scale public records.
Email: LINDASTOVER4ASSESSOR@GMAIL.COM
Phone: (505) 453-0770
Republican Party
Michael Ray Maine
Countywide
Michael Ray Maine is running on a platform of fiscal oversight and property tax transparency, advocating for more accessible appeals processes for homeowners and seniors.
Email: MMAINE6877@GMAIL.COM
Phone: (505) 681-4171
No campaign website found
County Commissioner
Democratic Party
Barbara Christine Baca Incumbent
District 1
Barbara Baca was elected to the Commission in 2022. Her work focuses on open space preservation, public health initiatives, and community infrastructure projects.
Email: BARBARABACAFORBERNCO@GMAIL.COM
Phone: (505) 269-6855
Eric Olivas Incumbent
District 5
Eric Olivas is a local small business owner and mechanical contractor. His tenure has focused on public safety oversight, government transparency, and economic development.
Email: OLIVASFORBERNCO@GMAIL.COM
Phone: (505) 934-4540
Republican Party
Thomas Wayne Riley
District 5
Thomas Wayne Riley focuses on protecting rural land use rights and prioritizing public safety and law enforcement funding for East Mountain residents.
Email: thomasrileyforcountycomm@proton.me
Phone: (405) 808-7175
No campaign website found
Wayne A. Yevoli
District 5
Wayne Yevoli is a businessman advocating for smaller government and increased accountability in county spending to foster a pro-business environment.
Email: WAYNEFORNEWMEXICO@GMAIL.COM
Phone: (505) 350-2243
County Sheriff
Democratic Party
John D. Allen Incumbent
Countywide
Sheriff John Allen is a veteran law enforcement officer with over 20 years of experience. He focuses on violent crime reduction and behavioral health response.
Email: JOHN@ELECTJOHNALLEN.COM
Phone: (505) 249-6881
Republican Party
No candidates listed for this office.
