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

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

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.

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