New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 66

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 1,651

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Three Republicans are competing to represent a sprawling district in southeast New Mexico where much of the state’s oil and gas production occurs.

All three candidates, running to replace Rep. Jimmy Mason (R-Artesia), who retired earlier this year, said if elected, they hope to be a voice in Santa Fe on behalf of the state’s oil and gas epicenter, which has supported record state budgets crafted by Democratic majorities.

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