New Mexico Supreme Court orders incumbent Republican state Rep. Dow back on the ballot

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously ruled that incumbent state Rep. Rebecca Dow, a Republican who represents a sweeping legislative district encompassing Truth or Consequences and Elephant Butte, should stay on the June 2 primary ballot.

Her candidacy had been in question since a state district court judge booted her from the ballot in early April. Democrat Tara Jaramillo, who briefly held Dow’s seat while the Republican unsuccessfully ran for governor, filed …

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