Primary Elections

The 2026 primary election has wrapped up and the question of who will be the new district court judge in Doña Ana county has already been decided.

Democratic Candidate for Doña Ana County Sheriff, Vanessa Ordoñez wins with 37% of votes against 6 candidates.

Daisy Maldonado, Democratic candidate for Doña Ana County Commissioner District 1 wins with 54% of votes.

Todd Garrison, Republican candidate for Doña Ana County Sheriff, outperformed 3 other candidates with 57% of the vote.

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region ahead of the June 2nd primary. KRWG’s Susan Morée spoke with Gilbert Guadiana, who is a Democratic candidate for Grant County Commission, District 2.

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region ahead of the June 2nd primary. KRWG’s Susan Morée spoke with Eloy Medina, who is a Democratic candidate for Grant County Commission, District 2

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region ahead of the June 2nd primary. KRWG’s Susan Morée spoke with Raul Robles, who is a Republican candidate for Otero County Sheriff.