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Eric Montano

Eric Montano

Republican · New Mexico · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Valencia County Magistrate Judge, Division 3, New Mexico

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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Valencia County Magistrate Judge, Division 3
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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Fairness, justice and accountability on the bench
  • Ensuring victims have a voice in the courtroom
Biography

Eric Montano served 20 years in the United States Air Force and has more than 30 years of combined civilian law enforcement experience, per his campaign site. Montano holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management and a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on law enforcement and corrections, and is a small business owner, per his campaign site.

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On the ballot

Valencia County Magistrate Judge, Division 3New Mexico · 2026Valencia County sample ballot

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