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Joseph Maestas

D · New Mexico · 2026 · Incumbent

Joseph Maestas is New Mexico's incumbent state auditor and the Democratic nominee for re-election in 2026. An engineer and former mayor of Española and Santa Fe city councilor, his office audits government agencies statewide to protect public funds and root out fraud, waste, and abuse.

Priorities

Root out fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds
Hold government agencies financially accountable
Bring engineering rigor to public oversight

On the ballot

Auditor · New Mexico · 2026

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