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Kenneth W. Christesen

Republican · New Mexico · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for San Juan County Sheriff, New Mexico

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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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San Juan County Sheriff
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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supporting deputies by rebuilding staffing and providing resources and training
  • Targeting drug trafficking, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, through proactive enforcement and interagency cooperation
  • Promoting open communication and fair policing to build community trust
Biography

Kenneth W. Christesen has lived in San Juan County since 1973 and spent 29 years in law enforcement there, per his campaign site, previously serving two elected terms as San Juan County Sheriff and as president of the New Mexico Sheriffs' Association.

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San Juan County SheriffNew Mexico · 2026San Juan County sample ballot

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