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Steven E. Tafoya

R · New Mexico · 2026

Running for New Mexico House District 12, New Mexico

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Support public safety and hold repeat offenders accountable
  • Improve roads, drainage and utilities in the South Valley
  • Prepare students for skilled trades and future opportunities
Biography

Steven E. Tafoya is a general contractor and disabled Iraqi war veteran running as the Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 12, per his campaign site. He holds a master's degree in clinical leadership and social work and is a life member of the VFW and CVMA, per his campaign site.

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New Mexico House District 12New Mexico · 2026Bernalillo County sample ballot

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