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Thomas Wayne Riley

Republican · New Mexico · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 5, New Mexico

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Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 5
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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Water security infrastructure for East Mountain communities
  • Water rights for local ranchers and farmers
  • Support for small businesses through zoning and licensing changes
Biography

Riley is an East Mountain area resident of Bernalillo County who graduated with Honors from the University of Oklahoma in 2010 with a degree in Anthropology and a minor in History, per his campaign site. He works in financial services with his father and brother at Riley & Lowe Financial Solutions, produces a history program called 'The American Southwest,' and serves as an officer of Elks Lodge #461 in Albuquerque and treasurer of his neighborhood association, per his campaign site.

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On the ballot

Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 5New Mexico · 2026Bernalillo County sample ballot

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