See where Cruz and Tafoya stand on taxes, public safety and schools. Names follow official Bernalillo County election filings.
Art De La Cruz (D), Steven E. Tafoya (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New Mexico House District 12. Art De La Cruz is the sitting member, per the New Mexico Legislature's member roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list.
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Art De La Cruz is retired and has served in the New Mexico House from 2020 to 2021 and again since 2023, per the New Mexico Legislature. He chairs the House Transportation, Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee, per the New Mexico Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
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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.
Who is running for New Mexico House District 12 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for New Mexico House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Art De La Cruz and Steven E. Tafoya. Candidate information follows official Bernalillo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, public safety and schools.
When is the New Mexico House District 12 election in New Mexico?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New Mexico are on the New Mexico election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Bernalillo County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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