John D. Allen
Biography
John D. Allen is the sitting Bernalillo County Sheriff, per the county's official elected officials roster. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County Sheriff
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County Sheriff
Allen was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Bernalillo County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. New Mexico certifies the general election by November 24, 2026; county canvasses are due November 13. Official results: electionresults.sos.nm.gov.
About this race
John D. Allen is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.
What this office does
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Bernalillo County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, John D. Allen, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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