Rhoads was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lea 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.
Mark Timothy Rhoads is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.
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.
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Mark Timothy Rhoads is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lea County Sheriff, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Lea County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate was tracked for Lea County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Timothy Rhoads. Candidate information follows official Lea County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Lea County Sheriff election in New Mexico?
Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. New Mexico certifies the general election by November 24, 2026; county canvasses are due November 13. Official results: https://electionresults.sos.nm.gov/. Voting rules for New Mexico are on the New Mexico election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Who won the Lea County Sheriff race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; New Mexico certifies on November 24. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official Lea County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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