Risley was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official San Juan 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.
Gary Risley is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.
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Gary Risley is the sitting San Juan County probate judge, per the Durango Herald, having previously served two earlier terms in the office before term limits and later returning by county commission appointment in 2021. Risley is the founding director of the Risley Law Firm, P.C. in Farmington, per the Durango Herald. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for San Juan County Probate Judge in 2026?
One candidate was tracked for San Juan County Probate Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Risley. Candidate information follows official San Juan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the San Juan County Probate Judge 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 San Juan County Probate Judge race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; New Mexico certifies on November 24. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official San Juan County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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