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Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Santa Fe County Magistrate Judge, Division 1

2 candidates are tracked for Santa Fe County Magistrate Judge, Division 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Harry B. Montoya and Michael R. Roybal. Candidate information follows official Santa Fe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Santa Fe County Magistrate Judge, Division 1, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.

Harry B. Montoya

Forward Party

Biography
Harry B. Montoya was born and raised in northern New Mexico and earned a degree in Psychology from Westmar College and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University, per his campaign site. Montoya has spent his career as a nonprofit executive, a Santa Fe County commissioner and a school board leader, and is a recognized authority on substance abuse prevention, per his campaign site.
Top Priorities
  • Building a community-rooted justice system
  • Ensuring fairness and accessibility in judicial proceedings
  • Bringing respect for all individuals appearing before the court
Per the campaign site.
Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-20.
Campaign site

Michael R. Roybal

D

Biography
Michael R. Roybal is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Santa Fe County Magistrate Judge, Division 1, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List. This name has not yet been researched. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Santa Fe County Magistrate Judge, Division 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Santa Fe County Magistrate Judge, Division 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Harry B. Montoya and Michael R. Roybal. Candidate information follows official Santa Fe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Santa Fe County Magistrate Judge, Division 1 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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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Santa Fe County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-20. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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