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2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Valencia County Magistrate Judge, Division 3, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.
Biography
Eric Montano served 20 years in the United States Air Force and has more than 30 years of combined civilian law enforcement experience, per his campaign site. Montano holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management and a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on law enforcement and corrections, and is a small business owner, per his campaign site.
Top Priorities
- Fairness, justice and accountability on the bench
- Ensuring victims have a voice in the courtroom
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Rorik S. Rivenburgh retired from UPS after 30 years and currently works as a tour guide, holding a bachelor of science degree in business management, per the Valencia County News-Bulletin. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Valencia County Magistrate Judge, Division 3 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Valencia County Magistrate Judge, Division 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric Montano and Rorik S. Rivenburgh. Candidate information follows official Valencia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Valencia County Magistrate Judge, Division 3 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.
How do I see my exact Valencia County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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