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Valencia County, New Mexico

Valencia County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Valencia County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alan Fredrick Montano and Joseph Eugene Rowland. Candidate information follows official Valencia 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 Valencia County Sheriff, per the New Mexico Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.

Alan Fredrick Montano

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Biography
Alan Fredrick Montano works for the Valencia County Sheriff's Office and has more than 28 years of law enforcement experience, including 13 years with the Valencia County Sheriff's Office and time as a probation and parole officer, per the Valencia County News-Bulletin. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

Joseph Eugene Rowland

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Biography
Joseph Eugene Rowland is a lieutenant with the Valencia County Sheriff's Office, holding an associate of science degree in criminal justice from Cochise College and a diploma from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, 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 Sheriff in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Valencia County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alan Fredrick Montano and Joseph Eugene Rowland. Candidate information follows official Valencia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Valencia County Sheriff 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?

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Valencia County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-20. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official New Mexico election office, or see the full Valencia County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.