Dayan "day" Mercedes Hochman-Vigil

Dayan "day" Mercedes Hochman-Vigil is a candidate for State Representative District 15 Primary Election in 2026 in New Mexico State House District 15, New Mexico.

Incumbent State Representative in Albuquerque, NM

Dayan "Day" Hochman-Vigil, a lifelong New Mexican and accomplished attorney, serves as State Representative for House District 15. Elected in 2018, she assumed office on January 1, 2019, and is currently the Majority Whip. She also manages her own law firm, DHV Law LLC, and is New Mexico's only certified aviation and space law attorney. Hochman-Vigil is a recognized leader in criminal justice reform, government transparency, healthcare access, and child protection, having sponsored over 40 bills. She advocates for safer communities, court reform, and funding for career-technical programs. She is running for re-election in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026, to continue serving her constituents in Bernalillo County and delivering results for New Mexicans.