Elaine Sena Cortez

Elaine Sena Cortez is the incumbent New Mexico State Representative for District 62, having taken office in January 2025. A business owner and professor, she was born in Roswell and raised in Hobbs. As a Republican, she champions a "tough-on-crime" stance, advocating for reviews of violent felony statutes and bail reform. Cortez also focuses on economic policies, aiming to reduce workforce barriers and attract skilled labor. She serves on key legislative committees, including Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, and Health & Human Services. She is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary election.