Marsella Duarte Serna

Marsella Duarte Serna, a Democrat, is seeking election to the New Mexico House of Representatives for District 16 in the 2026 primary. She previously held a brief appointment to the same seat in 2022, serving the remainder of a term. Duarte Serna currently works as an administrative lead with the Bernalillo County treasurer’s office, bringing experience from roles as a kindergarten teacher, legislative aide, and an investigator with the Children Youth and Families Department. With a background influenced by her mother's career in government, she is running again, stating she is "laser-focused" after a previous campaign loss. Her district covers Albuquerque's west side.