State Representative District 12 in New Mexico State House District 12, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Art De La Cruz — Incumbent State Representative in Albuquerque, NM

  Art De La Cruz is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for New Mexico’s 12th district, serving until 2027 and seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. A native of Albuquerque, he holds degrees from the University of New Mexico and the University of Phoenix. De La Cruz served as a Representative from 2020-2021 and continuously since 2023. Prior to his legislative career, he spent 46 years at the Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico and operated a small business; he is now retired. As a legislator, he chairs the House Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee and the Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommittee, demonstrating a focus on infrastructure and public services. He also serves on committees for commerce and military affairs.

• Steven E Tafoya — Candidate for State Representative in NM

  Steven E. Tafoya is seeking election to the New Mexico House of Representatives for District 12. He is running in the Republican primary election, which is scheduled for June 2, 2026. Tafoya is vying for a seat in the state's lower legislative chamber, where representatives vote on public policy, state spending, taxes, and gubernatorial vetoes. There are no incumbents in his specific Republican primary race.