State Representative District 17 in New Mexico State House District 17, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Cynthia D Borrego — Incumbent State Representative in Albuquerque, NM

  Cynthia D. Borrego is the incumbent New Mexico State Representative for District 17, first elected in November 2022 and serving since January 2023. A Democrat, she is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. Borrego is a business owner and retired professional planner, holding degrees from the University of New Mexico. Her public service background includes an impactful term on the Albuquerque City Council from 2017-2021. As a legislator, she serves on the House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs; and Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements committees, also chairing the Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee. Borrego is a Latina.

• Stacey Deanne Rich — Candidate for State Representative in NM

  Stacey Deanne Rich is a Republican candidate vying for a seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 17. She is on the ballot for the Republican primary election, slated for June 2, 2026. As a candidate for State Representative, Rich would be involved in crucial legislative duties, including voting on public policy issues, determining state spending and taxation, and deciding on gubernatorial vetoes. Her campaign marks her bid to contribute to state governance in New Mexico.