State Representative District 22 in New Mexico State House District 22, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• William (bill) Scott — Candidate for State Representative in Albuquerque, NM

  William "Bill" Scott is a Democratic candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 22, in the 2026 Primary Election. He brings a background of dedicated service, having served as a military officer in the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2021. Scott is an alumnus of New Mexico State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 2003, and Vanderbilt University, from which he holds a graduate degree obtained in 2013. He also completed his high school education at Highland High School. Scott is seeking to represent his district in the state legislature, where no incumbent currently holds the seat.

• Stefani Lord — Incumbent State Representative in Sandia Park, NM

  Stefani Lord is an incumbent Republican State Representative for New Mexico's District 22, having served since 2021 and seeking re-election in 2026. She is a Ranking Member of the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee and a Member of the House Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee, among others. Her policy platform emphasizes stricter criminal justice measures, including ending "catch and release," banning sanctuary cities, bail reform, and securing the state's borders. She is a proponent of the Second Amendment, advocates for a competitive tax climate with business incentives, and supports sustainable infrastructure and educational transparency.