State Representative District 31 in New Mexico State House District 31, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Ryan Anselm Braid — Candidate for State Representative in NM

  Ryan Anselm Braid is a Democratic candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives, seeking election to District 31 in the 2026 Primary. As a State Representative, Braid would be responsible for voting on public policy bills, determining state spending levels, adjusting taxes, and deciding whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes. The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, where Braid is slated to face Republican opponent Nicole Chavez. Campaign finance records indicate an opening balance of $500, with no recorded contributions or expenditures between April 7 and May 4, 2026, for the "Braid for House" committee.

• Nicole Chavez — Incumbent State Representative in Albuquerque, NM

  Nicole Chavez is the incumbent Republican State Representative for New Mexico's 31st District, assuming office in 2025 as the first Hispanic woman to hold the seat. With a background in healthcare leadership, she was driven into public service after her son's 2015 drive-by shooting death, becoming a victim's advocate. Chavez champions stronger penalties for repeat and violent juvenile offenders, seeking to reverse 'catch-and-release' bail policies. She advocates for closing the border and ending New Mexico's sanctuary state status to stop illegal drugs and human trafficking. In healthcare, she aims to boost provider retention by lowering malpractice insurance and increasing Medicaid reimbursement. She is running in the 2026 Primary Election.