State Representative District 37 in New Mexico State House District 37, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Lori A Martinez — Social worker in NM

  Lori A. Martinez is a Democratic candidate for New Mexico State Representative District 37 in the 2026 primary election. A social worker with 23 years of experience in southern New Mexico, she has worked in mental health, developmental disabilities, food insecurity, and education. Martinez has a strong background in legislative advocacy, fighting for fair wages for early childhood educators and supporting paid family medical leave. She has also led local nonprofits, including Ngage New Mexico. Her policy priorities include protecting reproductive health care, expanding universal child care and other social services, advocating for culturally relevant education and stronger workforce pathways, and addressing environmental concerns like Project Jupiter's impact.

• Matilda Mccarthy Villalobos — Attorney in Las Cruces, NM

  Matilda "Tilli" McCarthy Villalobos, a Democratic candidate for New Mexico House District 37, is an attorney with experience as both a federal prosecutor, specializing in child exploitation, and a criminal defense attorney for indigent clients. Motivated by her own journey and the struggles of New Mexicans facing high costs for housing, groceries, utilities, and healthcare, she aims to create opportunity. Villalobos champions abortion access, healthcare reforms like eliminating the gross receipts tax on doctors and increasing medical residency positions. She also supports smaller classrooms, after-school programs, and expanded mental health services. A Las Cruces resident, she seeks to fight for her community and lasting prosperity for all.

• Isabella Solis — Candidate for State Representative in Las Cruces, NM

  Isabella Solis, a Republican, is running for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 37, in the 2026 election. Previously a Democratic Doña Ana County commissioner, she switched parties in 2019 and has run for Las Cruces mayor. Solis campaigns on strengthening law enforcement against drug trafficking, supporting border communities, and addressing cartel crime. Economically, she advocates for less regulation, job creation, and supporting local businesses. She also prioritizes practical infrastructure investment for Las Cruces roads and a compassionate immigration system respecting the rule of law.