State Representative District 38 in New Mexico State House District 38, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• David L Mooney — Recruiter in NM

  David Mooney, a Democratic write-in candidate, is running for the New Mexico House of Representatives District 38. Born and raised in New Mexico, he graduated from NMSU in 2015 before returning home after living in Oregon. Mooney brings over eight years of experience as an organizer and field director for campaigns across numerous states and DC. He currently works as a recruiter, contributes to local non-profits, and volunteers as a bike mechanic. Mooney is dedicated to a solutions-focused approach to support families, workers, and small businesses, advocating for an economy that benefits local residents and investments in communities, promising to work across the aisle for common-sense solutions.

• Rebecca Dow — Incumbent State Representative in NM

  Rebecca Dow is an incumbent Republican State Representative for New Mexico's 38th district, encompassing parts of Doña Ana, Sierra, and Socorro counties. She currently serves from 2025, having previously held the seat from 2017 to 2022. Dow is a businesswoman and educator by profession, holding an associate degree from Tulsa Community College and a bachelor's degree from Oral Roberts University. She is running for re-election in the 2026 Republican primary. Throughout her legislative career, she has been active on various committees, including Appropriations and Finance, and Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements. She previously sought the Republican nomination for New Mexico governor in 2022.