State Representative District 4 in New Mexico State House District 4, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Joseph Franklin Hernandez — Incumbent State Representative in Shiprock, NM

  Joseph Franklin Hernandez is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for New Mexico's 4th district, serving since January 1, 2025. A community organizer by profession and an alumnus of Shiprock High School, he represents San Juan County, including Shiprock and part of Farmington. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. As a legislator, he is actively involved in state governance, serving on significant committees such as House Appropriations & Finance, Indian Affairs, and Water & Natural Resources. He has sponsored legislation across various sessions, demonstrating his commitment to legislative action for his constituents.

• Christina J Aspaas — Electrician - MSHA certified in Fruitland, NM

  Christina Aspaas, 58, is a Democrat running for the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 4 in the June 2, 2026 primary. An electrician by trade, holding an AA in Controls Tech and MSHA certification, she resides in Fruitland. She is challenging an incumbent in her current primary race. Aspaas previously ran for a nonpartisan school board position in 2025 and also for this same State Representative seat in the 2022 Democratic primary, which she did not win. She has expressed some reservation regarding a state-run paid family and medical leave program but has no record of arrests, tax liens, or bankruptcies.

• Heather Scott Ellison — Candidate for State Representative in NM

  Heather Scott Ellison is a Republican candidate seeking to represent District 4 in the New Mexico House of Representatives during the 2026 Primary Election. As a prospective State Representative, she aims to participate in critical legislative functions, including voting on public policy bills, determining state spending levels, adjusting taxes, and considering gubernatorial vetoes. While specific policy platforms are not detailed in the provided information, her candidacy suggests a commitment to addressing these core responsibilities of a state legislator in New Mexico. She will be on the ballot for the Republican Primary on June 2, 2026.