State Representative District 41 in New Mexico State House District 41, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Yolanda R Jaramillo — Former teacher and advocate in NM

  Yolanda "Pancha" Jaramillo is a Democratic candidate running for New Mexico House District 41, which is now open as the incumbent is not seeking re-election. A former teacher and longtime advocate for mental and behavioral health, as well as land and water protection, Jaramillo is driven by a desire to expand opportunities for children and families, particularly in rural Northern New Mexico communities. Her policy platform emphasizes fighting for affordable housing, good-paying jobs, and lower everyday costs. She also champions sustaining rural schools, protecting acequias and drinking water, expanding broadband, and securing more state investment for her district.

• Debbie A Rodella — Candidate for State Representative in Española, NM

  Debbie A. Rodella is seeking to return to the New Mexico House of Representatives for District 41 in the 2026 Primary Election. A lifelong resident of Española, she previously served for 26 years (1993-2018), becoming the first woman to chair the House Business and Industry Committee and the longest-serving Hispanic woman in the House. She built a reputation for delivering results for Northern New Mexico, advocating for quality education, securing infrastructure funding, and supporting land grant communities by working to return lands to local heirs. A former union member and a mother and grandmother, she is committed to fighting for her community.