State Representative District 48 in New Mexico State House District 48, New Mexico
2026 Primary Election
- Tara L Lujan — Incumbent State Representative in Santa Fe, NM
Tara L. Lujan is an incumbent State Representative for New Mexico's 48th district, a position she has held since August 2020 after being appointed by the Santa Fe County Commission. A native of Santa Fe, she previously served as the human resources director for the New Mexico State Treasurer's Office and worked as a campaign manager. Lujan, a Latina and a Democrat, is an active legislator, serving on significant committees such as House Appropriations & Finance and House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs. Her involvement also extends to interim committees, including Investments & Pensions Oversight and Science, Technology & Telecommunications. She is seeking re-election for the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 2026 Primary Election.
- Victoria May Garcia — Candidate for State Representative in NM
Victoria May Garcia is a Republican candidate seeking election to the New Mexico House of Representatives for District 48 in the primary election on June 2, 2026. She is focused on public safety, advocating for law enforcement and judicial reforms. Garcia supports empowering parents, expanding school choice, and improving classroom education for New Mexico's children. Her platform also includes healthcare initiatives, such as a "Senior Bill of Rights" to lower prescription costs and increase oversight in care facilities. Economically, she aims to eliminate the tax on Social Security and provide broad tax relief for working families and small businesses, addressing inflation.