State Representative District 51 in New Mexico State House District 51, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• John Block — Incumbent State Representative in Alamogordo, NM

  John Block is an incumbent Republican State Representative for New Mexico's 51st House District, serving since 2023. He represents Otero County and is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. During his tenure, he has served as Ranking Member on the House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee and as a Member of the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee, among other interim committees. Outside of his legislative duties, Block is the Editor and Founder of the Piñon Post, a New Mexico news and politics publication. He previously held roles as committee staff for the New Mexico House and an intern for the Dallas County Republican Party.