State Representative District 53 in New Mexico State House District 53, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Sarah Angelina Silva — Incumbent State Representative in Las Cruces, NM

  Sarah Angelina Silva is an incumbent State Representative for New Mexico's District 53, serving Dona Ana and Otero counties since 2025. A coach and consultant by profession, she won a challenging House race in 2024. As a legislator, she serves on key standing committees including House Appropriations & Finance and House Taxation & Revenue, and advisory committees such as Economic & Rural Development. She proudly voted to open primary elections to independent and unaffiliated voters, advocating for every voice in the Roundhouse. Silva is seeking re-election to continue her work ensuring District 53 is a place where people can thrive.

• Ben Luna, Jr — Candidate for State Representative in NM

  Ben Luna Jr., also known as Benjamin Luna, is a Republican candidate seeking election to the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 53 in the 2026 Primary Election. He advocates for strengthening community relationships with local police and improving safety protocols. His platform also includes offering programs to address drug and alcohol addiction, cutting bureaucratic red tape for New Mexican businesses, and implementing common-sense budgets to eliminate wasteful spending. In education, Luna prioritizes student success, aiming to provide career paths that keep the new generation in state with good-paying jobs, and stresses the importance of protecting teachers and parents. He previously ran for the U.S. Senate for New Mexico in both 2024 and 2026, withdrawing from those primaries.