State Representative District 69 in New Mexico State House District 69, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Harry Garcia — Small business owner in Grants, NM

  Harry Garcia is a Democratic candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 69, in the 2026 primary election. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Vietnam War, Garcia also owns his own business. He previously represented District 69, serving from 2016 until December 2024. His platform focuses on supporting strong families and delivering for District 69. Key policy positions include fostering economic growth through better-paying jobs and small business support, advocating for fully funded public schools and affordable after-school and childcare programs, ensuring affordable healthcare and mental health access for rural communities, and modernizing infrastructure by expanding broadband and improving roads. He resides in Grants, New Mexico.

• Michelle Paulene Abeyta — Incumbent State Representative in To’hajiilee, NM

  Michelle Paulene Abeyta is an incumbent State Representative for New Mexico House District 69, having assumed office on January 1, 2025. A lawyer by profession and a life-long Democrat, she is a member of the Navajo Nation, residing in To’hajiilee with her family. Abeyta earned degrees from Central New Mexico Community College and the University of New Mexico, where she double majored in Native American Studies and Communication. She is seeking re-election in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026. Her legislative priorities include improving healthcare, advocating for education, and championing rural and tribal communities. She serves on key committees such as House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources and the Indian Affairs Committee.