State Senator District 33 in New Mexico State Senate District 33, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• William Neil Griffin — Attorney in Ruidoso, NM

  William Neil Griffin is a Democratic candidate for the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 33 in the 2026 special primary election. He is an attorney based in Ruidoso, New Mexico, where his legal practice covers real estate law, business law, and civil rights. He is qualified to be on the ballot for the June 2, 2026, special Democratic primary.

• Rex A Wilson — Incumbent State Senator in Ancho, NM

  Rex A Wilson is an incumbent Republican State Senator representing New Mexico's 33rd District, which encompasses parts of Chavez, Lincoln, and Otero counties. He was appointed to office on January 8, 2026, by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to fill a vacancy and is now seeking election in a special Republican primary on June 2, 2026. A rancher by profession, Wilson has a background as a regional director for Presbyterian Medical Services and previously served as a Lincoln County Commissioner from 1997 to 2003. He is a recognized advocate for New Mexico agriculture, having been named the 2017 Cattleman of the Year and a 2026 Legislative Chile Champion. Senator Wilson serves on key legislative committees, including Senate Health & Public Affairs and Senate Tax, Business & Transportation.