Martin
Zamora
Republican New Mexico state rep. and farmer challenging incumbent Teresa Leger Fernández in NM-03
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Martin Zamora is a Republican farmer and businessman from Clovis, New Mexico, where he was born on a farm and continues to reside with his wife. [9, 10] His career background spans agriculture, cattle and horse trading, fertilizer, steel, trucking, and property investments. 9
Zamora has served as the New Mexico state representative for House District 63 since 2019, with the Legislature listing his occupation as farmer. [10, 11] The available sources do not document earlier elected offices or details of his formal education. [9, 10]
In September 2025, Zamora filed to challenge incumbent U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D) for New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District seat. [14, 17] He secured the Republican nomination and faces Leger Fernández in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which she is seeking a fourth term. [1, 15]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, New Mexico
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- New Mexico State Representative, House District 63
- Website
- zamorafornewmexico.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 7newsZamora fundraising reported at ~$440,623 raised, $242,569 cash on hand
A race summary updated October 7 reported approximately $440,623 raised, $198,054 spent, and $242,569 cash on hand for Zamora. The same source noted Leger Fernández holds a substantial fundraising advantage. No public polls were identified.
Martin Ruben Zamora — 2026 New Mexico's 3rd Congressional ... · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsAlbuquerque Journal covers Zamora's policy positions and state-seat transition
The Albuquerque Journal reported Zamora's opposition to expanded LGBTQ protections and paying state legislators a base salary, and that Republican Seth Martin was running unopposed to take Zamora's state House seat. Water rights were described as an issue both candidates highlight.
Teresa Leger Fernández, Martin Zamora face off in New Mexico's ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4debateDebate between Zamora and Leger Fernández scheduled for October 30
The Albuquerque Journal reported that the candidates agreed to a debate at 1:30 p.m. on October 30, to be carried live on the newspaper's website and by KOAT-TV and News Radio KKOB. As of October 12, the debate had not yet taken place.
Teresa Leger Fernández, Martin Zamora face off in New Mexico's ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsZamora's campaign themes reported: border wall, energy jobs, property rights, crime
Source NM reported that Zamora has campaigned on protecting private property from federal regulation, promoting energy-sector jobs, addressing crime, and completing the Trump border wall. He did not respond to repeated interview requests.
New Mexico Election 2026: US House of Representatives, District 3 · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 12newsZamora's first TV ad attacks Leger Fernández over stock-trade disclosure and insider trading vote
The Santa Fe New Mexican reported that Zamora's first TV ad alleged Leger Fernández hid a stock trade 'in violation of federal law' and voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act. The congresswoman's office said an electronic error prevented filing. The Democratic Party of New Mexico accused Zamora of not yet filing his own federal financial disclosure; Zamora declined to comment.
In TV ad, Republican challenger claims Leger Fernández ... · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2filingZamora wins Republican primary unopposed for New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District
Zamora won the Republican primary and became his party's nominee. The available result source labels the outcome unofficial and reports no opposition on the Republican ballot.
New Mexico 3rd District primary 2026 - DonorAlpha · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico organizationListed as endorser on Zamora's 2026 general-election iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Republican Jewish Coalition PAC organizationListed as endorser on Zamora's 2026 Republican primary iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $441K
- Spent
- $198K
- Cash on hand
- $243K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NM03083(opens in a new tab)
Sources 13
- [1] New Mexico - Progressive Voters Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] New Mexico 3rd District primary 2026 - DonorAlpha(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Teresa Leger Fernández, Martin Zamora face off in New Mexico's ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [4] New Mexico Election 2026: US House of Representatives, District 3(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] Martin Zamora — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [6] Issues(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [7] Martin Ruben Zamora — 2026 New Mexico's 3rd Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [8] Martin Zamora(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [9] In TV ad, Republican challenger claims Leger Fernández ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
- [10] Martin Zamora(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
- [11] Agriculture and Water Rights - Martin Zamora for New Mexico(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2026
- [12] HB0157(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
- [13] Legislation(opens in a new tab) Jun 4, 2026