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New Mexico · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Melanie Ann Stansbury Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026 Full profile → Ndidiamaka Ekwua Charlene Okpareke Republican Republican pharmacist and small-business owner challenging incumbent Democrat in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueMelanie Ann Stansbury
Democratic
Ndidiamaka Ekwua Charlene Okpareke
Republican
Economy & jobsOpposes tariffs; supports investing in NM's economic strengths Supports economic development, lower taxes, and reducing reliance on federal funds
Housingno sourced position Opposes selling public lands except possibly for affordable housing
Health careSupports healthcare as a human right; backs ACA and Medicare for All Supports lowering drug costs and breaking up healthcare monopolies
Immigrationno sourced position Supports closed border and strong national security
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports codifying abortion access and protecting interstate travel for care no sourced position
EducationSupports education funding and Pell Grant expansion Criticizes New Mexico's poor education outcomes; supports youth opportunity programs
Climate & energySupports urgent climate action and clean energy legislation Opposes new data centers citing energy and water costs
Crime & public safetySupports behavioral health investment to improve public safety Identifies crime as a top problem linked to bad governance
Taxes & budgetOpposes GOP tax cuts for billionaires; voted against 2025 tax bill Supports cutting taxes and spending, letting families keep more
GunsSupports gun safety legislation and safe storage measures no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports protecting democracy and peaceful transfer of power Supports voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes U.S. military involvement; voted to block offensive aid Opposes U.S. military involvement in foreign wars

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