New Mexico's 1st Congressional District (NM-1)
Last updated · 5 sources
Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2021.
The district includes all or part of 10 counties (6 in part).
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 711,799, a median household income of $71,236, and a median age of 41.3. Of residents 25 and older, 39.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 1st District · Democrat
2026 election
Stansbury has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NM-1 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Stansbury (incumbent) | Democratic | $1,353,564 | $416,711 | Jun 30 |
| Ndidiamaka Okpareke | Republican | $100,340 | $42,741 | Jun 30 |
| Steve Jones | Republican | $673 | $0 | Jun 30 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 711,799
- Median household income
- $71,236
- Median age
- 41.3
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.5%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
New Mexico senators
Martin HeinrichU.S. Senator for New Mexico · Democrat
Ben Ray LujánU.S. Senator for New Mexico · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026