Joseph M. Maestas
Democratic · NM · New Mexico State Auditor
Incumbent Democratic New Mexico State Auditor (since 2023), seeking re-election in 2026. Licensed professional engineer, former mayor of Española and Santa Fe city councilor.
Campaign Finance Information — State Auditor
Campaign Finance Information · State Auditor · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 24, 2026
- Raised
- $83,849
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- Other$30,739
- Retired$8,550
- Lawyer$4,146
- Manager$2,500
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- Farmer$480
Source: New Mexico CFIS · 2026 cycle · login.cfis.sos.state.nm.us
Track record
Anti-Corruption
· 2 records
As New Mexico State Auditor, presented a 355-page special audit of Doña Ana County citing systemic failures in governance, financial management, and public safety operations from 2021-2025.
May 26, 2026For
Source: abqjournal.com · researched July 14, 2026
As New Mexico State Auditor, delivered a special audit report on excessive spending at Western New Mexico University under its former president, with 10 findings on reimbursement policies and weak financial controls.
October 18, 2025For
Source: abqjournal.com · researched July 14, 2026
Elections
- State Auditor · November 3, 2026 · New Mexico · incumbent
Profile last researched July 14, 2026.