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Joseph M. Maestas

Democratic · NM · New Mexico State Auditor

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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

Profile last researched July 14, 2026.