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Shannon Bacon

NM · Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court

Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court standing for nonpartisan retention in 2026. Appointed 2019, elected 2020; served as Chief Justice.

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Track record

Track record — Legal Competence

Legal Competence · 1 favorable
  • Authored the New Mexico Supreme Court's majority opinion providing lower courts guidance on the proper analysis for determining whether a criminal defendant's speedy-trial right has been violated.

    July 8, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

    Source: ladailypost.com · researched July 14, 2026

Retention question · November 3, 2026

Profile last researched July 14, 2026.