Retention of Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge - Division 4
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
My vote power
Retention race
Election date
November 3, 2026 · General election
About this office
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Civil Rights,
Joshua J. Sanchez
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Chief Judge, Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Division 4; the 2026 official election sources list Joshua J. Sanchez as a Bernalillo County candidate.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
The Metropolitan Court documents Sanchez serving as Division 4 judge and being reelected chief judge.
July 18, 2026
Source: metro.nmcourts.gov · researched July 19, 2026
Sources: sos.nm.gov2 · metro.nmcourts.gov · nmjpec.org · candidateportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us · electionresults.sos.nm.gov