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Bernalillo County Probate Judge

Result: Advanced — Veronica Hernandez (Democratic)

Source: electionresults.sos.nm.gov

Bernalillo County, New Mexico
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • 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, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Democratic · lost

The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Carmela Dorothy Starace as a Bernalillo County candidate.

Joseph W. Gandert

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Joseph W. Gandert as a Bernalillo County candidate.

Robert L. Padilla

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Robert L. Padilla as a Bernalillo County candidate.

Democratic · advanced

The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Veronica Hernandez as a Bernalillo County candidate.

Sources: sos.nm.gov2 · candidateportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us · electionresults.sos.nm.gov · nmcourts.gov