Bernalillo County Probate Judge
June 2, 2026 · Bernalillo County, New Mexico · County · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 0 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 673,930 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(673,930 ÷ 673,930) ÷ ln(673,930 ÷ 741) = 0, comparing counties in NM (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Hearing trials — criminal cases, lawsuits, family, or probate matters, depending on the court
- Ruling on evidence, motions, and sentences
- Applying state law and court procedure fairly in every case
Affected Areas: Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Civil Rights, Impartiality, Legal Competence
Candidates
Carmela Dorothy Starace
Democratic · declared
The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Carmela Dorothy Starace as a Bernalillo County candidate.
Joseph W. Gandert
Democratic · declared
The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Joseph W. Gandert as a Bernalillo County candidate.
Robert L. Padilla
Democratic · declared
The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Robert L. Padilla as a Bernalillo County candidate.
Veronica Hernandez
Democratic · declared
The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Veronica Hernandez as a Bernalillo County candidate.
Election sources
Source: sos.nm.gov
Source: sos.nm.gov
Source: candidateportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us
Source: electionresults.sos.nm.gov
Source: nmcourts.gov