State Auditor
Unofficial result: Won — Joseph M. Maestas (Democratic)
Source: electionresults.sos.nm.gov
New Mexico
My vote power: Average
What does this office do?
- Catching waste or fraud in state programs
- Choosing which state agencies get reviewed
- Reporting to the public on how your tax money is spent
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
Joseph M. Maestas has been New Mexico's state auditor since 2023. A licensed professional engineer, he served as mayor of Española and as a Santa Fe city councilor.
Records: Anti-Corruption 2 for, Government Efficiency 1 for
Joshua Lawrence
LostRepublican
Republican nominee for New Mexico State Auditor in 2026 (Joshua James Lawrence).
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · thegreenpapers.com