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Bernalillo County Commissioner - District 5

Result: Advanced — Eric Olivas (Democratic), Thomas Wayne Riley (Republican)

Source: electionresults.sos.nm.gov

Bernalillo County, New Mexico
My vote power: Above average

This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Byron K. Powdrell

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Byron K. Powdrell as a Bernalillo County candidate.

Eric Olivas

Advanced

Democratic · Incumbent · advanced

Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 5; the 2026 official election sources list Eric Olivas as a Bernalillo County candidate.

Republican · advanced

The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Thomas Wayne Riley as a Bernalillo County candidate.

Wayne A. Yevoli

Did not advance

Republican · lost

The 2026 New Mexico official candidate list and election results identify Wayne A. Yevoli as a Bernalillo County candidate.

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