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County Assessor - Lea

What does this office do?

  • Setting the value of your home or land for tax purposes
  • Approving property tax exemptions, such as homeowner or veteran discounts
  • Keeping property maps and assessment records

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Ava Benge is the incumbent Lea County Assessor and the Republican candidate for the 2026 New Mexico general election.

Sources: leacounty.net2