Who's on the New Mexico primary election ballot? Where can you vote in San Juan County?

Noel Lyn Smith, Farmington Daily Times
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FARMINGTON — New Mexicans will vote in the primary election on June 7 to narrow the field of candidates seeking to be nominees for their political parties in state, county and federal offices.

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 33 voting convenience centers throughout San Juan County. Voters can cast ballots at any of the centers.

Several statewide offices are on the ballot, including governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general and state auditor.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is the Democratic nominee and is seeking a second term.

Jay Block, Rebecca Dow, Gregory Zanetti, Ethel Maharg and Mark Ronchetti are vying for the Republican nominee for governor.

A "vote here" sign sits on June 4 in front of the Farmington Public Library at 2101 Farmington Ave.
A "vote here" sign sits on June 4 in front of the Farmington Public Library at 2101 Farmington Ave.

For the Libertarian Party, the nomination is between Karen Bedonie and Ginger Grider, who is a write-in candidate.

Incumbent and Democrat Teresa Leger Fernández and Republican Alexis Martinez Johnson are on the ballot for the 3rd Congressional District race.

State representatives who are running opposed are Republicans Rodney Montoya for District 1, P. Mark Duncan for District 2 and T. Ryan Lane for District 3 and Democrat Derrick J. Lente for District 65.

Democratic incumbent Anthony Allison faces fellow Democrat Christina J. Aspaas for the state representative District 4 seat. No Republican candidates filed for the position.

Other state representative seats that have no Republican candidates but two Democratic candidates vying against each other are incumbent Doreen Wonda Johnson and Kevin M. Mitchell for District 5 and incumbent Harry Garcia and write-in candidate Marvin Anthony Trujillo for District 69.

Early voting ended on June 4.

As of June 3, there were 2,779 Republicans, 1,057 Democrats and 12 Libertarians who voted in the county either by absentee or in-person ballots during the early voting period, according to the Secretary of State's office.

Statewide, the number of absentee ballots and in-person voting was 50,681 for the Democratic Party, 38,614 for the Republican Party and 360 for the Libertarian Party.

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Various campaign signs for the 2022 elections are situated at East Main Street and East 20th Street in Farmington.
Various campaign signs for the 2022 elections are situated at East Main Street and East 20th Street in Farmington.

San Juan County seats on ballots

County Commissioner District 1: GloJean B. Todacheene, Democrat; Stanley Wauneka Sr., Democrat; Albert J. Paul, Democrat

County Commissioner District 2: Zac "Zachariah" J. George, Democrat; Gary M. McDaniel, Republican; Ervin Chavez, Republican

County Assessor: Jimmy Voita, Republican; Henry C. Silentman, Democrat

County Sheriff: R. Shane Ferrari, Republican

Public Education Commissioner District 5: Sharon Clahchischilliage, Republican

Magistrate Judge Division 1: Russell L. Bradford, Republican; Dagmar Kamilah Keams, Republican; Songtree L. Pioche, Democrat

Magistrate Judge Division 2: Rena Scott, Republican; Stanley R. King, Democrat

Magistrate Judge Division 3: Mark Steven Hawkinson, Republican

Magistrate Judge Division 4: Trudy M. Chase, Democrat

Magistrate Judge Division 5: Erich F. Cole, Republican

Magistrate Judge Division 6: Stacey D. Biel, Republican

Probate Judge: Gary Risley, Republican

Drivers on East 20th Street in Farmington are reminded to vote. The 2022 New Mexico primary election is June 7.
Drivers on East 20th Street in Farmington are reminded to vote. The 2022 New Mexico primary election is June 7.

Where to vote in the San Juan County

Aztec

  • Aztec Masonic Lodge

  • Cedar Hill Fire Station

  • San Juan County Fire Operations Center

Blanco

  • Blanco Fire Station

Bloomfield

  • Bloomfield City Hall

  • Bloomfield Cultural Center

Farmington

  • Farmington City Hall

  • Farmington Civic Center

  • Farmington Museum at Gateway Park

  • Farmington Public Library

  • McGee Park

  • Piñon Hills Community Church

  • Piñon Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church

  • Sycamore Park Community Center

Flora Vista

  • Flora Vista Fire Station

Kirtland

  • Brooks-Isham Performing Arts Center

  • Kirtland Youth Association

La Plata

  • La Plata Community Center

Shiprock

  • Central Consolidated School District business office

  • Phil L. Thomas Performing Arts Center

Outlying areas

  • Beclabito Chapter facilities

  • Crystal Chapter facilities

  • Gadii'ahi Chapter facilities

  • Huerfano Chapter facilities

  • Lake Valley School

  • Nageezi Chapter facilities

  • Naschitti Chapter facilities

  • Nenanhezad Chapter facilities

  • Newcomb Fire Station

  • Sheep Springs Chapter facilities

  • Tiis Tsoh Sikaad (Burnham) Chapter facilities

  • Tsé Alnaozt'i'í (Sanostee) Chapter facilities

  • Two Grey Hills Chapter facilities

More: Candidates file paperwork for this year's primary election in San Juan County

Noel Lyn Smith covers the Navajo Nation for The Daily Times. She can be reached at 505-564-4636 or by email at nsmith@daily-times.com.

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