New Mexico's 1st Congressional District

New Mexico's 1st Congressional District is represented by Melanie Stansbury (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2021. Stansbury has an overall VoteSee report card grade of F, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time. The district includes Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and North Valley. It takes in all or part of 10 counties, and 69% of residents live in Bernalillo County. About 712,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $71,236.

Current Representative

Melanie Stansbury (Democrat) has represented New Mexico's 1st Congressional District since 2021.

VoteSee report card grade: F
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 98%

See Melanie Stansbury's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: New Mexico 1st District

Winner: Melanie Stansbury.

Incumbent Melanie Stansbury is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Melanie Stansbury (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.7M, $311K cash on hand; VoteSee report card F; 98% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time
Didi Okpareke (Republican): raised $175K, $58K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

Population: 711,799
Median household income: $71,236
Median age: 41
Median home value: $304,400
Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.5%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Stansbury Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Yea on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. (Jun 4, 2026) — Failed
Nay on A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes. (Apr 30, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Debra Haaland — Democrat (2019–2021)
Michelle Lujan Grisham — Democrat (2013–2018)
Martin Heinrich — Democrat (2009–2013)
Heather Wilson — Republican (1998–2009)
Steven Schiff — Republican (1989–1998)
Manuel Luján — Republican (1969–1989)
John Dempsey — Democrat (1935–1941)
Dennis Chavez — Democrat (1931–1935)
Albert Simms — Republican (1929–1931)
John Morrow — Democrat (1923–1929)
Néstor Montoya — Republican (1921–1923)
Benigno Hernández — Republican (1919–1921)

Where the District Is

New Mexico's 1st Congressional District covers 17,570 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Bernalillo County (part): 69% of residents
Sandoval County (part): 18% of residents
Valencia County (part): 5% of residents
Lincoln County: 3% of residents
Torrance County: 2% of residents
Santa Fe County (part): 1% of residents
Guadalupe County: under 1% of residents
Chaves County (part): under 1% of residents
Otero County (part): under 1% of residents
De Baca County: under 1% of residents

Largest communities

Albuquerque (part)
Rio Rancho (part)
North Valley
Bernalillo (part)
Corrales
Ruidoso
Edgewood
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque