2026 Elections · New Mexico

New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this New Mexico congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 20, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic) and Martin Zamora (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Teresa Leger Fernandez supports a vibrant economy through infrastructure investment, small business support, and raising the minimum wage, voting yea on technology and small business bills but nay on capital access and KIDS Act bills 12. She also backs humane immigration reform with a path to citizenship and votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement bills while supporting a national emergency resolution 45. Martin Zamora advocates for pro-growth policies that lower taxes and reduce regulations to create jobs 3 and supports securing the southern border by finishing the wall, reinstating Remain in Mexico, and stopping illegal immigration and drug flow 6.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueTeresa Leger FernandezDemocraticMartin ZamoraRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Leger Fernandez promotes a vibrant, equitable economy by investing in infrastructure, supporting small businesses, raising the minimum wage, and holding corporations accountable for price gouging.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Leger Fernandez votes yea on technology and small business support bills and nay on capital access and KIDS Act bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Zamora supports pro-growth policies that lower taxes, cut red tape, and support small businesses to create good-paying jobs and economic opportunity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Teresa Leger Fernandez promotes a vibrant, equitable economy by investing in infrastructure, supporting small businesses, raising the minimum wage, and holding corporations accountable for price gouging 1. She votes yea on technology and small business support bills and nay on capital access and KIDS Act bills 2. Martin Zamora supports pro-growth policies that lower taxes, cut red tape, and support small businesses to create good-paying jobs and economic opportunity 3.
Healthcare

Leger Fernandez votes yea on rural care and patient support acts and nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Leger Fernandez supports humane, comprehensive immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship, keeps families together, and strengthens border security by targeting contraband and drug smuggling.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Leger Fernandez votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Zamora advocates securing the southern border by finishing the wall, reinstating Remain in Mexico, and stopping illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug flow.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Teresa Leger Fernandez supports humane, comprehensive immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship, keeps families together, and strengthens border security by targeting contraband and drug smuggling 1. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and yea on a national emergency resolution 2. Martin Zamora advocates securing the southern border by finishing the wall, reinstating Remain in Mexico, and stopping illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug flow 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Leger Fernandez supports protecting communities and families from gun violence.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Leger Fernandez votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts and nay on veterans 2nd amendment and law enforcement de-escalation bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Zamora stands with law enforcement to fight crime and drug trafficking, increasing penalties for violent offenders and targeting drug cartels to restore law and order.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Teresa Leger Fernandez supports protecting communities and families from gun violence and has voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on veterans 2nd amendment and law enforcement de-escalation bills 12. Martin Zamora stands with law enforcement to fight crime and drug trafficking, advocating for increased penalties for violent offenders and targeting drug cartels to restore law and order 3.
Abortion

Leger Fernandez supports reproductive freedom, including the right to make personal decisions about pregnancy without government interference and access to contraception.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Leger Fernandez supports providing tax incentives for local small businesses instead of giving handouts to large out-of-state corporations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Leger Fernandez votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts and nay on budget and appropriations resolutions and bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Zamora has voted against the New Mexico state budget in five of his six years in the state House.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Teresa Leger Fernandez supports providing tax incentives for local small businesses rather than giving handouts to large out-of-state corporations 1. She has voted yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts and nay on budget and appropriations resolutions and bills 2. Martin Zamora has voted against the New Mexico state budget in five of his six years in the state House 3.
Energy & Environment

Leger Fernandez supports investing in clean energy and infrastructure to protect land, air, and water, including plugging abandoned oil wells and expanding clean energy transmission.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Leger Fernandez votes yea on diesel emissions and marine conservation acts and nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS and FIRE acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Zamora will defend traditional water rights, oppose federal overreach, and support state-led water solutions respecting local input.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Teresa Leger Fernandez supports investing in clean energy and infrastructure to protect land, air, and water, including plugging abandoned oil wells and expanding clean energy transmission 1. She voted yea on diesel emissions and marine conservation acts and nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS and FIRE acts 2. Martin Zamora will defend traditional water rights, oppose federal overreach, and support state-led water solutions respecting local input 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Leger Fernandez votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming, nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Teresa Leger Fernandez promotes a vibrant, equitable economy by investing in infrastructure, supporting small businesses, raising the minimum wage, and holding corporations accountable for price gouging. She votes yea on technology and small business support bills and nay on capital access and KIDS Act bills. Martin Zamora supports pro-growth policies that lower taxes, cut red tape, and support small businesses to create good-paying jobs and economic opportunity.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Teresa Leger Fernandez supports humane, comprehensive immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship, keeps families together, and strengthens border security by targeting contraband and drug smuggling. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and yea on a national emergency resolution. Martin Zamora advocates securing the southern border by finishing the wall, reinstating Remain in Mexico, and stopping illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug flow.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Teresa Leger Fernandez supports protecting communities and families from gun violence and has voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on veterans 2nd amendment and law enforcement de-escalation bills. Martin Zamora stands with law enforcement to fight crime and drug trafficking, advocating for increased penalties for violent offenders and targeting drug cartels to restore law and order.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Teresa Leger Fernandez supports providing tax incentives for local small businesses rather than giving handouts to large out-of-state corporations. She has voted yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts and nay on budget and appropriations resolutions and bills. Martin Zamora has voted against the New Mexico state budget in five of his six years in the state House.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Teresa Leger Fernandez supports investing in clean energy and infrastructure to protect land, air, and water, including plugging abandoned oil wells and expanding clean energy transmission. She voted yea on diesel emissions and marine conservation acts and nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS and FIRE acts. Martin Zamora will defend traditional water rights, oppose federal overreach, and support state-led water solutions respecting local input.