Justice, New Mexico Supreme Court

Hybrid: vacancies are filled by gubernatorial appointment from a commission list, the appointee runs in a statewide partisan election at the next general, and thereafter stands in retention elections (57% yes) for eight-year terms.

Current officeholder

Julie Vargas

Democratic · In office since Jan 2021 · Term ends Dec 2028

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    Data as of July 18, 2026.