In Doña Ana County, the race for the District 1 County Commissioner seat is heating up as two Democratic candidates, Daisy Maldonado and Angela Garcia, compete in the June 2 Primary Election. The winner will face Republican candidate Samantha Barncastle Salopek in the November General Election.

District 1 Overview

District 1, which encompasses areas such as Berino, Vado, Mesquite, La Mesa, San Miguel, Mesilla, Downtown Las Cruces, Picacho Hills, and Fairacres, is currently represented by Commissioner Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez. Elected in 2022, Schaljo-Hernandez has decided not to seek re-election, opening the field for new leadership.

Primary Election Details

Polling locations across Doña Ana County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 2, allowing residents to cast their votes in this pivotal primary. Besides the County Commissioner race, voters will also decide on other key positions, including Sheriff, 3rd Judicial District Judge, and County Assessor.

Looking Ahead to November

The outcome of this primary will set the stage for the November General Election, where the Democratic nominee will challenge Republican Samantha Barncastle Salopek. The election results will determine who will represent the diverse communities of District 1 on the Board of County Commissioners.

Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.