New Mexico State House District 28
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Pamelya Herndon Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Pamelya HerndonDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winBrenda J OlsonRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Pamelya Herndon (D) 55.9, Marcie M. May (R) 44.1
- Last election
- Pamelya Herndon (Democratic) won by 11.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HerndonRight column: Olson
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHerndonNo published score for Olson
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Pamelya HerndonIncumbentDemocratic
- Brenda J OlsonRepublican
Source: electionresults.sos.nm.gov, dated Oct 22
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Official results for New Mexico
History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 16,809
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPamelya HerndonWon Democratic 9,40355.9% RepublicanMarcie M. May Republican 7,40644.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,435
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPamelya HerndonWon Democratic 7,55252.3% RepublicanNicole Chavez Republican 6,88347.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,940
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelanie Ann StansburyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,90852.6% RepublicanThomas Ray Stull Republican 7,25242.8% OtherRobert Jason Vaillancourt Other 7804.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,661
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelanie Ann StansburyWon Democratic 7,33553.7% RepublicanJimmie C. Hall(incumbent) Republican 6,32646.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,279
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie C. HallWon(incumbent) Republican 10,279100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,245
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie C. HallWon(incumbent) Republican 7,245100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,815
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie C. HallWon(incumbent) Republican 10,815100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,123
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie C. HallWon(incumbent) Republican 6,16860.9% DemocraticCornelia Wells Lange Democratic 3,95539.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,580
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie C. HallWon(incumbent) Republican 7,27453.6% DemocraticShay Rose Democratic 6,30646.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,491
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie C. HallWon(incumbent) Republican 5,91656.4% DemocraticShay Rose Democratic 4,57543.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,338
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie C. HallWon Republican 9,338100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,137
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRory OgleWon Republican 5,63661.7% DemocraticJohn B. Mondragon Democratic 3,50138.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,773
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph P. MohorovicWon(incumbent) Republican 5,14458.6% DemocraticKaren L. Hopkins Democratic 3,62941.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,279
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph P. MohorovicWon Republican 4,72164.9% DemocraticA. Rocio Brimhall Democratic 2,55835.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,845
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald E. WeeksWon(incumbent) Republican 5,845100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,657
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald E. WeeksWon Republican 4,47058.4% DemocraticRita G. Getty Democratic 3,18741.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,567
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarth SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,30855.5% DemocraticRoger Flemming Democratic 4,25944.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,846
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarth SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,75297.6% OtherArmando M. Cordoba Other 942.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,494
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarth SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,98753.2% DemocraticDoug Crandell Democratic 3,50746.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,661
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarth SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,661100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,489
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarth SimmsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,03567.2% DemocraticJohn F. Salazar Democratic 2,45432.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,270
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarth SimmsWon Republican 3,57257.0% DemocraticFrank M. Page Democratic 2,69843.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,302
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A. CaudellWon(incumbent) Republican 5,29463.8% DemocraticJohn S. Mott Democratic 3,00836.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,133
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A. CaudellWon(incumbent) Republican 3,33654.4% DemocraticJohn S. Mott Democratic 2,79745.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,679
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A. CaudellWon(incumbent) Republican 4,29255.9% DemocraticJohn S. Mott Democratic 3,38744.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,962
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A. CaudellWon(incumbent) Republican 3,06651.4% DemocraticHoward L. Schreyer Democratic 2,89648.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,532
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A. CaudellWon(incumbent) Republican 4,09562.7% DemocraticSpencer L. Payne Democratic 2,43737.3%
- 2024: OpenElections New Mexico 2024 general, county file, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by OpenElections volunteers from official returns; not an official source
- 1972 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). New Mexico State House District 28, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nm/house/28. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; OpenElections New Mexico 2024 general, county file (No license is stated in the OpenElections repositories. OpenElections says its data is free for anyone to use. Written permission requested (docs/PERMISSION-REQUESTS.md). No CC0 claim.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by OpenElections volunteers from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:nm/sldl:28
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), OpenElections New Mexico 2024 general, county fileData as of Oct 28, 2026