New Mexico State House District 31
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Nicole Chavez Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Nicole ChavezRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winLisa K CurtisDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Nicole Chavez (R) 52.3, Vicky G. Estrada-Bustillo (D) 47.7
- Last election
- Nicole Chavez (Republican) won by 4.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: ChavezRight column: Curtis
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Lisa K CurtisDemocratic
- Nicole ChavezIncumbentRepublican
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
- 18,351
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNicole ChavezWon Republican 9,59752.3% DemocraticVicky G. Estrada-Bustillo Democratic 8,75447.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,550
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. RehmWon(incumbent) Republican 8,54254.9% DemocraticAthena Ann Christodoulou Democratic 7,00845.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,426
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. RehmWon(incumbent) Republican 10,79652.9% DemocraticJulie Ford Brenning Democratic 9,04244.3% OtherSteven Ray Penhall Other 5882.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,052
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. RehmWon(incumbent) Republican 9,67564.3% LibertarianWilliam Arnold Wiley Jr. Libertarian 5,37735.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,811
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. RehmWon(incumbent) Republican 10,76060.4% DemocraticRobert L. Scott Democratic 7,05139.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,043
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. RehmWon(incumbent) Republican 9,043100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,340
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. RehmWon(incumbent) Republican 10,42660.1% DemocraticJoanne J. Allen Democratic 6,91439.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,944
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. RehmWon(incumbent) Republican 8,17663.2% DemocraticMichael William Malloy Democratic 4,76836.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,117
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. RehmWon(incumbent) Republican 11,117100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,668
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. RehmWon Republican 7,44358.8% DemocraticBarbara A. Scharf Democratic 5,22541.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,474
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg Alan PayneWon Republican 8,75556.6% DemocraticMichael S. Corwin Democratic 6,71943.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,944
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph Michael ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,23362.7% DemocraticDavid S. Campbell Democratic 3,71137.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,124
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph Michael ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,124100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,972
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph Michael ThompsonWon Republican 8,73397.3% OtherRobert L. Scott Other 2392.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,167
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip W. NicelyWon(incumbent) Republican 7,75463.7% DemocraticMary Ann Hughes Democratic 4,41336.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,111
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip W. NicelyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,111100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,070
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip W. NicelyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,070100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,737
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip W. NicelyWon Republican 8,05875.0% DemocraticManny Garcia Democratic 2,67924.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,561
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStuart C. HillWon(incumbent) Republican 10,561100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,824
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStuart C. HillWon(incumbent) Republican 5,824100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,913
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStuart C. HillWon(incumbent) Republican 7,82971.7% DemocraticJohn J. Franks Jr. Democratic 3,08428.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,694
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStuart C. HillWon(incumbent) Republican 5,694100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,053
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStuart C. HillWon(incumbent) Republican 8,47870.3% DemocraticRoger Flemming Democratic 3,57529.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,102
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStuart C. HillWon(incumbent) Republican 4,64957.4% DemocraticGene W. Darling Democratic 3,45342.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,089
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStuart C. HillWon(incumbent) Republican 5,33958.7% DemocraticAnn Bier Democratic 3,75041.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,183
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStuart C. HillWon(incumbent) Republican 3,68259.5% DemocraticGarnet Snyder Democratic 2,50140.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,006
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 31, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStuart C. HillWon Republican 4,44063.4% DemocraticTomey Anaya Democratic 2,56636.6%
- 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 31, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nm/house/31. 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:31
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), OpenElections New Mexico 2024 general, county fileData as of Oct 28, 2026