New Mexico State House District 51
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Block Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
John BlockRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winGrace A NagamineIndependent
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: John Block (R) 61.1, Ashlie L. Myers (D) 38.9
- Last election
- John Block (Republican) won by 22.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BlockRight column: Nagamine
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBlockNo published score for Nagamine
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- John BlockIncumbentRepublican
- Grace A NagamineIndependent
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
- 12,295
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BlockWon Republican 7,51461.1% DemocraticAshlie L. Myers Democratic 4,78138.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,290
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BlockWon Republican 5,85663.0% DemocraticSharonlee Cummins Democratic 3,43437.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,689
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRachel A. BlackWon(incumbent) Republican 7,63265.3% DemocraticJeff Swanson Democratic 4,05734.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,531
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRachel A. BlackWon Republican 5,48664.3% DemocraticJeff Swanson Democratic 3,04535.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,800
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanYvette S. HerrellWon(incumbent) Republican 6,44765.8% DemocraticDenise A. Lang Democratic 3,35334.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,209
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanYvette HerrellWon(incumbent) Republican 5,209100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,750
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanYvette HerrellWon(incumbent) Republican 7,750100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,890
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanYvette HerrellWon Republican 3,07762.9% DemocraticSusan C. Medina Democratic 1,81337.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,041
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGloria C. VaughnWon(incumbent) Republican 3,81954.2% DemocraticDouglas Matthew Post Democratic 3,22245.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,134
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGloria C. VaughnWon(incumbent) Republican 3,134100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,869
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGloria C. VaughnWon(incumbent) Republican 4,58666.8% DemocraticGaston O. Sanders Democratic 2,28333.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,454
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGloria C. VaughnWon(incumbent) Republican 2,65959.7% DemocraticBert Atkins Democratic 1,79540.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,529
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGloria C. VaughnWon(incumbent) Republican 2,47554.6% DemocraticInez M. Moncada Democratic 2,05445.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,662
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGloria C. VaughnWon(incumbent) Republican 1,96953.8% DemocraticInez M. Moncada Democratic 1,69346.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,727
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGloria C. VaughnWon(incumbent) Republican 2,61455.3% DemocraticMariano A. Torrez Democratic 2,11344.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,678
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGloria C. VaughnWon Republican 2,01854.9% DemocraticMariano A. Torrez(incumbent) Democratic 1,66045.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,992
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMariano A. TorrezWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,992100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,799
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMariano A. TorrezWon Democratic 1,60557.3% RepublicanLeonard Sheffield Jr.(incumbent) Republican 1,19442.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,828
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeonard Sheffield Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 2,02552.9% DemocraticMariano A. Torrez Democratic 1,80347.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,506
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard Sheffield Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 1,43457.2% RepublicanBilly R. Gideon Republican 1,07242.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,970
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard Sheffield Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 1,970100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,695
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard Sheffield Jr.Won Democratic 1,695100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,364
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. MershonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,364100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,962
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. MershonWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,962100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,306
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. MershonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,306100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,016
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. MershonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,016100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,238
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. MershonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,238100.0%
- 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 51, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nm/house/51. Retrieved October 30, 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:51
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