New Mexico State House District 53
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sarah Silva Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Ben Luna JrRepublicanSarah SilvaDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Sarah Silva (D) 50.8, Elizabeth Lee Winterrowd (R) 49.2
- Last election
- Sarah Silva (Democratic) won by 1.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LunaRight column: Silva
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Sarah SilvaIncumbentDemocratic
- Ben Luna JrRepublican
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
- 9,584
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSarah SilvaWonName as filed: Sarah Angelina Silva Democratic 4,87150.8% RepublicanElizabeth Lee Winterrowd Republican 4,71349.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,267
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWillie D. MadridWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,65150.2% RepublicanElizabeth Lee Winterrowd Republican 5,61649.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,684
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWillie D. MadridWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,36150.3% RepublicanRicky L. Little Republican 3,32349.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,559
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWillie A. MadridWon Democratic 2,42553.2% RepublicanRicky L. Little(incumbent) Republican 2,13446.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,470
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRicky L. LittleWon(incumbent) Republican 2,80451.3% DemocraticWillie A. Madrid Democratic 2,66648.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,758
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRicky L. LittleWon Republican 1,70861.9% DemocraticMariaelena Johnson Democratic 1,05038.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,924
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNate CoteWon Democratic 2,62053.2% RepublicanRicky L. Little(incumbent) Republican 2,30446.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,093
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRicky L. LittleWon Republican 3,75352.9% DemocraticNathan P. Cote(incumbent) Democratic 3,34047.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,936
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNathan P. CoteWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,86459.0% RepublicanStanford Eric Locke Republican 4,07241.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,145
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNathan P. CoteWon Democratic 2,67251.9% RepublicanTerry T. Marquardt(incumbent) Republican 2,47348.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,425
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry T. MarquardtWon(incumbent) Republican 4,29457.8% DemocraticRoger Flemming Democratic 3,13142.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,058
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry T. MarquardtWon(incumbent) Republican 2,46060.6% DemocraticRoger Flemming Democratic 1,59839.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,602
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry T. MarquardtWon(incumbent) Republican 6,43797.5% OtherPamela Hansmire Other 1652.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,718
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry T. MarquardtWon(incumbent) Republican 4,70570.0% DemocraticPerry G. Cole Democratic 1,76526.3% OtherJohn R. Secrest Jr. Other 2483.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,567
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry T. MarquardtWon(incumbent) Republican 6,567100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,913
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry T. MarquardtWon Republican 4,06358.8% DemocraticDavid H. Townsend(incumbent) Democratic 2,85041.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,840
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid H. TownsendWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,52466.1% LibertarianKay S. Stone Libertarian 2,31633.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,714
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid H. TownsendWon Democratic 3,64554.3% RepublicanToots Green(incumbent) Republican 3,06945.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,862
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanToots GreenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,61771.4% DemocraticSidney E. Bryant Democratic 2,24528.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,015
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanToots GreenWon(incumbent) Republican 4,015100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,033
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanToots GreenWon Republican 3,62651.6% DemocraticGeorge Fettinger(incumbent) Democratic 3,40748.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,090
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge FettingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,090100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,523
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge FettingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,523100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,411
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge FettingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,11762.1% RepublicanJohn L. Green Republican 1,29437.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,570
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge FettingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,570100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,220
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge FettingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,220100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,382
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Mexico House of Representatives District 53, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge FettingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,382100.0%
- 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 53, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nm/house/53. 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:53
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