Kristopher Houghton

Kristopher Houghton

Democratic Party

New Mexico Court of Appeals

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Kristina Bogardus

Compensation

Base salary

$220,979

Elections and appointments

Appointed

August 5, 2025

Kristopher Houghton (Democratic Party) is a judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals. He assumed office on August 16, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Governor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) appointed Houghton to the New Mexico Court of Appeals on August 5, 2025, replacing Kristina Bogardus.

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