Kristopher Houghton
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.
Houghton (Democratic Party) is running in a special election for judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals. He declared candidacy for the special Democratic primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Governor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) appointed Houghton to the New Mexico Court of Appeals on August 5, 2025, replacing Kristina Bogardus.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: New Mexico intermediate appellate court elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Special Democratic primary for New Mexico Court of Appeals
Incumbent Kristopher Houghton (D) is running in the special Democratic primary for New Mexico Court of Appeals on June 2, 2026.
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2026
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Mexico • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Mexico
State courts:
New Mexico Supreme Court • New Mexico Court of Appeals • New Mexico District Courts • New Mexico Magistrate Court • New Mexico Municipal Courts • New Mexico Probate Courts • New Mexico Problem-Solving Courts • New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration Court • Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
State resources:
Courts in New Mexico • New Mexico judicial elections • Judicial selection in New Mexico
