Laura Montoya
Laura Montoya (Democratic Party) is the New Mexico Treasurer. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Montoya (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for New Mexico Treasurer. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.[source]
Montoya was elected the treasurer for Sandoval County, New Mexico, in 2012, re-elected in 2016, and held the post until the end of 2022.[1]
Biography
In addition to her role as Treasurer, Montoya has worked on the staffs of three New Mexico political officials. Beginning in 2001, she worked for New Mexico state Sen. Pete Campos (D). She later worked as an executive assistant for former New Mexico Treasurer Douglas M. Brown, and as a constituent services representative for the office of former U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D) of New Mexico. She has been the legislative chair of the New Mexico Treasurer's Affiliate, an executive board member of the New Mexico Association of Counties, the vice chair of finance, pensions, & intergovernmental affairs of the National Association of Counties, and a member of the New Mexico Tax Policy Committee. [2][3]
Laura Montoya grew up in San Miguel and Mora counties in New Mexico, and was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Montoya graduated from New Mexico Highlands University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in political science and psychology. In 2001, she received her master's degree in public affairs from the same university. She was a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar and studied International Relations at the University of Costa Rica in 2003. Montoya has been the treasurer for Mentoring Kids Works New Mexico. She lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.[4][5][6][7]
Elections
2026
See also: New Mexico Treasurer election, 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
Democratic primary for New Mexico Treasurer
Incumbent Laura Montoya (D) is running in the Democratic primary for New Mexico Treasurer on June 2, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for New Mexico Treasurer
James Ellison (R) is running in the Republican primary for New Mexico Treasurer on June 2, 2026.
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2022
See also: New Mexico Treasurer election, 2022
General election
General election for New Mexico Treasurer
Laura Montoya defeated Harry Montoya in the general election for New Mexico Treasurer on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Montoya (D) | 53.1 | 370,089 |
 | Harry Montoya (R) | 46.9 | 326,224 | |
| Total votes: 696,313 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico Treasurer
Laura Montoya defeated Heather Benavidez in the Democratic primary for New Mexico Treasurer on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Montoya | 58.7 | 75,538 |
| Heather Benavidez | 41.3 | 53,148 | ||
| Total votes: 128,686 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico Treasurer
Harry Montoya advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico Treasurer on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harry Montoya | 100.0 | 91,766 |
| Total votes: 91,766 | |||
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2020
See also: New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020
New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)
New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New Mexico District 3
Teresa Leger Fernandez defeated Alexis Martinez Johnson in the general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Teresa Leger Fernandez (D) | 58.7 | 186,282 |
 | Alexis Martinez Johnson (R) | 41.3 | 131,166 | |
| Total votes: 317,448 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 3
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Teresa Leger Fernandez | 42.8 | 44,480 |
 | Valerie Plame | 24.8 | 25,775 | |
 | Joseph Sanchez | 11.8 | 12,292 | |
 | Marco Serna | 8.0 | 8,292 | |
| Laura Montoya | 6.1 | 6,380 | |
 | John Blair | 4.4 | 4,533 | |
 | Kyle Tisdel | 2.1 | 2,176 | |
| Total votes: 103,928 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark McDonald (D)
- Dineh Benally (D)
- Gavin Kaiser (D)
- Rob Apodaca (D)
- Jaymeson Pegue (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 3
Alexis Martinez Johnson defeated Harry Montoya, Karen Bedonie, and Angela Gale Morales in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alexis Martinez Johnson | 36.7 | 16,512 |
| Harry Montoya | 35.4 | 15,919 | |
 | Karen Bedonie | 27.8 | 12,477 | |
 | Angela Gale Morales (Write-in) | 0.1 | 30 | |
| Total votes: 44,938 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Audra Brown (R)
- Ben Bateman (R)
- Anastacia Golden Morper (R)
Candidate profile
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
Sandoval County Treasurer (Assumed office: 2013)
Submitted Biography: "Montoya was born, raised and educated in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Laura Montoya was elected Sandoval County Treasurer in 2012. She has been a public servant for more than 17 years, having worked in several capacities at the federal, state and local level including both the New Mexico House of Representatives and the New Mexico Senate. Laura earned her Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology from New Mexico Highlands University and later earned a Master's degree in Public Affairs. Laura was a Rotary Scholar and studied Spanish and International Relations at the University of Costa Rica while doing several humanitarian projects."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 in 2020.
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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Laura Montoya completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Montoya's responses.
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- I promote and create policies that are fair and equitable for all people.
- Protection of our water, air, and land is critical to sustainability of a healthy life and taking care of our environment.
- When some of us are unhealthy, none of us are healthy.
2. Broadband - all communities should have access to affordable and efficient broadband
3. Healthcare - affordable, accessible and efficient health care access is critical to healthy communities.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Las Cruces Bulletin, “Laura Montoya campaigns for state treasurer during Doña Ana County visit,” May 16, 2022
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 21, 2020
- ↑ Las Cruces Bulletin, “Laura Montoya campaigns for state treasurer during Doña Ana County visit,” May 16, 2022
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 21, 2020
- ↑ Las Cruces Bulletin, “Laura Montoya campaigns for state treasurer during Doña Ana County visit,” May 16, 2022
- ↑ Santa Fe New Mexican, “Sandoval County treasurer running for top treasurer seat,” August 4, 2021
- ↑ Laura M. Montoya for State Treasurer, “Laura M. Montoya: Press Release,” accessed March 5, 2023
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