Michelle Abeyta
Michelle Abeyta (Democratic Party) (also known as Paulene) is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 69. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Abeyta (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 69. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.[source]
Biography
Michelle Abeyta earned an associate degree in hospitality and tourism from Central New Mexico Community College, a bachelor's degree in Native American studies and communication from the University of New Mexico, and a law degree from the University of Arizona. She also graduated from Emerge New Mexico’s Class of 2017. Abeyta has served on the To’hajiilee Community School Board of Education, the National Native American Bar Association Board, the Woman, Infants & Children (WIC) Board for the Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna Service Unit, the Canoncito Band of Navajos Health Center, Inc. Board, and the National Native American Law Students Association.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Abeyta was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives 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
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 69
Incumbent Michelle Abeyta (D) and Harry Garcia (D) are running in the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 69 on June 2, 2026.
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2024
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 69
Michelle Abeyta won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 69 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Abeyta (D) | 100.0 | 6,303 |
| Total votes: 6,303 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 69
Michelle Abeyta defeated incumbent Harry Garcia and Stanley Michael in the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 69 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Abeyta | 56.8 | 1,346 |
| Harry Garcia | 34.9 | 827 | |
| Stanley Michael | 8.2 | 195 | ||
| Total votes: 2,368 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Harry Garcia (D) |
New Mexico House of Representatives District 69 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
