Zachary Caleb Darden (Mayor of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, candidate 2026)

Zachary Caleb Darden

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Mayor of Rio Rancho

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Next election

March 3, 2026

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Zachary Caleb Darden is running for election to the Mayor of Rio Rancho in New Mexico. Darden is on the ballot in the general election on March 3, 2026.^[source]

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General election

The general election will occur on March 3, 2026.

General election for Mayor of Rio Rancho

The following candidates are running in the general election for Mayor of Rio Rancho on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Zachary Caleb Darden (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Michael Meek (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Aleitress Franshaun Owens-Smith (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Alexandria C. Piland (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Corrine Rios (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Paul M. Wymer (Nonpartisan)

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