Judith Nakamura
Judith Nakamura
New Mexico Republican Governor nominee?
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JUN 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Judge
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
Age65 years old (Nov 3, 1960)
GenderFemale
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LocationNew Mexico
BackgroundJudge
EducationUniversity of New Mexico (B.A., 1983)
Notable personal detailsJudith Nakamura is an American jurist who served on the New Mexico Supreme Court from 2015 to 2020, including as chief justice from 2017 to 2020. She previously served on the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court (including as chief judge) and as a judge on New Mexico’s Second Judicial District Court. She earned a B.A. and J.D. from the University of New Mexico.
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Economy & Taxes
No clear public record of comprehensive tax-policy proposals from Judith Nakamura; available statements focus on court funding and fees (discussing both short-term emergency funding needs and the limits/problems of fee-based funding for judicial education).
News
Judith Nakamura is being discussed in the context of New Mexico politics as Republicans focus on crime, costs, healthcare, and broader election issues. Recent coverage also centers on voting rules and election security, including a Supreme Court case on mail-in ballots and Democratic-led efforts to limit federal agents near polling places. The reporting suggests she is part of a wider GOP push to shape the midterm debate, but the specific details about her own actions are limited in the summaries.
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