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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Positions
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 in the news mainly because of the Supreme Court case over whether mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted if they arrive later. The ruling could affect voting rules in New Mexico and many other states, and it may have implications for the 2026 midterms. Other recent coverage around her is broader New Mexico politics, including crime, costs, healthcare, and election-related concerns.
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