Bernalillo County Assessor

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 1:34 PM ET

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Sets the taxable value of every property in the county, which determines property tax bills, and administers exemptions such as homestead.

Candidates

Michael Ray Maine

Republican
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Linda Stover

Democrat
Moderately left · from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Bernalillo County Assessor in 2026?
Michael Ray Maine (Republican) and Linda Stover (Democrat).
What does this office do?
Sets the taxable value of every property in the county, which determines property tax bills, and administers exemptions such as homestead.
Who should I vote for in the Bernalillo County Assessor race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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