Kerry J Morris

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

2 candidates ran for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge, Division 5 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Kerry J Morris

Attorney. An Albuquerque lawyer who has lived in the city since 1953 and says he has practiced law for about 40 years, representing individuals and small businesses. He was the Republican nominee for the New Mexico Supreme Court in 2020.

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

Slightly right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 32 donors to their 2022 campaign for judge. DIME doesn't name donors: it places each one by everyone they give to, then places the candidate by their donors.

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Quick answers

What party is Kerry J Morris?

Kerry J Morris is running as a Republican.

What does the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge, Division 5 seat do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who is Kerry J Morris running against?

Ramon J Maestas, for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge, Division 5.

Is Kerry J Morris liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Kerry J Morris is slightly right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Kerry J Morris?

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