Raul Turrieta

Raul Turrieta is the Democratic candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 39, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A Navy veteran and longtime Grant County Assessor's Office employee, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that his priorities include protecting Medicaid, strengthening rural hospitals and cutting taxes for working families.[3]

Raul Turrieta graduated from Silver High School and works in public administration.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a lifelong resident of Silver City who grew up in a working-class family; he said his father and grandfather were union members at the Chino Mine.[3] He said he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine tenders USS Howard W. Gilmore and USS Dixon before beginning work at the Grant County Assessor's Office in 1981.[3]

Turrieta said he was elected Grant County Assessor in 1999, served four terms, and now works as Chief Deputy Assessor.[3] He also said he has hosted the Local Flavor radio show on KURU for more than a decade, coached youth sports and hosted local nonprofit fundraisers.[3] He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.[1]

Turrieta said his main goal is affordable, high-quality health care in southwestern New Mexico, including protecting Medicaid, strengthening rural hospitals, lowering prescription drug costs and addressing medical debt.[3] He also said he would work to cut taxes for working families and ensure that wealthy New Mexicans and large corporations pay their fair share.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.