William Scott

William Scott, who also goes by Bill, is the Democratic candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 22, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Stefani Lord (R) and independent Zach Withers.[1][2] He is a retired U.S. Army veteran who served from 1999 to 2021.[1]

Scott earned a high school diploma from Highland High School, a bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University in 2003, and a graduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 2013, and his career experience includes service as a military officer.[1] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, he said he served more than 22 years in the Army, as both an enlisted cavalry scout and a military intelligence officer, and holds a master's degree in Latin American Studies from Vanderbilt.[3]

In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Scott described himself as a husband, a father of three and a New Mexican who served over 22 years in the Army.[3] He listed dignified communication, infrastructure improvements, healthcare access, early childhood education and legislature professionalism among his policy interests, and said he would support tax breaks for local workers and small businesses and work to address healthcare provider shortages.[3]

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