New Mexico Dem US Rep. Stansbury debates 1st Congressional District GOP challenger Okpareke

States Newsroom · October 14, 2026

The two candidates squaring off to represent New Mexico’s First Congressional District at a Tuesday evening debate found little room for agreement. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) faces Rio Rancho pharmacist and political newcomer Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke in the Nov. 3 general election. During the…

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