Michelle Pauline AbeytaMichelle Pauline Abeyta

Michelle Paulene Abeyta is a lawmaker, community leader, and state legislator dedicated to strengthening rural and Tribal communities across New Mexico. A citizen of the Navajo Nation, Abeyta has built her career around public service, serving on local school and nonprofit boards before being elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2024. In the legislature, Abeyta serves on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee. During her first term, she helped secure funding for local infrastructure and championed legislation to strengthen protections for children and families while advocating for improved healthcare, education, and public safety. Abeyta is running for re-election to continue ensuring that rural and Native communities have a strong voice in the New Mexico Legislature and to advance practical solutions that improve the lives of families across the state.