Joshua N. Hernandez is a Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 60 in Sandoval County. He is a politician and businessman who assumed office on January 19, 2021, after being elected unopposed in 2020, succeeding Republican Tim Lewis, and won re-election in 2022. Notable roles include serving on the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee. Born in Albuquerque, N.M., he previously ran unsuccessfully for Rio Rancho City Council in 2016 and is a candidate for re-election in the 2026 primary.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on formal education. His political experience includes serving as communications director and campaign manager since 2011 for multiple Congressional, state, and local campaigns, including all successful campaigns for Rio Rancho mayor by Gregg Hull. He later worked as Digital Media Director for Agenda LLC, a global advocacy firm in Albuquerque.