Close Election Shapes Farmington Council, District Two Goes to Logan

Unofficial returns from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office show Stewart Logan winning the Farmington City Council District Two seat in the Nov. 4, 2025 election, receiving 51 percent of the vote to incumbent Herman Buck’s 49 percent. The tight margin underscored a closely divided electorate in a race that will not be certified until the New Mexico State Canvassing Board meets on Nov. 25. Council members are expected to be sworn in prior to Jan. 1, 2026.

District One incumbent Linda Rodgers retained her seat after running unopposed. Rodgers publicly praised Buck after his 2024 appointment, noting his role in the council and the significance of his service. Buck had been appointed about one and a half years earlier, becoming the first Navajo to serve on the Farmington City Council. His appointment and tenure carried symbolic weight for Indigenous representation in city governance.

The candidates offered contrasting backgrounds and emphases during the campaign. Herman Buck is a local businessman and wrestling coach who focused on constituent connection and community service during his time on the council. Stewart Logan is a retired San Juan County safety and compliance manager who campaigned on a long standing desire to serve and on policy ideas that include support for projects such as a railroad to help export regional goods. Logan’s stated interest in export infrastructure points to an economic orientation that could shape council discussions about regional development and trade access.

For San Juan County residents the result will have practical implications. A shift in District Two representation may influence council priorities on economic development, infrastructure and community programs. The proposal for rail capacity to move local products beyond the region has the potential to affect local industry, employment and connections to broader markets, while changes in council membership can alter the tone of constituent outreach and local service delivery.

The narrow margin also serves as a reminder of the importance of each vote in local elections. With certification scheduled later this month, final results could confirm Logan’s victory or, in rare cases, prompt further review of ballots. Either way the incoming council will take office before the new year, setting the stage for policy debates that will shape Farmington and the surrounding region into 2026.

Residents seeking the official certified results should watch for the State Canvassing Board meeting on Nov. 25 and announcements from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office. The change in representation will be followed closely by community members interested in economic projects, cultural representation and local governance.