Balderas was first elected to the attorney general's office on November 4, 2014. He replaced Gary King (D), who ran unsuccessfully for governor. Baledras was re-elected on November 6, 2018.

In a Huffington Post article published November 17, 2014, Balderas was identified as one of seven Democratic state executive officials who could gain national prominence.

Balderas was first elected to the attorney general's office on November 4, 2014. He replaced Gary King (D), who ran unsuccessfully for governor. Baledras was re-elected on November 6, 2018.

In a Huffington Post article published November 17, 2014, Balderas was identified as one of seven Democratic state executive officials who could gain national prominence.

Balderas served as the auditor from 2006 to 2014.

As a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, Balderas contributed to legislation increasing penalties for sexual predators, establishing investment incentives for alternative energy, and funding virtual education for rural public schools.