2026 New Mexico Secretary of State election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 New Mexico Secretary of State election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Secretary of State of New Mexico. Incumbent Democratic secretary Maggie Toulouse Oliver is term-limited, and is instead running for lieutenant governor.[1][2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Katharine Clark, Santa Fe County Clerk[3][4]
- Amanda López Askin, Doña Ana County Clerk[5]
- Sonya Smith, former cabinet secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services[6][7]
Endorsements
Amanda López Askin
- U.S. senators
- Martin Heinrich, New Mexico (2013–present)[8]
- U.S. representatives
- Gabe Vasquez, NM-02 (2023–present)[9]
- Organizations
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe D | August 7, 2025 |
See also
References
- ^ Bravender, Robin; Richards, Heather; Yachnin, Jennifer (December 18, 2024). "Haaland in talks about run for New Mexico governor". E&E News. POLITICO. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ J. Chacón, Daniel (September 17, 2025). "New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver considers run for lieutenant governor". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ Hendricks, Kevin (May 22, 2025). "Santa Fe County Clerk to run for Secretary of State". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ J. Chacón, Daniel (May 22, 2025). "Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark announces bid for secretary of state". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "Doña Ana County Clerk jumps in Secretary of State race". New Mexico Political Report. April 16, 2025. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ J. Chacón, Daniel (June 3, 2025). "Former Department of Veterans Services Secretary Sonya Smith to run for secretary of state". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ Prokop, Danielle (June 2, 2025). "Former NM Veteran's Department cabinet secretary seeks Secretary of State seat". Source New Mexico. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ Chacón, Daniel J. (August 23, 2025). "The Roundhouse Report: Heinrich snubs Santa Fe County clerk". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
New Mexico's senior senator has endorsed Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin over Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark in the race for secretary of state.
- ^ Clark, Carol A. (June 5, 2025). "U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez Endorses Amanda López Askin For New Mexico Secretary Of State". Los Alamos Daily Post. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
- ^ "Vote Mama PAC | Candidates". Vote Mama PAC. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (August 7, 2025). "Previewing the 2026 Secretary of State Races". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites