2026 New Mexico gubernatorial election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 New Mexico gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor and lieutenant governor of New Mexico. The primary elections will take place on June 2, 2026.[1] Due to term limits, incumbent Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County District Attorney (2023–present)[2]
- Deb Haaland, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior (2021–2025), former U.S. Representative from New Mexico's 1st congressional district (2019–2021), and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2014[3]
- Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces (2007–2023)[4]
Declined
- Teresa Leger Fernandez, U.S. representative from New Mexico's 3rd congressional district (2021–present)[5] (endorsed Haaland)[6]
- Martin Heinrich, U.S. senator (2013–present)[7]
- Howie Morales, lieutenant governor of New Mexico (2019–present)[8]
- Raúl Torrez, attorney general of New Mexico (2023–present) (running for re-election)[9]
Endorsements
Sam Bregman
- Labor unions
- Teamsters Local 492[10]
- Albuquerque Police Officers Association[11]
- IUPAT District Council 36[11]
- Iron Workers Local 495[11]
- LiUNA Local 16[11]
- Tribal nations
Deb Haaland
- Executive branch officials
- Lynn Trujillo, Senior Counsel to the United States Secretary of the Interior (2023–present)[14]
- Tom Udall, former United States Ambassador to New Zealand (2021–2025) and Samoa (2022–2025)[15]
- U.S. senators
- Ben Ray Luján, New Mexico (2021–present)[6]
- U.S. representatives
- Teresa Leger Fernandez, NM-03 (2021–present)[6]
- Melanie Stansbury, NM-01 (2021–present)[6]
- Gabe Vasquez, NM-02 (2023–present)[6]
- State legislators
- Michelle Paulene Abeyta, state representative from the 69th district (2025–present)[14]
- Charlotte Little, state representative from the 68th district (2023–present)[14]
- Angel Charley, state senator from the 30th district (2025–present)[14]
- Shannon Pinto, state senator from the 3rd district (2019–present)[14]
- Martin Chávez, former state senator from the 26th district (1987–1993)[16]
- Individuals
- Dolores Huerta, labor leader[17]
- Patricia Michaels, fashion designer[14]
- Jonathan Nez, former President of the Navajo Nation (2019–2023)[14]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Conservation Voters New Mexico[19]
- EMILY's List[20]
- Planned Parenthood New Mexico[21]
- Jane Fonda Climate PAC[22]
- Elect Democratic Women[23]
- Tribal nations
Declined to endorse
- State legislators
- Harold Pope Jr., state senator from the 23rd district (2021–present)[24]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Sam Bregman |
Deb Haaland |
Ken Miyagishima |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| –[25][b] | mid-August, 2025 | 355 (LV) | – | 19% | 55% | 9% | – | 16% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[26] | December 4–5, 2024 | 557 (LV) | – | 18% | 50% | – | 6%[c] | 27% |
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Declared
- Jackie Lee Onsuarez, Loving village councilor[27]
- Harold Pope Jr., state senator from the 23rd district (2021–present)[24]
- Maggie Toulouse Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State (2016–present)[28]
Withdrawn
- Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands (2019–present)[29]
Endorsements
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
- U.S. representatives
- Michelle Lujan Grisham, governor of New Mexico (2019–present) and former NM-01 (2013–2019)[30]
Stephanie Garcia Richard (withdrawn)
- Organizations
Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Gregg Hull, mayor of Rio Rancho (2014–present)[31]
- Steve Lanier, state senator from the 2nd district (2025–present)[32]
- Duke Rodriguez, former secretary of the New Mexico Human Services Department[33][34]
Filed paperwork
Publicly expressed interest
- Mark Murphy, state representative from the 59th district (2025–present)[36][33]
- Judith Nakamura, former Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court (2017–2020)[33]
Potential
- Susana Martinez, former governor of New Mexico (2011–2019)[37][33]
- John Sanchez, former Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico (2011–2019) and nominee for governor in 2002[33]
Declined
- John Block, state representative from the 51st district (2023–present)[5]
- Crystal Brantley, state senator from the 35th district (2021–present)[5]
- Nella Domenici, former CFO of Bridgewater Associates, daughter of former U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024[38]
Endorsements
Duke Rodriguez
- State officials
- Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico (1995–2003) (Libertarian)[d][39]
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Declared
Independents
Governor
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Gene Pettit, retired police officer[41]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[42] | Likely D | September 11, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[43] | Likely D | August 28, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[44] | Likely D | September 4, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[45] | Lean D | September 11, 2025 |
See also
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ Internal poll sponsored by Haaland's campaign
- ^ Laura Montoya with 6%
- ^ Johnson was elected as a Republican
References
- ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". NCSL. May 9, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Rodriguez, Vince (April 10, 2025). "Sam Bregman announces candidacy for Governor in 2026 election". KOAT-TV. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ Boyd, Dan (February 11, 2025). "With 2026 campaign cycle approaching, Deb Haaland officially launches gubernatorial bid". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ Burge, Dave (May 27, 2025). "Former Las Cruces mayor to run for New Mexico governor". KTSM-TV. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c Nott, Robert (March 24, 2023). "Some lawmakers already gearing up for 2026 governor's race". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Downs, Garrett (February 14, 2025). "Heinrich declines to endorse Haaland for New Mexico governor". E&E News. Politico. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Everett, Burgess (January 24, 2025). "Democratic Sen. Heinrich passes on governor's race". Semafor. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ Simonich, Milan (June 8, 2025). "Democrat Howie Morales will not run for governor of New Mexico". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
- ^ Chacón, Daniel J. (February 11, 2025). "Deb Haaland officially launches campaign for New Mexico governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who has also been mentioned as a possible contender, said a campaign for governor isn't in the cards...Torrez said in a statement later he intends to run for reelection as attorney general.
- ^ "Teamsters local 492 is proud to endorse the next Governor of the state of New Mexico, Sam Bregman". Teamsters Local 492 on Facebook. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Tucker, Jeff (August 9, 2025). "Sandia Pueblo endorsement positions Bregman as front-runner in Dem primary". Yahoo on behalf of Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ Contreras, Russell (July 29, 2025). "Key tribe shuns Deb Haaland in New Mexico governor race". Axios. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Cook, Cathy (September 8, 2025). "Sam Bregman gets Jicarilla Apache endorsement in governor's race". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Deb Haaland Earns Endorsement from Zuni Pueblo, Strengthening Coalition of Tribal Support". Native News Online. September 16, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ "Former Sen. Udall endorses Haaland for New Mexico governor". New Mexico Political Report. September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ "Deb Haaland's Campaign for Governor Raises $1 Million". Red Lake Nation News. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Clark, Chris (April 7, 2025). "Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Endorses Deb Haaland". ladailypost.com. Daily Post Los Alamos. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ "Haaland earned our endorsement because she has a clear & urgent plan to increase health care access, stand up for working families, & lead with courage in the face of mounting assaults on our communities". CIR/SEIU on Twitter. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ Foster, Demis; Taylor, Molly (May 2, 2025). "CVNM Action Fund Endorses Deb Haaland for Governor – Conservation Voters New Mexico". Conservation Voter New Mexico (CVNM) Action Fund. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Mackler, Jessica (February 12, 2025). "EMILYs List Endorses Former U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland for Governor of New Mexico". EMILYs List. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "PPVNM endorses Deb Haaland for Governor". PPVNM. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "Endorsements | Jane PAC". JanePAC. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ "Candidates". Elect Democratic Women. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Prokop, Danielle (July 14, 2025). "Sen. Harold Pope announces Democratic lieutenant governor candidacy". Source New Mexico. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Pat (September 12, 2025). "Poll shows Haaland with a commanding lead in Dem race for gov". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Monahan, Joe (April 1, 2025). "Haaland Camp Sharpens Knives As Bregman Preps Entry Into '26 Guv Race; Battle Lines Drawn Between Progressives And Moderates, Also: La Politica's Bill O'Neill Dies In Santa Fe". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Prokop, Danielle (July 21, 2025). "Loving Village councilor declares Democratic bid for New Mexico lieutenant governor". Source New Mexico. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ "Maggie Toulouse Oliver announces run for lieutenant governor". KOB. October 23, 2025. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
- ^ Boyd, Dan (October 16, 2025). "Stephanie Garcia Richard suspends Lt. Gov. campaign, citing family health issues". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ Chacón, Daniel (December 6, 2025). "The Roundhouse Report: Lujan Grisham endorses Toulouse Oliver for lieutenant governor". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ Hendricks, Kevin (April 15, 2025). "Rio Rancho mayor will join race for GOP nomination for governor". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Ross, Alex (November 7, 2025). "Aztec state senator joins gubernatorial race, focuses on education, rural New Mexico". NM Political Report. Tri-City Record. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Ross, Alex (September 8, 2025). "New Mexico Republicans eyeing governor's office, but slowly". Tri-City Record. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Bowling, Joshua (December 15, 2025). "Duke Rodriguez formally announces Republican bid for governor". Source New Mexico. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Candidate Explorer – Brian Gregory Cillessen". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Simonich, Milan (June 12, 2025). "Unelected legislator considers running for governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ Chacón, Daniel (June 22, 2025). "The Roundhouse Report: Susana for governor in 2026?". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved June 24, 2025 – via Yahoo News.
- ^ Ross, Alex (April 14, 2025). "Nella Domenici opts against 2026 run for governor, statewide office". Roswell Daily Record. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Prokop, Danielle (June 19, 2025). "In the Running: Who's in, who's out for the 2026 NM governor race • Source New Mexico".
- ^ Prokop, Danielle (April 30, 2025). "Two candidates toss in names for 2026 lieutenant governor race". Source New Mexico. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ https://login.cfis.sos.state.nm.us/index.html#/exploreDetails/NhQZ1hSS7fDiuOZ-mgSgiX1lK5MpzTLbNw12UnzEQ-I1/5/0/125/2026
- ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ "Governor Forecast - 2026-2026". Race to the WH. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
External links
- Official gubernatorial campaign websites
- Sam Bregman (D) for Governor
- Deb Haaland (D) for Governor
- Gregg Hull (R) for Governor
- Steve Lanier (R) for Governor
- Ken Miyagishima (D) for Governor
- Duke Rodriguez (R) for Governor
- Official lieutenant gubernatorial campaign websites