2026 New Mexico gubernatorial election
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The 2026 New Mexico gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democratic governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is ineligible to seek re-election to a third consecutive term. Primary elections took place on June 2.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Nominee
- 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[2]
Eliminated in primary
- Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County district attorney (2023–present) and father of MLB player Alex Bregman[3]
Withdrawn
- Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces (2007–2023) (ran as an independent)[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 from New Mexico (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
- Albuquerque Police Officers Association[10]
- IUPAT District Council 36[10]
- Iron Workers Local 495[10]
- LiUNA Local 16[10]
- Teamsters Local 492[11]
- Tribal nations
Deb Haaland
- Executive branch officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. secretary of transportation (2021–2025)[15]
- Lynn Trujillo, senior counsel to the U.S. secretary of the interior (2023–2025)[16]
- Tom Udall, former U.S. ambassador to New Zealand (2021–2025) and Samoa (2022–2025) and U.S. senator from New Mexico (2009–2021)[17]
- U.S. senators
- Ben Ray Luján, New Mexico (2021–present)[6]
- U.S. representatives
- Teresa Leger Fernandez, NM-3 (2021–present)[6]
- Melanie Stansbury, NM-1 (2021–present)[6]
- Eric Swalwell, former CA-14 (2013–2026) (rejected by candidate)[18]
- Gabe Vasquez, NM-2 (2023–present)[6]
- State legislators
- Stacey Abrams, former House minority leader (2011–2017) from Georgia's 89th district (2007–2017)[19]
- Michelle Paulene Abeyta, state representative from the 69th district (2025–present)[16]
- Angel Charley, state senator from the 30th district (2025–present)[16]
- Martin Chávez, former state senator from the 26th district (1987–1993)[20]
- Charlotte Little, state representative from the 68th district (2023–present)[16]
- Javier Martínez, speaker of the House (2023–present) from the 11th district (2015–present)[21]
- Shannon Pinto, state senator from the 3rd district (2019–present)[16]
- Reena Szczepanski, House majority leader (2025–present) from the 47th district (2023–present)[19]
- Local officials
- Michael Garcia, mayor of Santa Fe (2025–present)[22]
- Individuals
- Dolores Huerta, labor leader[23]
- Patricia Michaels, fashion designer[16]
- Jonathan Nez, former president of the Navajo Nation (2019–2023)[16]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Teachers New Mexico[24]
- Communications Workers of America Local 7076[25]
- SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents[26]
- Organizations
- Conservation Voters New Mexico[27]
- EMILY's List[28]
- Elect Democratic Women[29]
- End Citizens United[30]
- Equality New Mexico[31]
- Jane Fonda Climate PAC[32]
- Planned Parenthood New Mexico[33]
- Tribal nations
- Political parties
- Newspapers
Declined to endorse
- Statewide officials
- Michelle Lujan Grisham, incumbent governor of New Mexico (2019–present)[36]
- State legislators
- Harold Pope Jr., state senator from the 23rd district (2021–present)[37]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Sam Bregman (D) | $3,680,756 | $2,917,275 | $853,429 |
| Deb Haaland (D) | $11,079,701 | $6,712,908 | $4,366,793 |
| Source: New Mexico Campaign Finance System[38] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Sam Bregman |
Deb Haaland |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research & Polling Inc.[39][A] | April 17–24, 2026 | 534 (LV) | ± 4.2% | 30% | 52% | – | 18% |
| Emerson College[40][B] | April 18–19, 2026 | 568 (LV) | ± 4.1% | 24% | 40% | – | 36% |
| Change Research (D)[41][C] | February 21–24, 2026 | 696 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 25% | 46% | – | 29% |
| GBAO (D)[42][D] | February 9–12, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 26% | 56% | – | 18% |
| Change Research (D)[41][43][C] | January 12–18, 2026 | 909 (LV) | – | 23% | 50% | – | 27% |
| Change Research (D)[41][43][C] | October 8–13, 2025 | 1,000 (LV) | – | 22% | 54% | – | 24% |
| GBAO (D)[44][45][D] | August 6–11, 2025 | 355 (LV) | ± 5.2% | 19% | 55% | 9%[b] | 16% |
| Change Research (D)[41][43][C] | March 9–13, 2025 | 1,014 (LV) | – | 14% | 63% | – | 23% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[46] | December 4–5, 2024 | 557 (LV) | – | 18% | 50% | 6%[c] | 27% |
Results
Haaland
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deb Haaland | 158,713 | 72.3 | |
| Democratic | Sam Bregman | 60,619 | 27.7 | |
| Total votes | 219,332 | 100.0 | ||
Lieutenant governor
Primary election
Candidates
Withdrew after nomination
- Maggie Toulouse Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State (2016–present)[47] (withdrew on June 18)[48]
Eliminated in primary
- Harold Pope Jr., state senator from the 23rd district (2021–present)[37]
Withdrawn from primary
- Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands (2019–present)[49]
- Jackie Lee Onsurez, Loving village councilor[50]
Endorsements
Harold Pope Jr.
- Organizations
Maggie Toulouse Oliver (withdrawn)
- Statewide officials
- Michelle Lujan Grisham, governor of New Mexico (2019–present) and former United States Representative for NM-01 (2013–2019)[53]
- Organizations
Stephanie Garcia Richard
- Statewide officials
- Deb Haaland, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, former United States Secretary of the Interior (2021-2025), and former United States Representative for NM-01 (2019-2021). [55]
- Michelle Lujan Grisham, governor of New Mexico (2019–present) and former United States Representative for NM-01 (2013–2019) (after Toulouse Oliver withdrew)[56]
- Howie Morales, Lieutenant governor of New Mexico (2019–present) [56]
- U.S. representatives
- Teresa Leger Fernández, New Mexico (2021–present)[56]
- U.S. senators
- Martin Heinrich, New Mexico (2013–present)[56]
- State representatives
- Michelle Paulene Abeyta (HD-69)[56]
- Nathan Small (HD-36)[56]
- Cynthia Borrego (HD-17)[56]
- Joseph Sanchez (HD-40)[56]
- Local and party officials
- Martin Chávez former three-term mayor of Albuquerque [56]
- Joe Loewy, Democratic State Central Committee member (Santa Fe County)[56]
- Flora Lucero, Democratic State Central Committee member[56]
- Shannon Reynolds, former Doña Ana County Commissioner[56]
- Darlene Vigil, Taos County Commissioner[56]
- Organizations
- Jane Fonda Climate PAC[32][56]
- Animal Protection Voters [56]
- Equality New Mexico[56]
Results
Oliver
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maggie Toulouse Oliver | 169,930 | 80.0 | |
| Democratic | Harold Pope Jr. | 42,515 | 20.0 | |
| Total votes | 212,445 | 100.0 | ||
Replacement selection
After winning the June 2 primary, Toulouse Oliver withdrew from the race on June 18, citing health issues. Haaland announced she would be interviewing candidates to replace Toulouse Oliver on the ballot.[57] However, the final decision on Toulouse Oliver's replacement rested with the state Democratic Party's Central Committee.[58] The candidates listed below are the five Haaland chose to interview, though the State Central Committee could have chosen any candidate and was not limited to the following five. Haaland endorsed Garcia Richard on June 26,[55] and the State Central Committee formally chose Garcia Richard on July 30.[59]
Replacement nominee
- Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands (2019–present)
Eliminated in replacement vote
- Leo Jaramillo, state senator from the 5th district (2021–present)
- Harold Pope Jr., state senator from the 23rd district (2021–present) and runner-up in the original primary election
- Antonia Roybal-Mack, attorney
- Sonia Smith, former New Mexico Secretary of Veterans Services[60]
Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
Nominee
- Gregg Hull, mayor of Rio Rancho (2014–2026)[61]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Jim Ellison, former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner (2023–2024) (running for state treasurer)[64]
Disqualified
- Belinda Robertson, fitness instructor[65]
- Steve Lanier, state senator from the 2nd district (2025–present)[66]
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[67]
- Mark Murphy, state representative from the 59th district (2025–present)[68]
- Judith Nakamura, former chief justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court (2017–2020)[68]
Endorsements
Gregg Hull
- Newspapers
Duke Rodriguez
- Statewide officials
- Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico (1995–2003) (Libertarian)[d][69]
Doug Turner
- U.S. representatives
- Yvette Herrell, former NM-02 (2021–2023)[70]
- Statewide officials
- John Sanchez, former lieutenant governor of New Mexico (2011–2019)[71]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Gregg Hull (R) | $474,113 | $235,979 | $238,133 |
| Duke Rodriguez (R) | $501,249 | $326,436 | $174,813 |
| Doug Turner (R) | $502,798 | $63,206 | $439,592 |
| Source: New Mexico Campaign Finance System[38] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Gregg Hull |
Duke Rodriguez |
Doug Turner |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Opinion Strategies (R)[72] | May 18–20, 2026 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 33% | 12% | 30% | – | 25% |
| Research & Polling Inc.[73][A] | April 24 – May 1, 2026 | 477 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 30% | 9% | 21% | – | 40% |
| Emerson College[40][B] | April 18–19, 2026 | 432 (LV) | ± 4.7% | 21% | 10% | 9% | – | 61% |
Results
Hull
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
Turner
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gregg Hull | 56,708 | 47.0 | |
| Republican | Doug Turner | 44,480 | 36.9 | |
| Republican | Duke Rodriguez | 19,393 | 16.1 | |
| Total votes | 120,581 | 100.0 | ||
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Nominee
- David Gallegos, state senator from the 41st district (2021–present)[74]
Eliminated in primary
- Aubrey Blair Dunn, lawyer, son of former public lands commissioner Aubrey Dunn Jr., and Libertarian nominee for attorney general in 2018[75]
- Manuel Lardizabal, business owner and nominee for SD-26 in 2020[76]
Results
Gallegos
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 80–90%
Dunn
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Gallegos | 56,640 | 49.7 | |
| Republican | Aubrey Blair Dunn | 42,954 | 37.8 | |
| Republican | Manuel Lardizabal | 14,183 | 12.5 | |
| Total votes | 113,777 | 100.0 | ||
Independent candidates
Governor
Candidates
Withdrawn
- Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces (2007–2023) (previously ran as a Democrat; endorsed Hull)[77]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Elections[78] | Likely D | August 28, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[79] | Likely D | June 19, 2026 |
| RealClearPolitics[80] | Likely D | June 5, 2026 |
| Fox News[81] | Solid D | July 23, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[82] | Safe D | July 23, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[83] | Solid D | July 10, 2026 |
Endorsements
Gregg Hull (R)
- State officials
- Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico, businessman and Libertarian Party nominee for president in 2012 and 2016[85]
- Local officials
- Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces (2007–2023) and former gubernatorial candidate (Independent)[77]
Ken Miyagishima (I) (withdrawn)
- Political parties
- New Mexico Forward Party[4]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Deb Haaland (D) |
Gregg Hull (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin & Associates (R)[86][E] | July 13–15, 2026 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 46% | 45% | 9% |
See also
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - Ken Miyagishima with 9%
- Laura Montoya with 6%
- Johnson was elected as a Republican
- Partisan clients
- Poll conducted for the Albuquerque Journal
- Poll sponsored by KRQE News 13
- Poll sponsored by Bregman's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Haaland's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Hull's campaign