2026 Governor & LT. Governor Primary Candidate Info
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Gubernatorial Candidates
Democrat Party
Sam Bregman
Governor CandidateSam Bregman serves as the District Attorney for Bernalillo County. A former Albuquerque City Councilor and State Auditor, Bregman has over 30 years of legal experience.
Deb Haaland
Governor CandidateDeb Haaland previously served as the 54th U.S. Secretary of the Interior and represented NM’s 1st Congressional District. She is a former Chair of the NM Democratic Party.
Republican Party
Gregg Hull
Governor CandidateGregg Hull is the Mayor of Rio Rancho. A business owner with a background in logistics, he has focused on economic diversification and infrastructure.
Duke Rodriguez
Governor CandidateDuke Rodriguez is a healthcare executive and entrepreneur. He focuses his platform on fiscal accountability and business growth.
Doug Turner
Governor CandidateDoug Turner is a strategic communications executive and former campaign manager for Governor Gary Johnson.
Lt. Governor Candidates
Democrat Party
Harold Pope
Lt. Governor CandidateHarold Pope Jr. is a State Senator and retired U.S. Air Force officer. He focuses on veterans’ affairs and education.
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Lt. Governor CandidateMaggie Toulouse Oliver is the current NM Secretary of State. She has spent her career advocating for election transparency.
Republican Party
A. Blair Dunn
Lt. Governor CandidateA. Blair Dunn is an attorney specializing in constitutional law and property rights.
David Gallegos
Lt. Governor CandidateDavid Gallegos is a State Senator from Eunice focusing on rural development and education reform.
Manny Lardizabal
Lt. Governor CandidateManny Lardizabal is a retired law enforcement officer emphasizing public safety and social rehabilitation.
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