2026 Statewide Candidate Info
Governor & Lt. Governor
Deb Haaland
GovernorDeb Haaland is the former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and served as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. Her platform focuses on environmental stewardship, public lands, and expanding economic opportunities for all New Mexicans.
Visit Campaign Website →Stephanie Garcia Richard
Lt. GovernorStephanie Garcia Richard is New Mexico's Commissioner of Public Lands and previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Her public service has focused on responsible stewardship of state trust lands, education funding, conservation, and economic opportunity for communities across New Mexico.
Visit Campaign Website →Gregg Hull
GovernorGregg Hull, the Mayor of Rio Rancho, brings extensive experience as a business owner in the logistics sector. He focuses on economic diversification, supporting small businesses, and improving infrastructure to foster growth across the state.
Visit Campaign Website →David Gallegos
Lt. GovernorA State Senator representing Eunice, David Gallegos is focused on advancing rural development, enhancing education reform, and ensuring the responsible management of the state's natural resources to benefit all citizens.
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Amanda López Askin
Secretary of StateSays she will increase current automatic voter registration & voter access. She opposed voter ID and federal audits of the voter roles to remove non citizens.
Visit Campaign Website → Candidate Survey Response →Raul Torrez
Attorney GeneralIncumbent Attorney General focused on public safety, consumer protection, and aggressive criminal justice reform to reduce crime and support communities throughout the state.
Visit Campaign Website →Joseph M. Maestas
State AuditorCurrent State Auditor with a strong commitment to government accountability, transparency, and rigorous fiscal oversight to ensure tax dollars are spent effectively.
Visit Campaign Website →Laura M. Montoya
State TreasurerFocused on the prudent investment of state funds and promoting financial literacy, Laura works to stabilize the state's finances and ensure long-term prosperity for New Mexico.
Visit Campaign Website →Juan Sanchez
Land CommissionerA New Mexico farmer and conservation advocate with experience in natural-resource work. Sanchez said in a public meeting that he will NOT consider lowering fee increases on O/G even though they are driving producers out of state. Rather,he will focus on maximizing state income from O/G companies operating in New Mexico.
Visit Campaign Website →Ramona L. Goolsby
Secretary of StateRunning on a platform emphasizing transparency, vowing to increase integrity of election administration to include Voter ID, audits of voter roles and removing non-citens fromv voter roles.
Visit Campaign Website → Candidate Survey Response →Samuel Isaiah Kane Sr.
Attorney GeneralFocused on criminal justice reform and robust support for law enforcement, Samuel advocates for safer communities and a stronger application of the rule of law.
Visit Campaign Website →Joshua James Ryan Lawrence
State AuditorJoshua James Ryan Lawrence is committed to bringing fresh oversight to state spending and improving the efficiency of government operations through active financial auditing.
Visit Campaign Website →James F. Ellison
State TreasurerEmphasizing conservative fiscal management, James F. Ellison advocates for responsible stewardship of state funds and increased financial transparency for taxpayers.
Visit Campaign Website →Michael Perry
Land CommissionerMichael Perry is a Chaves County Commissioner, former State Land Office Commissioner and longtime wildlife and habitat professional. His campaign focuses on responsible land management with reasonable fees on O/G producers. He said he would re-visit recent increases in O/G royalty requirements that have led to reduced income from state O/G leases.
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