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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. Due to term limits, incumbent Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be ineligible to seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County District Attorney (2023–present)
- Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of the Interior (2021–present), former U.S. Representative from New Mexico's 1st congressional district (2019–2021), and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2014
- Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator (2013–present)
Declined
- Teresa Leger Fernandez, U.S. representative from New Mexico's 3rd congressional district (2021–present)
Republican primary
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- Gregg Hull, mayor of Rio Rancho
Potential
- Rebecca Dow, former state representative from the 38th district (2017–2023) and candidate for governor in 2022
- Nella Domenici, former CFO of Bridgewater Associates, daughter of former U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024
- Judith Nakamura, former Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court (2015–2021)
- John Sanchez, former Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico (2011–2019) and nominee for governor in 2002
Declined
- John Block, state representative from the 51st district (2023–present)
- Crystal Brantley, state senator from the 35th district (2021–present)
Independents and third parties
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- Greg Baldwin, voice actor
See also
Notes
- Baldwin expressed his interest in running "beyond fractured two party system" as part of the White Lotus Party, named in reference to the secret society in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
References
- Monahan, Joe (January 15, 2025). "Notes From The Front: Guv Race Developments; ABQ Mayor Contest Still Stalled; Santa Fe Waits On Webber". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved January 16, 2025 – via Blogspot.
- ^ Everett, Burgess (December 12, 2024). "Heinrich's choice: Senate or governor's race?". Semafor. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- Nichols, Hans (December 17, 2024). "Scoop: Deb Haaland eyes New Mexico governor's race". Axios.
- ^ Nott, Robert (March 24, 2023). "Some lawmakers already gearing up for 2026 governor's race". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- Hendricks, Kevin (January 13, 2025). "Rio Rancho Mayor 'weighing options' on running for Governor". Sandoval Signpost. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ Monahan, Joe (January 6, 2025). "Possible GOP Guv Contenders Eye The Landscape; A Former Judge And Rio Rancho Mayor Top List As Dems Get Off To A Fast Start With Haaland And Heinrich, Plus: Remembering Mayor Janway". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved January 7, 2025 – via Blogspot.
- Monahan, Joe (January 14, 2025). "GOP List Of Possible Guv Contenders Adds A Familiar Name; Former Lt. Gov. John Sanchez Takes A Look At A Run That Could Shake Up The Field". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved January 15, 2025 – via Blogspot.
- Geolas, Paris (October 12, 2024). "Avatar: The Last Airbender's Uncle Iroh Star 'Spills the Tea' in New Cosplay Appearance". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
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