New Mexico Governor 2026

Election day is November 3, 2026. A statewide contest in New Mexico.

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About this race

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.

Democratic primary

Governor

Latest coverage of the New Mexico Governor race

New Mexico Democratic lieutenant governor candidates tout experience, vision in final pleaSource New Mexico · 26 Jul 2026New Mexico governor’s race may hinge on oil and gasE&E News by POLITICO · 26 Jun 2026Three Gubernatorial Rating Changes: Michigan to Leans Democratic, New Mexico to Safe Democratic, Florida to Likely RepublicanThe Center for Politics at UVA · 23 Jul 2026Meeting to decide Democratic lieutenant governor candidate at least a month outSource New Mexico · 22 Jun 2026New Mexico Democratic Party to meet Saturday to select new lieutenant governor candidateSource New Mexico · 24 Jul 2026NM Sen. Pope staying in Dem lieutenant governor race even after losing Haaland endorsementSource New Mexico · 29 Jun 2026Democrats’ four-day vote to pick Lt. Governor nominee opens July 25New Mexico Political Report · 09 Jul 2026Governor issues statement on New Mexico’s early primary status - Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grishamgovernor.state.nm.us · 27 Jul 2026

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