Commissioner of Public Lands
Unofficial result: Won — Juan De Jesus Sanchez III (Democratic)
Source: electionresults.sos.nm.gov
New Mexico
My vote power: Average
What does this office do?
- Leasing state land for grazing, oil, and gas
- Managing money from state land, which often funds public schools
- Protecting natural resources on state land
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Spending Reduction, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic
Democratic nominee for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands in 2026. Farmer and conservation advocate.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for
Michael Perry
LostRepublican
Republican nominee for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands in 2026. Chaves County Commissioner, retired game warden, and former assistant land commissioner (2016–2019).
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · thegreenpapers.com