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Governor

Unofficial result: Won — Deb Haaland (Democratic)

Source: electionresults.sos.nm.gov

New Mexico
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Signing or vetoing bills that become state law
  • Proposing the state budget for schools, roads, and health care
  • Picking who leads state agencies

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Democratic

Democratic nominee for Governor of New Mexico in 2026. Served as U.S. Secretary of the Interior (2021–2025) and previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House (2019–2021).

Records: Environment and Public Health 21 for, 1 against, Civil Rights 7 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against,

Republican

Republican nominee for Governor of New Mexico in 2026. Served as Mayor of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (2014–2026) and is a businessman.

Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · thegreenpapers.com