New Mexico gubernatorial candidate profiles 2026

ELECTION 2026

New Mexico gubernatorial candidate profiles

New Mexico gubernatorial candidates have already been spending big on this year's open race. Candidates are shown (clockwise from top left): Deb Haaland, Sam Bregman, Gregg Hull, Duke Rodriguez and Doug Turner.

Chancey Bush / Journal

Published May 11, 2026 - 9:53 a.m. Modified May 15, 2026 - 7:40 a.m.

Here are the Journal profiles of New Mexico gubernatorial candidates.

Democrats

Republicans

Man wanted for robbery, violent crimes surrenders peacefully in Santa Fe during 'high-risk' police search

Police lift temporary closures along Airport, Jemez roads

City, AG file motions to dismiss federal lawsuit regarding immigrant detention

Motion argues federal law doesn't override policies and state legislation

New-look Lobos hit the floor under coach Amy Eagan

UNM women's basketball opened summer practice Tuesday with an almost entirely rebuilt roster

Everything to know about UNM at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Samuel vying for rare distance double in men's 5K, 10K

An off-road vehicle drives up a dusty hillside while people stand behind a rope barrier.

Head to The Big Thing for adventure training, community connection

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Community erupts in frustration after data center town hall turns into job fair

Painful wound in community festers over Project Jupiter

New Mexico ranks 49th in the nation for child well-being, rising one spot from last year

New Mexico State professor asks: 'Are the children in New Mexico healthier? Are they safer? Are they more connected to their families? Are they more successful in school than they were, say 5 years ago?'