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New Mexico ballot, 2026

88 races on November 3, 2026

Federal

U.S. Senate New Mexico

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentGovernment administrator

Incumbent U.S. Senator from New Mexico and government administrator. Supports credit card reform, Wall Street regulation to prevent too-big-to-fail banking, clean energy development for economic prosperity, scientific research funding, and fiscal responsibility.

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Andrew Perkins ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Aubrey Dunn Jr. ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026.

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Benjamin Luna is a Republican candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives District 53 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Bob Perls ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewParalegal

Cameron Chick ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Christopher Vanden Heuvel ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Giovanni A. Haqani ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jerry Rose ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John Roberts ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Joshua Kenderdine ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Larry Marker is a Republican candidate running for office for the first time.

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Louie Sanchez ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026.

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Maggie Toulouse Oliver ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026.

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Manuel Gonzales III ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewEngineer

Matt Channon ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Mick Rich ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Mira O'Connell ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Reece Wright-McDonald is a writer running for office for the first time. Reece Wright-McDonald supports law enforcement and public education.

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Rick Montoya ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Robert Kwasny ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House New Mexico District 1

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.45 · ProgressiveConsultant

Melanie Ann Stansbury is a consultant and the incumbent for U.S. House New Mexico District 1. The candidate prioritizes education and focuses on economic growth.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewParalegal

Cameron Chick ran for U.S. Senate New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Carlton Pennington ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Elisa Martinez ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jacquelyn Reeve ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewCivil engineer

Joshua Neal ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewLaw enforcement

Michelle Garcia Holmes ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Republican running for U.S. House in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District.

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RWithdrewEducator

Peggy L. Muller-Aragon ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2026.

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Sheridan Lund ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Steve Jones ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House New Mexico District 2

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.33 · ProgressivePublic relations

Gabriel Vasquez is a public relations professional and the incumbent.

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Angel Pena ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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David Alcon ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Eddy Aragon ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Greg Cunningham, a Republican, is running for the U.S. House from New Mexico's 2nd District in his first run. He emphasizes border security, developing American energy, and building a stronger economy.

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Jerald Steve McFall ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John Volpato ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Tom Wakely ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House New Mexico District 3

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentStrategist

Teresa Leger Fernandez is a strategist and democratic candidate seeking reelection.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewReal estate broker

Anastacia Golden Morper ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Audra Brown ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ben Bateman ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Dineh Benally ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Gavin Kaiser ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jaymeson Pegue ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jerald Steve McFall ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Mark McDonald ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Republican

Martin Ruben Zamora is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives running for U.S. House from New Mexico's 3rd District.

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Rob Apodaca ran for U.S. House New Mexico District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Statewide offices

Attorney General of New Mexico

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentAttorney

Raul Torrez, an attorney, is running for Attorney General of New Mexico as the incumbent. He supports experienced leadership, taking on right-wing militia.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Samuel Kane is republican candidate for Attorney General of New Mexico, running for office for the first time.

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Governor of New Mexico

General: November 3, 2026

RFirst-time candidateWithdrewDirector of business development

Belinda Robertson ran for Governor of New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticCommunity organizer

A member of the Laguna Pueblo, Haaland earned degrees in English and law from the University of New Mexico. Running for Governor of New Mexico, she emphasizes expanding healthcare access and abortion care, transitioning to renewable energy, ensuring economic fairness, and removing corporate influence from politics.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Gregg Hull is a Republican candidate for Governor of New Mexico in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewEngineer

Ellison holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and worked as an electric utility analyst, engineer, and NMPRC commissioner. Running for New Mexico Treasurer, he emphasizes transparent financial reporting, recovering unclaimed assets for their rightful owners, and professional state fund management.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewAdjunct professor

Ken Miyagishima ran for Governor of New Mexico in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewTeacher

Steve Lanier ran for Governor of New Mexico in 2026.

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Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanSuperintendent/Foreman

David M. Gallegos, a superintendent/Foreman, is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico in the 2026 general election.

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DWithdrewTeacher

Stephanie Garcia Richard ran for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico in 2026.

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New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticFirst-time candidateConsultant

Kweisi Mfume is the incumbent U.S. Representative from Maryland's 7th District and former NAACP president. He emphasizes ethics and government reform, fiscal responsibility, equality, and environmental protection.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateConsultant

Michael Perry is a consultant and Chaves County Commissioner running for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands in his first bid for office. He emphasizes wildfire and flood management, water resources, and public land access.

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New Mexico Secretary of State

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Democratic candidate Amanda Lopez Askin is running for her first election as New Mexico Secretary of State. She advanced from the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026, to the November general election.

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RepublicanNurse practitioner

Ramona Goolsby, a nurse practitioner supports inflation and economy and healthcare.

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New Mexico State Auditor

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentEngineer

Maestas, the incumbent State Auditor and engineer with 30 years of federal service, emphasizes government accountability and fiscal responsibility. He supports protecting seniors, public employees, and community investments through careful auditing.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur

An entrepreneur running for New Mexico State Auditor, this is his first run for office. He emphasizes constitutional principles and biblical values. His priorities are exposing fraud, waste and abuse; bringing transparency to the auditor's office; and promoting prosperity for New Mexicans.

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New Mexico Treasurer

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentGovernment administrator

Laura Montoya is a government administrator and the incumbent for New Mexico Treasurer. The candidate addresses healthcare affordability and prioritizes infrastructure.

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RepublicanEngineer

Ellison holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and worked as an electric utility analyst, engineer, and NMPRC commissioner. Running for New Mexico Treasurer, he emphasizes transparent financial reporting, recovering unclaimed assets for their rightful owners, and professional state fund management.

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New Mexico Public Education Commission District 2

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanFirst-time candidateEngineer

Ken Pascoe is an engineer and 21-year Air Force veteran running for New Mexico Public Education Commission District 2 for the first time. He emphasizes addressing artificial intelligence effects on education, developing a strategic plan for the educational system, and connecting with employers on graduate skill requirements. Pascoe supports good governance and open government operations.

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New Mexico Public Education Commission District 3

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentPolicy advisor

Jacob Trujillo is an incumbent member of New Mexico's Public Education Commission, a young community organizer and policy aide. He emphasizes strong school oversight, educational equity, and community input.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateScientist

Dennis Dinge, a scientist, running for the first time, supports education and environment.

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New Mexico Public Education Commission District 5

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbent

A Republican with degrees from Eastern New Mexico University and the University of Pennsylvania, Clahchischilliage is the incumbent on the New Mexico Public Education Commission District 5.

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New Mexico Public Education Commission District 6

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbent

Stewart Ingham is the Republican incumbent on the New Mexico Public Education Commission representing District 6. A former independent contractor in construction, he brings practical experience to education policy.

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New Mexico Public Education Commission District 7

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Frederick Parker is a Democratic candidate seeking his first election to the New Mexico Public Education Commission for District 7.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateSchool administrator; small business owner

John Foreman is a school administrator and small business owner running for New Mexico's Public Education Commission, District 7, for the first time. A Republican, he emphasizes improving schools without raising taxes, supporting traditional values, and opposing socialism.

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State legislature

New Mexico House of Representatives

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