New Mexico · 2026 Midterms

What's on your New Mexico ballot

A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races New Mexico voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.

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U.S. Senate, New Mexico

Lujan vs MarkerProjected winner

Incumbent seeking a second full term. Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic.

Ben Ray Lujan Democrat

U.S. Senator since 2021; former U.S. Representative

93%est. chance of winning · Cook: Solid D
  • HealthcareExpand access and lower costs
  • EconomyRural development, broadband, and jobs
  • GovernmentFrequent critic of the Trump administration
  • ClimateSupports clean energy and public-lands protection
versus
Larry Marker Republican

Businessman

7%est. chance of winning · Cook: Solid D
  • EconomyLower taxes and regulation
  • ImmigrationStronger border enforcement
  • GovernmentConservative challenger

Governor

Haaland vs HullCompetitive

Open seat; Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is term-limited. New Mexico leans Democratic.

Deb Haaland Democrat

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior; former U.S. Representative

68%est. chance of winning · D-leaning state; favored
  • HealthcareCreate a public-option health plan, oppose Medicaid cuts
  • EconomyLower the cost of living, raise wages
  • GovernmentOverhaul the state's child welfare agency
  • ClimateProtect public lands and natural resources
versus
Gregg Hull Republican

Former Mayor of Rio Rancho

32%est. chance of winning · D-leaning state
  • EconomyBusiness-friendly growth, lower taxes
  • GovernmentPublic safety and crime focus
  • EducationSupports school choice

Attorney General

Torrez vs KaneProjected winner

Incumbent seeking a second term. Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic.

Raul Torrez Democrat

Incumbent New Mexico Attorney General since 2023

93%est. chance of winning · Sabato: Safe D
  • GovernmentCrime and public safety, consumer protection
  • DemocracyElection and civil-rights enforcement
  • EconomyAntitrust and consumer fraud
versus
Sam Kane Republican

Attorney from Las Cruces

7%est. chance of winning · Sabato: Safe D
  • GovernmentTougher crime enforcement
  • EconomyReduce regulation

Secretary of State

Askin vs GoolsbyProjected winner

Open seat; SoS Toulouse Oliver is running for lieutenant governor.

Amanda Lopez Askin Democrat

Dona Ana County Clerk

68%est. chance of winning · D-leaning statewide
  • DemocracyElection administration and voter access
  • GovernmentRecords and business filings
versus
Ramona Goolsby Republican

Soil and water board member; retired nurse practitioner

32%est. chance of winning · D-leaning statewide
  • DemocracyElection integrity focus
  • GovernmentEfficiency in state records

State Treasurer

Montoya vs EllisonProjected winner

Incumbent seeking another term.

Laura Montoya Democrat

Incumbent New Mexico State Treasurer

68%est. chance of winning · D-leaning statewide
  • EconomyState investment and financial management
  • GovernmentFinancial-literacy programs
versus
Jim Ellison Republican

Former utility regulator and analyst

32%est. chance of winning · D-leaning statewide
  • EconomyFiscal oversight, conservative money management
  • GovernmentCost control

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