President Donald Trump on Friday identified New Mexico's elections as "so corrupt it's incredible" during a rural health care event at the White House, suggesting he would have won here were it not for the state's election practices.
A new candidate for lieutenant governor, House Democrats outline session priorities and more New Mexico political news.
Thirty-six states will elect governors in 2026, and Republicans enter those races clinging to a narrow 26-24 edge after Democrats had a strong showing in 2025, flipping Virginia and defending New Jersey.
With the start of 2026, expect to see a ramp-up toward New Mexico’s June 2 primary and, of course, the Nov. 3 midterms. Source NM will be both rounding up
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Scoop: Republican energy veteran launches bid for governor, vowing to flip blue-state New Mexico
Republican Jim Ellison launches his 2026 New Mexico governor campaign, warning electric rates could double under policies mirroring California's approach.
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