These are the general-election candidates on New Mexico's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the New Mexico 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of New Mexico
Deb Haaland Democratic
Gregg Hull Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. Senate
Ben Luján DemocraticIncumbent
Lead Marker Republican
Lieutenant Governor
Stephanie Garcia Richard Democratic
David Gallegos Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Secretary of State
Amanda López Askin Democratic
Ramona Goolsby Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Attorney General
Raúl Torrez DemocraticIncumbent
Sam Kane Sr. Republican
Treasurer
Laura Montoya DemocraticIncumbent
Jim Ellison Republican
Auditor
Joseph Maestas DemocraticIncumbent
Joshua Lawrence Republican
Commissioner of Public Lands
Juan Sanchez III Democratic
Michael Perry Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 1
Melanie Stansbury DemocraticIncumbent
Didi Okpareke Republican
U.S. House, District 2
Gabe Vasquez DemocraticIncumbent
Greg Cunningham Republican
U.S. House, District 3
Teresa Leger Fernandez DemocraticIncumbent
Martin Zamora Republican
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Also on the New Mexico ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, New Mexico voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in New Mexico
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in New Mexico are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in New Mexico in 2026?
Governor: Deb Haaland (Democratic), Gregg Hull (Republican). U.S. Senate: Ben Luján (Democratic), Lead Marker (Republican). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in New Mexico on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in New Mexico are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
When is the New Mexico election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: New Mexico 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.