2026 elections

Democratic incumbent Attorney General Raúl Torrez is running for reelection against Republican challenger Sam Kane. Torrez was born in New Mexico, attended Harvard University and eventually got his law degree from Stanford University before working for the U.S. Department of Justice and being elected Bernalillo County District Attorney. He says his experience puts him ahead of his challenger, and his track record as an active litigator speaks to his effort for New Mexicans.

Sam Kane, a personal injury lawyer living in Las Cruces with more than two decades experience is running as a Republican against democratic incumbent Raúl Torrez for Attorney General. He says if elected he would focus on crime and public safety first, and keep his attention at a more local level as opposed to more salient national issues.

Historically, New Mexico has had one of the nation's latest primary election dates but a big change is coming in 2028.

Larry "Lead" Marker is a republican from southeast New Mexico who has worked in oil and gas, construction and farming and ranching. He says he wants to bring a conservative perspective to New Mexico's representation in the Senate.

Demoractic incumbent U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan wants to use another six years in the senate to bring back programs that were recently changed, and to make life more affordable for New Mexicans.

Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull is seeking to turn the governor's office back to the Republicans. He talked with New Mexico in Focus.

Deb Haaland is the Democratic candidate for governor and outlined her priorities on New Mexico in Focus

With Election Day only 4 weeks away, the League of Women Voters just released their guide to help New Mexican voters choose candidates and understand proposed constitutional amendments and bonds.

The officeholder oversees and administers the state’s elections and is third in succession following the governor and lieutenant governor.