New Mexico Democratic Party

Following internal elections over the weekend, the leadership of the New Mexico House come January is mostly set. While some leaders are returning to their posts on both sides of the aisle, most will be new to their roles.

As former President Donald Trump stops in Albuquerque for a rally Friday, his decision to call on New Mexico so close to the election might seem surprising. Polls suggest his Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris is set to win by several points. But his visit fits into a concerted effort to win over Hispanics.

New Mexico DNC delegate Whitney Holland was part of a bloc that advocated for a ceasefire in Gaza from within the convention amid protests outside.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who previously served as the state’s health secretary before getting elected to Congress, spoke at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night on the topic of health care.

New Mexico is sending 45 delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week. While the party's presidential nominee has already been selected, the state’s delegates still have work to do.

Despite a boost of energy in the Democratic Party nationally since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, far more New Mexicans registered as Republicans than Democrats last month.

Presumptive Democratic nominee warns a second Trump presidency could see Head Start eliminated, funding for students with disabilities changed and even the Department of Education closed.

New Mexico Democratic Party Chair Jessica Velasquez says all state convention delegates who attended a Monday meeting are backing Kamala Harris's presidential bid. The party is awaiting word from a few last delegates before it can give Harris a unanimous endorsement.

After suspending his reelection campaign Sunday, President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, and New Mexico Democrats quickly followed suit. However, the state Democratic Party says its next steps in the nominating process remain up in the air.

Live results of contested Democratic primary elections for New Mexico Senate seats from the Associated Press. Polls close at 7 p.m. MT June 4, 2024.