New Mexico: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open New Mexico on the mapKey dates
- Last day to register online or by mail: October 6, 2026. After this date you can still register and vote on the same day at your county clerk's office, at early voting sites, or at your polling place on Election Day.
- Early in-person voting: October 6, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Early voting starts October 6 at county clerk offices. On October 17 it opens at more locations in each county. It ends Saturday, October 31.
- Last day to request an absentee ballot: October 20, 2026. Your county clerk must receive your completed absentee ballot by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. You can also drop it off at a voting location or an official drop box.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can register and vote on the same day at your polling place.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
United States Senator
This is a six-year term, and Democratic incumbent Ben Ray Luján is running for a second term.
- Ben R. Luján Democratic · Incumbent
Ben Ray Luján is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator from New Mexico. He was first elected to the Senate in 2020 and took office in 2021. Before that he served 12 years as U.S.… - Larry E. Marker Republican · Challenger
Larry E. Marker is a Republican from Roswell, New Mexico. He was born in Hobbs and raised in Roswell. He ran unopposed as a write-in candidate in the June 2, 2026 Republican…
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
This is an open seat with a four-year term, because Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham cannot run again due to term limits. Governor and lieutenant governor run together on one ticket: Gregg Hull with running mate David M. Gallegos (Republican), and Deb Haaland with running mate Stephanie Garcia Richard (Democratic).
- Deb Haaland Democratic · Open seat
Deb Haaland, a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna, served as U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 2021 to 2025 and represented New Mexico's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House… - Greggory D. Hull Republican · Open seat
Gregg Hull (legal name Greggory D. Hull) is a Republican. He was mayor of Rio Rancho from 2014 to April 2026 and owned a small business in the city before that. He won the…
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