Advocates resume push to reform N.M. redistricting New Mexico Redistricting Task Force will start meeting next month July 25, 2025
Loving Village councilor declares Democratic bid for New Mexico lieutenant governor Onsuarez’s entrance in the race makes him the third candidate July 23, 2025
Haaland warns of rural healthcare crisis, opposes federal healthcare legislation Deb Haaland waves at the crowd during the People’s March in downtown’s Civic Plaza. Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk ABQcca Deb… July 16, 2025
Sen. Harold Pope announces Democratic lieutenant governor candidacy Pope thinks he can do more ‘working for the governor full time’ July 15, 2025
First Republican joins race for N.M. public lands commissioner Chaves County official wants more emphasis on thinning overgrown forests July 8, 2025
Report: More oversight needed for rising New Mexico election costs Secretary of State Toulouse Oliver pushes back against some of report’s findings June 27, 2025
In the Running: Who’s in, who’s out for the 2026 N.M. governor race Seven candidates have filed the paperwork – and some have already hit the campaign trails June 20, 2025
Bringing dark money to light New Mexico Safety Over Profit successfully fought against medical malpractice reform during the 2025 session. A state commission now says… June 18, 2025
Former N.M. Veteran’s Department cabinet secretary seeks Secretary of State seat No Republican candidates have yet announced runs for the office June 2, 2025
Report: N.M. 2024 election well-run, but overwhelmed by same-day registration Secretary of State Toulouse Oliver acknowledges issues, does not expect a repeat next year May 9, 2025
New Mexico Democrats elevate labor leader as top party official Sara Attleson will be the state’s new Democratic Party chair April 28, 2025
Juan Sanchez announces public land commissioner candidacy A Q&A with the first person to join the race to oversee New Mexico’s state lands April 25, 2025
Former Las Cruces mayor ‘exploring’ Democratic bid for governor Miyagishima filed the official paperwork over the weekend April 24, 2025
Advocates, election officials celebrate New Mexico semi-open primaries law Secretary of State looks forward to ‘incredibly participative primary’ in 2026 April 24, 2025
Doña Ana County Clerk jumps in Secretary of State race Incumbent Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is term-limited and can’t run again in 2026 April 17, 2025
Rio Rancho mayor announces GOP gubernatorial run Greggory Hull becomes the first Republican to announce a gubernatorial run in 2026 April 17, 2025
New political party seeking expanded democracy and a return to the center launches in New Mexico The Forward Party is seeking signatures to secure minor party status April 16, 2025
DA Bregman joins race for Democratic nomination for governor Sam Bregman will face Deb Haaland in the Democratic primary April 10, 2025
New Mexico opens major-party primary elections to growing ranks of unaffiliated voters The change runs counter to election reform efforts in many other states April 8, 2025
New Mexico opens major-party primary elections to growing ranks of unaffiliated voters SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The growing ranks of New Mexico voters with no party affiliation will be allowed to… April 8, 2025
Campaign finance reform is “dead” says sponsor The New Mexico Legislature in Santa Fe on April 17, 2024. Austin Fisher/Source NMcca A bill meant primarily to close… March 18, 2025
Haaland reports millions in campaign donations in first month The former congresswoman and federal cabinet secretary announced her gubernatorial campaign in February March 12, 2025
Justice Department is reviewing prosecution of Colorado clerk who supported Trump’s election lies Republican who prosecuted Peters' case and said nothing about it was politically motivated March 7, 2025
Bill expanding ballot access clears full Senate vote The bill would allow unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections February 20, 2025
