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Category: Politics & Elections

Reports on Elections and Voting in New Mexico.

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Over 1,100 candidates file for New Mexico municipal elections

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Nearly 1,200 candidates filed paperwork Tuesday to run for municipal offices across New Mexico, with mayoral races from major cities to small villages drawing the most attention in the 2026 election cycle. A total of 1,196 candidates filed for positions ranging from mayor and city council to school board, hospital board and soil and water […]

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Posted inPolitics & Elections

Candidates prepare for Tuesday’s filing day in New Mexico local elections

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 25, 2025August 25, 2025
Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke says she loves New Mexico and wants to be part of lifting the state that has given her multiple opportunities to meet its full potential. Okpareke is running as a Republican candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat in next year's election, challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury.
Posted inNew Mexico

Rio Rancho pharmacist running for House

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Roberto E. Rosales
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Haaland warns of rural healthcare crisis, opposes federal healthcare legislation

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15, 2025July 15, 2025
Deb Haaland
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Haaland to launch rural tour focused on affordability as 2026 governor’s race takes shape

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Automatic voter registration begins in New Mexico

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
State Representative and conservation attorney Matthew McQueen announced Monday his bid for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands in the 2026 election.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

State Rep. McQueen announces candidacy for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 30, 2025June 30, 2025
Deb Haaland
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Haaland criticizes Trump budget cuts during campaign visit in Tijeras

by Hannah Grover June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, Politics & Elections

New Mexico election report shows smooth operation, identifies areas for improvement

Avatar photo by nm.news May 12, 2025
Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Hundreds weather rain, snow to protest Trump in Albuquerque

by staff April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

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