Forward Party announces first New Mexico candidate slate for 2026
The Forward Party of New Mexico announced five candidates for the 2026 general election after gaining approval as a state political party.
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Court blocks key provisions of Trump election executive order
A federal court permanently blocked key provisions of a Trump election executive order challenged by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and other attorneys general.
Republican Party of New Mexico members fail to reach quorum to elect new chair
The Republican Party of New Mexico still has no chair after members failed to reach quorum at a Las Cruces meeting called to fill the vacancy.
Meeting to decide Democratic lieutenant governor candidate at least a month out
New Mexico Democrats will wait at least a month before choosing a replacement for Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the party’s lieutenant governor nominee.
Ethics watchdog presses dark-money group that backed House Democrats
New Mexico’s State Ethics Commission is seeking more information from New Chapter New Mexico, a dark-money group that supported state House Democratic candidates.
Toulouse Oliver suspends lieutenant governor campaign
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver suspended her campaign for lieutenant governor, citing recent changes to her health and family commitments.
Doña Ana County certifies primary results, post-election check begins next week
Doña Ana County has certified its 2026 primary election results, with a post-election system check scheduled to begin next week.
Doña Ana County completes canvass of 2026 primary election
The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said canvassing is complete for the 2026 primary election. County commissioners are scheduled to certify results June 12.
Doña Ana County completes hand tally of primary write-in votes
Doña Ana County completed its hand tally of write-in votes in the 2026 primary election and will continue canvassing Monday, June 8.
