Lara wins Democratic primary for NM House District 34
Raymundo "Ray" Lara won the Democratic primary for New Mexico House District 34, where no Republican candidate filed for the November election.
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Lori Martinez wins Democratic House District 37 primary
Lori Martinez won the Democratic primary for New Mexico House District 37 and is set to face Republican Isabella Solis in November.
Lara Cadena wins Democratic primary for NM House District 33
Lara Cadena won the Democratic primary for New Mexico House District 33 and is set to face Republican Enrique “Kiki” Vigil in November.
Cunningham to face Vasquez after withdrawn GOP rival remains on NM-02 ballot
Republican Greg Cunningham is set to face U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District race after the June 2 primary.
New Mexico Election 2026: trail notes
With the June 2 primary approaching, New Mexico campaigns trade complaints, endorsements and outside spending while nearly 140,000 voters cast ballots early.
Republican Party of New Mexico appeals to state Supreme Court to overturn chairwoman’s ouster
New Mexico Republicans are asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a ruling removing Chairwoman Amy Barela and restricting party endorsements during the primary.
NM judge rules Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Barela must leave post
A New Mexico judge ruled that Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Amy Barela must step down from her leadership post amid an ongoing intra-party legal fight.
NM Oil and Gas Association president tells conference crowd to oppose Deb Haaland’s bid for governor
The head of New Mexico’s oil and gas industry association urged business leaders to oppose Deb Haaland’s gubernatorial bid, warning conference attendees about the political and economic stakes of the 2026 race.
Heinrich, Luján demand answers on USDA nutrition program reorganization
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers from the USDA over a proposed reorganization they say could weaken administration of SNAP, WIC and school meal programs.
