Missed it? You can register and vote in person on the same day, even on Election Day. Bring a photo ID and, if it has an old address, a recent bill or bank statement.
Key Dates
Last day to register online or by mail; early voting starts at county clerk offices; same-day registration begins; absentee ballots start going out
Mailed registration forms postmarked by Oct. 6 must reach the county clerk
Expanded early voting begins at more sites
Last day for county clerk to receive absentee ballot request
Suggested last day to mail back absentee ballot (return in person after this)
Last day of early voting
Election Day, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m.; same-day registration at polling places
State Canvassing Board certifies results (third Tuesday after the election; not confirmed on official site)
Your Voting Checklist
Vote early in person from Tues., Oct. 6 to Sat., Oct. 31.
Vote by mail. Any voter can vote by mail. Request a ballot by Tues., Oct. 20. Request a mail ballot Return it by Tues., Nov. 3. Problem with your ballot? If there is a problem, your county clerk will contact you, or you can fix it online. Track your ballot
Bring the right ID. Most voters don't need to show ID. You just say your name, birth year and address. Some first-time voters who signed up by mail must show a photo ID or a recent bill with their address. See the official ID rules
Former oil and gas operator; has worked in farming, ranching and construction.
Stance on key issues
Voting rights & elections
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Opposes the SAVE Act's proof-of-citizenship rules for registering, saying they would block rural, Tribal and Hispanic voters. Source
Larry Marker Republican
No public position found.
Policing, prisons & public safety
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Co-wrote the bipartisan Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act to make it easier to prosecute carjackers. Source
Larry Marker Republican
Says state limits on working with federal immigration agents make it harder to remove 'dangerous offenders.' Opposes 'policies that shield violent offenders.' Source
Immigration
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Voted no on a January 2026 homeland security funding bill, saying he cannot back ICE funding without 'accountability and meaningful reforms.' Source
Larry Marker Republican
Supports full border control, tying homeland security funding to border results, and blocking nominees who do not back enforcing immigration law. Supports state cooperation with ICE. Source
Abortion & health care
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act to protect abortion access nationwide. Has opposed Republican cuts to Medicaid. Source
Larry Marker Republican
No public position found.
Economy, taxes & cost of living
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Says the 2025 tariffs 'have driven up costs' for New Mexicans. Backs refunds of tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. Source
Larry Marker Republican
No public position found.
Workers & wages
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Introduced the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act, so companies cannot deduct anti-union campaign costs. Source
Larry Marker Republican
No public position found.
Housing
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Supports the ROAD to Housing Act and urged release of $750 million in federal housing construction funds. Source
Larry Marker Republican
No public position found.
Schools
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Cosponsors a bipartisan bill to move Impact Aid toward full funding for schools on federal and tribal land. Source
Larry Marker Republican
Says oil and gas revenue pays for schools and college scholarships, and wants to protect it. Source
Civil rights, DEI & LGBTQ+ rights
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act to protect same-sex and interracial marriages. Source
Larry Marker Republican
No public position found.
Climate & environmental justice
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Sponsors the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act to expand solar access; says it helps fight the climate crisis. Source
Larry Marker Republican
Supports more oil and gas production, plus hydrogen and nuclear. Wants deadlines for federal drilling permits, with permits approved automatically if late. Source
Books, press & public media
Ben Ray Luján Democratic, incumbent
Opposed the 2025 federal cuts to public broadcasting, saying rural and Tribal areas rely on it in emergencies. Source
Mayor of Rio Rancho 2014–2026; former small-business owner.
Stance on key issues
Policing, prisons & public safety
Deb Haaland Democratic
Plans to hire more officers, create a state Office of Community Safety with social workers for mental health calls, and favor treatment over jail for drug use. Source
Gregg Hull Republican
Says he 'doubled the police budget' as mayor. Plans to raise police pay statewide and use civilian teams for mental health calls. Calls for 'zero-tolerance' on violent crime. Source
Immigration
Deb Haaland Democratic
Says New Mexicans fear 'Trump's ICE coming in to separate families.' Plans to protect immigration-status records in health systems. Source
Gregg Hull Republican
Calls for stronger border security to stop fentanyl. Source
Abortion & health care
Deb Haaland Democratic
Says she will 'defend and expand access to abortion,' keep it covered by insurance including Medicaid, and backfill lost federal money for clinics. Plans to protect Medicaid and create Medicaid for all children. Source
Gregg Hull Republican
Plans to protect rural health care, change malpractice laws, lower drug prices and recruit more medical workers. Source
Economy, taxes & cost of living
Deb Haaland Democratic
Plans to raise the child tax credit and Working Families Tax Credit and cut the gross receipts tax on building materials. Source
Gregg Hull Republican
Plans to phase out the state personal income tax, starting with no tax on the first $25,000 ($50,000 for couples), with budget safeguards. Source
Workers & wages
Deb Haaland Democratic
Wants to raise the minimum wage to a 'living wage' tied to inflation, and expand union apprenticeships. Source
Gregg Hull Republican
Plans to expand career and technical education and let licensed workers from other states work here. Source
Housing
Deb Haaland Democratic
Plans to ban AI rent-setting software, build more housing faster, and expand down payment help. Source
Gregg Hull Republican
No public position found.
Schools
Deb Haaland Democratic
Plans reading coaches, more bilingual instruction, community schools and an 'Every Child Outdoor Initiative.' Source
Gregg Hull Republican
Supports 'responsibly expanding school choice' and charter schools, and tying some school funding to results in reading and math. Source
Civil rights, DEI & LGBTQ+ rights
Deb Haaland Democratic
Plans to require insurers to cover fertility care without leaving out same-sex couples and transgender patients. Source
Gregg Hull Republican
No public position found.
Climate & environmental justice
Deb Haaland Democratic
Plans to clean up 'legacy pollution' such as orphaned oil and gas wells, invest in renewable energy, and require tech companies such as data centers to use sustainable water practices. Source
Gregg Hull Republican
Wants to use all energy sources while 'unleashing our oil and gas operations.' Source
Ballot measures
Constitutional Amendment 1: Governor's veto rules. Bills the governor does not sign or veto in time would become law (ending the 'pocket veto'). The governor would have to explain every veto. Yes means unsigned bills become law, and the governor must explain vetoes. No means the governor can still let bills die by not acting, and need not explain vetoes.
Constitutional Amendment 2: School election dates. Removes the rule that school board elections must be held separately from partisan elections. Yes means school elections could be held on the same day as state and federal elections. No means school elections stay separate from partisan elections.
Constitutional Amendment 3: University boards of regents. Creates nominating committees to give the governor lists of nominees for university boards of regents. Student regents would be picked from a list by student government. Other regents could not have changed party in the past 12 months. Yes means regent picks would go through nominating committees and the new rules. No means the governor keeps appointing regents under current rules.
Constitutional Amendment 4: Pay for state legislators. Allows a salary for state lawmakers, capped at New Mexico's median household income. Lawmakers now get no salary. Yes means lawmakers could be paid a salary up to the state's median household income. No means lawmakers stay unpaid (they get per diem and mileage only).
Bond Question 1: Senior citizen facilities. Lets the state borrow up to $21,582,213 for senior center improvements, construction and equipment, repaid with a statewide property tax. Yes means the state can issue these bonds. No means the state cannot issue these bonds.
Bond Question 2: Libraries. Lets the state borrow up to $19,324,188 for books and materials for academic, public school, public and tribal libraries, repaid with a statewide property tax. Yes means the state can issue these bonds. No means the state cannot issue these bonds.
Bond Question 3: Higher education, special and tribal schools. Lets the state borrow up to $352,225,379 for buildings and equipment at colleges, special schools and tribal schools, repaid with a statewide property tax. Yes means the state can issue these bonds. No means the state cannot issue these bonds.
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