Thirty-six states will elect governors in 2026, and Republicans enter those races clinging to a narrow 26-24 edge after Democrats had a strong showing in 2025, flipping Virginia and defending New Jersey.

A new candidate for lieutenant governor, House Democrats outline session priorities and more New Mexico political news.

President Donald Trump on Friday identified New Mexico's elections as "so corrupt it's incredible" during a rural health care event at the White House, suggesting he would have won here were it not for the state's election practices.

With the start of 2026, expect to see a ramp-up toward New Mexico’s June 2 primary and, of course, the Nov. 3 midterms. Source NM will be both rounding up

Republican Jim Ellison launches his 2026 New Mexico governor campaign, warning electric rates could double under policies mirroring California's approach.