Independent New Mexico governor candidate drops out, endorses Republican nominee Hull

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 352

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Ken Miyagishima, a former longtime mayor of Las Cruces who couldn’t get on New Mexico’s November ballot as an independent gubernatorial candidate, on Friday announced he was officially dropping out of the race and backing former Rio Rancho mayor and Republican nominee Gregg Hull.

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Miyagishima had initially planned to challenge former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman for the Democratic …

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