New Mexico Election 2026: Lieutenant Governor

Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, a Democrat, and Republican state Sen. David Gallegos are running on their parties' tickets with gubernatorial nominees Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull, respectively.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 2,246

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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In addition to electing a new governor, New Mexicans will also elect a new second-in-command on Nov. 3 to replace Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, the Democrat who has served alongside Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for the last eight years.

Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, a Democrat, and Republican state Sen. David Gallegos are running on their parties’ tickets with gubernatorial nominees Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull, respectively.

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