New Mexico voters choose party nominees for governor as revenue soars from oil boom
Summary
New Mexico voters are choosing Democratic and Republican candidates for governor in a primary election. This election happens as the state faces high violent crime rates, struggling schools, and cuts to federal support, while benefiting from increased oil revenue.Key Facts
- New Mexico voters are picking party nominees for governor on June 2, 2026.
- The state is dealing with violent crime, poor school performance, and reduced federal aid programs.
- Oil prices rose globally due to the Iran war, increasing New Mexico’s tax income from oil.
- New Mexico is the second-largest oil producer in the US after Texas.
- Oil revenue supports social programs like universal childcare in New Mexico.
- For the first time, independent voters (about 23% of voters) can choose a Democratic or Republican primary ballot.
- Leading Democrats for governor include former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman.
- Deb Haaland could become the first Native American woman elected governor in the US.
- Haaland leads in fundraising and has highlighted her state roots and government experience.
- The campaign has had disagreements, including criticism related to Haaland’s past flight on a plane linked indirectly to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Bregman criticizes Haaland and emphasizes his experience as a prosecutor and opposition to President Trump’s policies.
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