New Mexicans vote in gubernatorial primaries as revenue soars from oil boom
Summary
New Mexico is holding primary elections to choose Democratic and Republican candidates for governor amid challenges like violent crime and underperforming schools. The state is experiencing increased oil revenue due to rising prices, which funds social programs, and this primary is the first to allow independent voters to participate.Key Facts
- New Mexico voters are selecting nominees for governor from both major parties.
- The state faces high violent crime rates and problems in public education.
- Rising oil prices, influenced by the Iran war, have increased tax income for New Mexico.
- Oil production makes New Mexico the second-largest oil producer in the U.S. after Texas.
- Oil tax money supports social programs such as universal childcare in the state.
- This primary is semi-open, allowing independent voters (about 23% of voters) to choose either party’s ballot.
- Democratic candidates Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman are running to replace term-limited Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
- Deb Haaland, a Laguna Pueblo citizen, could become the first Native American woman governor in the U.S.
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