Republican Party of New Mexico

03/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/26/2026 16:49

RPNM releases official statement on all qualified candidates ahead of the Primary Election

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2026

RPNM releases official statement on all qualified candidates ahead of the Primary Election:

Albuquerque, NM - The Republican Party of New Mexico is proud to announce a full slate of qualified candidates across federal and statewide races, including write-in candidates for this year's primary election on June 2.

New Mexico voters are tired of seeing elected Democrats take our great state in the wrong direction. Their radical agenda has created a laundry list of problems in our state, ranging from crime, drugs, and homelessness to poor public education, healthcare, and economic trouble. As we are just 70 days away from the primary election in New Mexico, voters across our state have made their voices heard and the status quo is no longer acceptable if we wish to move our state forward.

"I'm very proud that we have a list of very talented and qualified Republican candidates who will be on the ballot in June," said Chairwoman Barela. "I congratulate all of them and trust New Mexico voters to make the very important decision of who will be our Republican nominees heading into November. New Mexico needs change and I'm excited that voters will have many great choices to choose from."

Please see the list of candidates below:

Federal

U.S. Senate:
Larry Marker (write-in)

Congressional District 1:
Ndidiakama Okpareke

Congressional District 2:
Gregory Cunningham
Jose Orozco

Congressional District 3:
Martin Zamora

Statewide

Governor:
Greggory Hull
Doug Turner
Duke Rodriguez

Lieutenant Governor:
David Gallegos
Manuel Lardizabal
Aubrey Blair Dunn

Secretary of State:
Ramona Goolsby

Attorney General:
Sam Kane

State Treasurer:
James Ellison (write-in)

State Auditor:
Joshua James Lawrence (write-in)

State Public Land Commissioner:
Michael Perry

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