Democratic candidates sweep New Mexico ballot measures and key statewide offices

Democratic candidates hold leads in every major statewide and federal office as of 10:50 p.m. on November 4, 2026. The New Mexico Secretary of State reports that 685 precincts have fully reported, representing 47.8% of total statewide votes. These unofficial results show Democrats maintaining control of the executive branch while incumbents in the federal House retain their seats.

Deb Haaland leads Gregg Hull for governor by a 57% to 43% margin, with 207,989 votes compared to 293,794 for the Republican challenger. Amanda Askin holds a 61% to 39% lead over Ramona Goolsby for secretary of state. Incumbents Raul Torrez, Joseph Maestas, and Laura Montoya all lead their respective Republican opponents in the attorney general, auditor, and treasurer races, respectively. In federal contests, Ben Ray Lujan leads Larry Marker for U.S. Senate, while Melanie Stansbury and Teresa Leger Fernandez lead their challengers in House Districts 1 and 3.

Voters approved all four state constitutional amendments. Amendment 1, which changes how vetoed bills become law, passed with 75% support. Amendment 2, allowing school elections to coincide with partisan elections, received 65% approval. Amendments 3 and 4, addressing board of regents nominations and legislative salaries, passed with 70% and 63% support, respectively. Voters also approved three state bond measures for senior facilities, libraries, and higher education, each receiving support between 64% and 69%.

Local results in Sandoval County present a more mixed picture. Democrats Paul Madrid and Frank Smith Jr. lead in County Commission Districts 1 and 3. John Paul Trujillo leads Victor Rodriguez for county sheriff by a 54% to 46% margin. However, Republican incumbent Catherine Cullen leads Democratic challenger Chriselle Martinez in House District 57. In House District 60, Republican incumbent Joshua Hernandez leads Democratic challenger Luke Jungmann by 94 votes.

Sandoval County voters approved all local bond and levy measures. The Regional Medical Center mill levy passed with 73% support. County fire department bonds received 80% approval, while county library bonds passed with 69% support. A secure storage facility bond for the Bureau of Elections passed with 59% approval. Probate judge incumbent Donna Tillman leads Rebecca Torres for that seat.

The Secretary of State notes that these figures are incomplete and unofficial until the final canvass. With nearly half of all ballots still being counted, the margins in competitive local races could shift. The data reflects the current status of 1,519 partially reporting precincts across the state.