First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office
- Posted on October 17, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has its first Republican contender for governor ahead of the 2026 elections, as the three-term city mayor of fast-growing Rio Rancho launched his