Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate, Governor, U.S. House and 8 other statewide races
Election results for Nov 3, 2026: official state sources →
General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.
Ben Ray Luján (D) vs. Larry Marker (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
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CompareTeresa Leger Fernandez (D) vs. Martin Ruben Zamora (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareDeb Haaland (D) vs. Gregg Hull (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareRaul Torrez (D) vs. Samuel Kane (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareRamona Goolsby (R) vs. Amanda Lopez Askin (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareLaura Montoya (D) vs. James Ellison (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareJoseph Maestas (D) vs. Joshua Lawrence (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareMichael Perry (R) vs. Juan Sanchez III (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareDavid K. Thomson (NP) vs. C. Shannon Bacon (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareKristopher N. Houghton (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareJ. Miles Hanisee (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareAll 71 New Mexico legislative races on the Nov 3 ballot, from the official candidate list.
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7 certified statewide ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 New Mexico general election ballot. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports this constitutional amendment to: require bills to become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the required timeframe, eliminating the governor's pocket veto, and require the governor to provide a substantive explanation for vetoes. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports this constitutional amendment to: require bills to become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the required timeframe, eliminating the governor's pocket veto, and require the governor to provide a substantive explanation for vetoes. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes this constitutional amendment, keeping the current system where the governor can let bills expire without taking action, known as a pocket veto, and decide whether to provide explanations for vetoes. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including Molly Swank, executive director of Common Cause New Mexico, argue: “Transparency from our government is essential to maintaining trust and accountability.” Opponents say: Opponents, including Kyle Duffy, deputy general counsel for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D), argue: “This is ill-advised, as there may be a number of reasons for a governor to choose to pocket veto a bill rather than formally veto it.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports repealing the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections, thus allowing school elections to be held on the same dates as partisan elections, such as statewide and federal elections. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports repealing the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections, thus allowing school elections to be held on the same dates as partisan elections, such as statewide and federal elections. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes repealing the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections, thus keeping them separate from partisan elections. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: supports repealing the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections, thus allowing school elections to be held on the same dates as partisan elections, such… Opponents say: Opponents argue voters should reject it and keep current law: opposes repealing the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections, thus keeping them separate from partisan elections. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Arguments: Vote Book summary of the official Yes/No wording. Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports making changes to the Board of Regents, including establishing nominating committees to provide lists of candidates; providing that student members are appointed from a list provided by student governing body, and; prohibiting non-student members from changing political party… Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports making changes to the Board of Regents, including establishing nominating committees to provide lists of candidates; providing that student members are appointed from a list provided by student governing body, and; prohibiting non-student members from changing political party twelve months preceding appointment. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes making changes to the Board of Regents, including establishing nominating committees to provide lists of candidates; providing that student members are appointed from a list provided by student governing body, and; prohibiting non-student members from changing political party twelve months preceding appointment. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: supports making changes to the Board of Regents, including establishing nominating committees to provide lists of candidates; providing that student members are appointed from a list provided by student governing body,… Opponents say: Opponents argue voters should reject it and keep current law: opposes making changes to the Board of Regents, including establishing nominating committees to provide lists of candidates; providing that student members are appointed from a list provided by student governing body,… Arguments: Vote Book summary of the official Yes/No wording. Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports establishing a salary for state legislators equal to the annual median household income of the state. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports establishing a salary for state legislators equal to the annual median household income of the state. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes establishing a salary for state legislators, thereby maintaining the existing system in which legislators receive no salary. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including Sylvia Ulloa, executive director of New Mexico CAFe, argue: “I’m thinking about a single mom with a disabled child in our Gadsden school district. There is no way that she could ever serve in the Legislature, but what valuable life experience she could bring if she could actually do that.” Opponents say: Opponents, including Rio Grande Foundation, argue: “If Amendment 4 passes legislators will be paid nearly $68,000 annually on top of these other benefits. For some that could put them over $100,000 annually and that doesn’t include the pension which kicks in after they leave the Legislature.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): This measure would authorize issuing $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund construction, equipping, and improvement of senior citizen centers in the state. A general obligation bond is a public debt and is paid for through state funds, specifically funds from a statewide property tax in New Mexico. Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports authorizing $30 million in general obligation bonds for senior citizen facility improvement, construction, and equipment acquisition projects, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes authorizing $30 million in general obligation bonds for senior citizen facility improvement, construction, and equipment acquisition projects, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: supports authorizing $30 million in general obligation bonds for senior citizen facility improvement, construction, and equipment acquisition projects, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Opponents say: Opponents argue voters should reject it and keep current law: opposes authorizing $30 million in general obligation bonds for senior citizen facility improvement, construction, and equipment acquisition projects, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Arguments: Vote Book summary of the official Yes/No wording. Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): This measure would authorize issuing $20 million in general obligation bonds to fund the acquisition of library resources in the state. A general obligation bond is a public debt and is paid for through state funds, specifically funds from a statewide property tax in New Mexico. Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports authorizes up to $20 million in general obligation bonds for academic, public school, tribal, and public library resource acquisitions, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes authorizes up to $20 million in general obligation bonds for academic, public school, tribal, and public library resource acquisitions, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: supports authorizes up to $20 million in general obligation bonds for academic, public school, tribal, and public library resource acquisitions, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Opponents say: Opponents argue voters should reject it and keep current law: opposes authorizes up to $20 million in general obligation bonds for academic, public school, tribal, and public library resource acquisitions, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Arguments: Vote Book summary of the official Yes/No wording. Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): This measure would authorize issuing $230 million in general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements and acquisitions for higher education institutions, special schools, and tribal schools statewide. The funding would be used for construction, renovation, and purchasing equipment. Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports authorizing up to $230 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements and acquisitions at higher education institutions, special schools, and tribal schools, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes authorizing up to $230 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements and acquisitions at higher education institutions, special schools, and tribal schools, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including Valerio C. Ferme, president of New Mexico State University, argue: “That funding, if approved, has the potential to reshape learning, healthcare, and economic development in New Mexico.” Opponents say: Opponents argue voters should reject it and keep current law: opposes authorizing up to $230 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements and acquisitions at higher education institutions, special schools, and tribal schools, funded by a statewide property tax. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.Constitutional Amendment 1 — Eliminate Governor’s Pocket Veto and Require Veto Explanations Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports this constitutional amendment to: require bills to become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the requir…Official ballot wording
Proposing an amendment to Article 4, Section 22 of the Constitution of New Mexico to require the governor to provide veto messages on all bills vetoed in whole or in part and to provide that all bills passed by the legislature and not acted on by the governor will become law.
Constitutional Amendment 2 — Repeal Separate Election Requirement for School Election Dates Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports repealing the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections,…Official ballot wording
PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, SECTION 1 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL ELECTIONS BE SEPARATE FROM PARTISAN ELECTIONS.
Constitutional Amendment 3 — Board of Regents Nominating Committees Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports making changes to the Board of Regents, including establishing nominating committees to provide lists of candidates; provi…Official ballot wording
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 12, SECTION 13 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO ESTABLISH NOMINATING COMMITTEES TO PROVIDE LISTS OF NOMINEES TO THE GOVERNOR FOR APPOINTMENT OF NONSTUDENT MEMBERS TO THE BOARDS OF REGENTS OF STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; PROVIDING THAT STUDENT MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF REGENTS SHALL BE APPOINTED FROM A LIST PROVIDED BY AN ELECTED STUDENT GOVERNING BODY OF THE INSTITUTION; PROVIDING THAT, EXCEPT FOR A STUDENT MEMBER, MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF REGENTS SHALL NOT HAVE CHANGED THEIR POLITICAL PARTY REGISTRATION IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING APPOINTMENT.
Constitutional Amendment 4 — Establish Salary for State Legislators Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports establishing a salary for state legislators equal to the annual median household income of the state.Official ballot wording
PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 4, SECTION 10 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO ALLOW LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION THAT IS LIMITED TO THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR NEW MEXICO, TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION TO BE REDUCED IF THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR NEW MEXICO FALLS, TO ALLOW LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION TO BE INCREASED ONLY IF THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR NEW MEXICO RISES AND TO PROVIDE FOR DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION.
Bond Question 1 — Senior Citizen Facilities Bond Issue
This measure would authorize issuing $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund construction, equipping, and improvement of senior citizen centers in th…Official ballot wording
The 2026 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition bonds. Shall the state be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed thirty million dollars ($30,000,000) to make capital expenditures for certain senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition projects and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law?
Bond Question 2 — Library Acquisition Bond Issue
This measure would authorize issuing $20 million in general obligation bonds to fund the acquisition of library resources in the state.Official ballot wording
The 2026 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of library acquisition bonds. Shall the state be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) to make capital expenditures for academic, public school, tribal and public library resource acquisitions and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law?
Bond Question 3 — Higher Education Improvements Bond Issue
This measure would authorize issuing $230 million in general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements and acquisitions for higher education institutions…Official ballot wording
The 2026 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of higher education, special schools and tribal schools capital improvement and acquisition bonds. Shall the state be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed two hundred thirty million dollars ($230,000,000) to make capital expenditures for certain higher education, special schools and tribal schools capital improvements and acquisitions and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law?
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