Editors · Policy and legislation
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in New Mexico
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through New Mexico, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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Candidate profile · NM
Democratic incumbent Diane Torres-Velásquez is running unopposed in New Mexico House District 30 in the 2026 general election.
News · NM
A nonpartisan starting point for following New Mexico’s 2026 general election, with no individual race or candidate attached.
News · NM
Voters will decide a U.S. Senate seat, three U.S. House seats and several statewide offices on Nov. 3, 2026.
News · NM
The acting governor signed executive orders addressing New Mexico’s response to flooding.
Candidate profile · NM
Democratic incumbent Anita Gonzales is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for New Mexico House District 70.
Candidate profile · NM
Republican incumbent Luis Terrazas is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for New Mexico House District 39.
Candidate profile · NM
Democratic incumbent Joy Garratt is seeking election in New Mexico House District 29 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
News · NM
The Nov. 3, 2026, ballot measures cover veto explanations, the timing of school elections and appointments of university regents.
News · NM
A proposal would add 3 cents per gallon to the gasoline tax and 4 cents per gallon to the special fuel tax, including diesel.
Explainer · NM
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in New Mexico.
Explainer · NM
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration requirements, voting instructions and what will appear on your ballot.
Candidate profile · NM
Republican Gavin Solomon is one of 10 candidates listed in New Mexico’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
Candidate profile · NM
Republican Larry E Marker is among 10 candidates listed in New Mexico’s 2026 U.S. Senate contest.