A prominent New Mexico Democrat has ruled out a run for the governor’s office in the next election cycle. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich revealed on Friday that he will not launch a gubernatorial campaign and will instead remain on Capitol Hill.

Haaland has not announced her intention to run for governor. She did not address her political future in a short speech at The Peoples March Jan. 19 in Albuquerque, apart from telling a crowd of hundreds of cheering supporters that she would “leave the ladder down” for other Indigenous women in politics now that the “door is open” for them.

Fresh off a 10-point win over Republican rival Nella Domenici, the daughter of longtime former GOP senator Pete Domenici, Heinrich had the support of his wife if he wanted to pursue a gubernatorial run. After he conducted polling, he saw a further opportunity to become his state’s chief executive.

A UNM prof believes Deb Haaland's possible candidacy was a factor in Heinrich's decision; a strategist calls her "the clear front-runner"

Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich confirmed Friday he is ruling out a 2026 gubernatorial run in New Mexico.

The top Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee said that witnessing President Donald Trump’s actions this past week convinced him to stay in

NM, is staying in Washington D.C. New Mexico's senior U.S. senator announced Friday he will not run for governor in 2026, saying he instead

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced in a statement on Friday that he’s opting against a run for New Mexico governor and plans to stay in the Senate, saying the upper chamber “is where I ...

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is taking concrete steps to run for governor of New Mexico with a formal announcement expected in the coming weeks, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Haaland, a former House lawmaker,

“Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s created New Mexico jobs, brings people together, and is getting ready to run to be New Mexico’s next governor. She and her team will be focused on listening and solutions that fit the needs of our communities," Forrester said.

New Mexico state and federal officials respond to Trump's efforts to freeze federal funding and the steps they will take