2022 New Mexico gubernatorial election
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The 2022 New Mexico gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democratic governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is running for reelection to a second term.
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Michelle Lujan Grisham, incumbent governor (2019–present)[1]
Democratic candidates[a]
Endorsements
Michelle Lujan Grisham
- Organizations
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Declared
- Howie Morales, incumbent lieutenant governor (2019–present)[1]
Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Karen Bedonie, businesswoman[1]
- Jay Block, Sandoval County commissioner and retired U.S. Air Force officer[4][5]
- Rebecca Dow, state representative (2017–present)[6]
- Ethel Maharg, Right to Life of New Mexico executive director[7]
- Mark Ronchetti, former meteorologist and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2020[8]
- Louie Sanchez, businessman[9]
- Gregory Zanetti, retired U.S. Army National Guard officer and former chair of the Bernalillo County Republican Party[10]
Republican candidates[a]
Withdrew
- Tim Walsh, former advisor to Governor Gary Johnson and former Lake City, Minnesota city councilman (running as a Libertarian)[13]
Potential
- Kelly Fajardo, state representative (2013–present)[14]
- Steve Pearce, chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico (2018–present), former U.S. representative from New Mexico's 2nd congressional district (2003–2009; 2011–2019), and nominee for governor in 2018[15]
- John Sanchez, former lieutenant governor of New Mexico (2011–2019)[15]
Declined
- Yvette Herrell, U.S. representative from New Mexico's 2nd congressional district (2021–present)[15]
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Potential
Libertarian primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Tim Walsh, former advisor to Governor Gary Johnson and former Lake City, Minnesota city councilman[13]
Publicly expressed interest
- Aubrey Dunn Jr., New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands (2015–2019) and candidate for New Mexico's 1st congressional district in 2021[16]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Likely D | December 3, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Solid D | September 29, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[19] | Lean D | December 9, 2021 |
Hypothetical polling
- Michelle Lujan Grisham vs. generic Republican
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) |
Generic Republican |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R) | July 6–8, 2021 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 45% | 47% | 7% |
Notes
- ^ a b The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- ^ a b c "Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will run for re-election". KOAT. June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will run for re-election". June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Candidates for Governor".
- ^ McKay, Dan (April 17, 2021). "Republican Commissioner Jay Block enters governor's race, seeks GOP nomination". Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ^ Ramirez, Chris (July 8, 2021). "Republican Jay Block wants to be New Mexico's next governor". KOB-TV. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Republican lawmaker enters race for New Mexico governor". KOB-TV. Associated Press. July 7, 2021. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Block, John (August 15, 2021). "Seventh Republican, pro-life leader Ethel Maharg, running for governor". Piñon Post. Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ Boyd, Dan (October 27, 2021). "Ronchetti announces gubernatorial campaign". Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ Boetel, Ryan (August 1, 2021). "Sanchez joins GOP field for governor". Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Military veteran runs for New Mexico governor as Republican". KRQE. Associated Press. June 14, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ "Ronchetti announces gubernatorial campaign - Albuquerque Journal".
- ^ "Military veteran runs for New Mexico governor as Republican". June 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Once-GOP gubernatorial candidate switches to Libertarian Party". Pinon Post. December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ "Stumbling GOP could have been a contender".
- ^ a b c Milan Simonich (April 15, 2021). "Stumbling GOP could have been a contender". The Santa Fe New Mexican.
- ^ Milan Simonich (May 27, 2021). "Long-shot House candidate already eyeing governor's race". Santa Fe New Mexican.
- ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites
