2018 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 2018 New Mexico gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next Governor of New Mexico, concurrently with the election of New Mexico's Class I U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various New Mexico and local elections. Incumbent Republican Governor Susana Martinez is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.

Republican primary

Governor

Candidates

Declared

Steve Pearce, U.S. Representative, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2000 and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2008^[1]

Declined

Aubrey Dunn, Jr., New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands and candidate for NM-02 in 2008^[2]^[3]^[4]
John Sanchez, Lieutenant Governor and nominee for governor in 2002^[5]^[6]

Results

Republican primary results^[7]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Steve Pearce	74,705	100
Total votes			74,705	100

Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

Declared

Michelle Garcia Holmes, former Chief of Staff to Attorney General Gary King, former police detective and candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque in 2017^[8]

Withdrew

Kelly Zunie, former Secretary of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department^[9]^[10]

Declined

Ted Barela, former State Senator^[11]
Mark Moores, State Senator^[11]
Cliff Pirtle, State Senator^[11]

Results

Republican primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Michelle Garcia Holmes	67,259	100
Total votes			67,259	100

Democratic primary

Governor

Candidates

Declared

Jeff Apodaca, businessman and son of former Governor Jerry Apodaca^[12]^[13]
Joe Cervantes, State Senator^[14]
Michelle Lujan Grisham, U.S. Representative^[15]

Declined

Hector Balderas, Attorney General (running for re-election)^[16]
Javier Gonzales, former Mayor of Santa Fe (running for Lieutenant Governor)^[17]^[18]^[5]^[19]
Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator (withdrawn)^[20]
Tim Keller, Mayor of Albuquerque and former State Auditor^[21]^[22]^[23]
Ben Ray Luján, U.S. Representative^[20]
Tom Udall, U.S. Senator^[24]^[25]
Alan Webber, Mayor of Santa Fe and candidate for Governor in 2014^[26]^[27]

Endorsements

Jeff Apodaca

Local and statewide politicians

Guadalupe Cano, Silver City Town Councilor^[28]
Marco Lucero, Los Alamos County Sheriff^[29]

Individuals

Sam Donaldson, retired news anchor, serving with ABC News from 1967 to 2013^[30]
Lilly Ledbetter, namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009^[31]
Mary Molina Mescall, former Executive Director of the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women^[32]
Frances Ray, former president of the Democratic Women of Bernalillo County^[33]

Michelle Lujan Grisham

U.S Senators

Jeff Bingaman, former U.S. Senator^[34]

Local and statewide politicians

Eliseo Lee Alcon, State Representative^[35]
Deborah Armstrong, State Representative^[35]
Hector Balderas, Attorney General of New Mexico^[36]
Patricia Roybal Caballero, State Representative^[35]
Jacob Candelaria, State Senator^[35]
Gail Chasey, State Representative^[35]
Carlos Cisneros, State Senator ^[35]
George Dodge Jr., State Representative^[35]
Daymon Ely, State Representative^[35]
Harry Garcia, State Representative^[35]
Miguel Garcia, State Representative^[35]
Timothy Jennings, Former State Senate President Pro-Tempore^[35]
D. Wonda Johnson, State Representative^[35]
Derrick Lente, State Representative^[35]
Georgene Louis, State Representative^[35]
Anthony "Moe" Maestas, State Representative^[35]
Javier Martínez, State Representative^[35]
Cisco McSorley, State Senator ^[35]
John Pinto, State Senator^[35]
Stephanie Garcia Richard, State Representative^[35]
Nancy Rodriguez, State Senator^[35]
Angelica Rubio, State Representative^[35]
Nick Salazar, State Representative^[35]
Michael Sanchez, Former State Senate Majority Leader^[35]
Debra Sariñana, State Representative^[35]
William Soules, State Senator^[35]
Liz Stefanics, State Senator^[35]
Bill Tallman, State Senator^[35]
Christine Trujillo, State Representative^[35]
Jim Trujillo, State Representative^[35]
Linda Trujillo, State Representative^[35]

Individuals

Edward L. Romero, former United States Ambassador to Spain and Andorra (1998-2001)^[35]
Alan Webber, businessman and candidate for Governor in 2014^[27]
Kipp Watson, owner of Rio Rancho Road Runners, LLC, which has the business mission of promoting wheelchair basketball^[37]
Cheryl L. Willman, M.D., University of New Mexico School of Medicine Distinguished Professor^[35]

Labor unions

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 18^[38]
American Federation of Teachers - New Mexico^[39]
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union Local 351^[40]
New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association^[41]
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 224^[42]
United Mine Workers of America^[43]
United Steelworkers District 12^[44]

Organizations

Conservation Voters New Mexico Action Fund^[45]
EMILY's List^[46]
Latino Victory Fund^[47]
NARAL Pro-Choice America^[48]
Planned Parenthood Action Fund^[49]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Jeff Apodaca	Joe Cervantes	Michelle Lujan Grisham	Other	Undecided
Research & Polling, Inc.	May 20–24, 2018	444	± 4.6%	15%	9%	57%	–	19%
GQR Research (D-Lujan Grisham)	February 14–19, 2018	400	± 4.9%	13%	6%	72%	2%^[50]	6%
GQR Research (D-The Majority Institute)	October 12–18, 2017	446	± 4.6%	10%	3%	75%	2%^[50]	10%

Results

Democratic primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michelle Lujan Grisham	116,311	66.4
	Democratic	Jeff Apodaca	38,779	22.2
	Democratic	Joseph Cervantes	20,092	11.5
Total votes			175,182	100

Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

Declared

Jeff Carr, retired teacher and former New Mexico Public Education Commissioner^[51]
Billy Garrett, Doña Ana County Commissioner^[52]
David McTeigue, juvenile probation officer^[53]
Rick Miera, former Majority Leader of the New Mexico House of Representatives^[53]
Howie Morales, State Senator and candidate for Governor in 2014^[54]

Withdrew

Michael Padilla, State Senator^[55]^[56]
Javier Gonzales, former Mayor of Santa Fe^[19]^[57]

Declined

Brian Colón, former Chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2010 and candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque in 2017^[54]
Bill O'Neill, State Senator^[58]

Results

Democratic primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Howie Morales	75,515	47.1
	Democratic	Rick Miera	51,044	31.8
	Democratic	Billy Garrett	33,761	21.1
Total votes			160,320	100

Libertarian primary

Based on the party's voter registration numbers and presidential nominee Gary Johnson's result in 2016, the Libertarian Party holds major-party status in New Mexico.^[59]

Governor

Candidates

Declared

Bob Walsh, retired mathematician^[60]

Declined

Aubrey Dunn, Jr., Commissioner of Public Lands^[61]^[62] (running for the U.S. Senate)
Gary Johnson, former Republican Governor and nominee for President in 2012 and 2016^[63]^[64]

Results

Libertarian primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Libertarian	Bob Walsh (write-in)	8	100
Total votes			8	100

Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

Declared

Robin Dunn, wife of Aubrey Dunn, Jr.^[60]

Results

Libertarian primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Libertarian	Robin Dunn (write-in)	12	100
Total votes			12	100

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report^[65]	Lean D	January 26, 2018
Rothenberg Political Report^[66]	Lean D	April 6, 2018
Sabato's Crystal Ball^[67]	Lean D	April 5, 2018

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)	Steve Pearce (R)	Undecided
The Tarrance Group (R-Pearce)	April 9–12, 2018	608	± 4.1%	47%	45%	8%
The Tarrance Group (R)	May 20–23, 2017	605	± 4.1%	47%	43%	10%

References

^ Coleman, Michael (July 10, 2017). "Pearce to run for governor of New Mexico". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
^ Haussamen, Heath (August 10, 2016). "Q&A: Land Commissioner Dunn has his own proposal to fund early childhood programs". NMPolitics.net. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
^ Oxford, Andrew (May 13, 2017). "Pearce confirms he's weighing run for governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
^ Terrell, Steve (July 10, 2017). "Land Commissioner Dunn will announce his political plans early next week". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Terrell, Steve (December 7, 2016). "Citing strength as senator, Udall says he won't run for governor in 2018". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
^ Terrell, Steve (July 11, 2017). "John Sanchez NOT running for governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
^ "New Mexico Election Results". electionresults.sos.state.nm.us/. New Mexico Secretary of State. June 6, 2018.
^ Oxford, Andrew (November 30, 2017). "Newly registered Republican makes bid to become GOP lieutenant governor nominee". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
^ Chacón, Daniel J. (August 15, 2017). "Native American running for GOP lieutenant governor spot". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ Boyd, Dan (November 17, 2017). "Republican drops out of race for lieutenant governor, cites residency rules". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Monahan, Joe (August 16, 2017). "Campaign Trail Dust: Not So Fast On GOP Lt. Gov. Nod; Race Developing, Latest Perceptions On Dem Guv Chase And Our Continuing Crime Wave Coverage". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ Reichbach, Matthew (December 8, 2016). "Udall said no, but some Dems still looking at 2018 run for governor". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
^ Oxford, Andrew (May 3, 2017). "Jeff Apodaca to run for governor". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
^ Peters, Joey (July 7, 2017). "Las Cruces legislator cites budget, jobs crisis for why he's running for governor". NMPolitics.net. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
^ Boyd, Dan (December 13, 2016). "U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces 2018 gubernatorial bid". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
^ Terrell, Steve (May 16, 2017). "Balderas to seek re-election as AG, won't run for governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
^ Haussamen, Heath (December 9, 2016). "Santa Fe mayor also considering running for governor". New Mexico Politics. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
^ Last, T.S. (November 28, 2014). "Is the Governor's Office the next stop for Mayor Gonzales?". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Nott, Robert (December 9, 2017). "Gonzales announces bid for lt. gov. in crowded Dem field". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Coleman, Michael (November 10, 2016). "Who wants to be New Mexico's next governor?". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
^ Monahan, Joe (March 10, 2015). "'18 Guv Positioning Takes Shape". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
^ Haussamen, Heath (May 12, 2016). "Q&A: Auditor Keller says better funding his office would protect tax dollars". NMPolitics.net. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
^ Boyd, Dan (December 10, 2016). "Governor's race could get crowded". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
^ Terrell, Steve (November 9, 2016). "Udall weighs run for governor in 2018". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
^ Coleman, Michael (December 7, 2016). "Udall won't run for governor in 2018". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
^ Haussamen, Heath (December 7, 2016). "Udall decides against running for governor, says he's needed in D.C." NMPolitics.net. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Terrell, Steve (July 13, 2017). "One-time gubernatorial candidate Webber backs Lujan Grisham". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
^ "Guadalupe Cano endorsement". Facebook. August 29, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
^ Lucero, Marco V. (September 14, 2017). "Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero Endorses Jeff Apodaca For Governor Of New Mexico". Los Alamos Daily Post. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
^ Terrell, Steve (August 10, 2017). "Sam Donaldson endorses Jeff Apodaca". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ Terrell, Steve (August 10, 2017). "More gubernatorial endorsements roll in". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ "Mary Molina Mescall endorsement". Facebook. September 19, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
^ "Frances Ray endorsement". Facebook. September 22, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
^ Reichbach, Matthew (March 31, 2017). "Bingaman endorses Lujan Grisham for governor". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s ^t ^u ^v ^w ^x ^y ^z ^aa ^ab ^ac ^ad ^ae ^af "New Mexicans for Michelle - Endorsements". www.newmexicansformichelle.com.
^ Terrell, Steve (June 27, 2017). "Hector endorses Michelle". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ "Statement of candidate Kipp Watson for position of Delegate to the upcoming NM Democratic Statewide Primary" on file with campaign office of Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor, February 2, 2018.
^ "AFSCME Council 18 Statewide PEOPLE Committee - Candidate Endorsements". AFSCME New Mexico. April 25, 2018.
^ "AFT New Mexico on Instagram: "IICYMI! We are proud to announce our union, the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico, have voted to endorse Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor of New Mexico and Howie Morales for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico". Instagram. AFT New Mexico. February 21, 2018.
^ Reed, Eric (June 19, 2017). "New Mexico's Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers Union Endorses Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor". facebook.com. BCTGM Local 351.
^ Arencón, Diego (April 4, 2017). "New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Endorse Congresswoman Michelle Lugan Grisham for Governor of New Mexico". NMPFFA.
^ "Election Endorsements". www.iaff244.org. IAFF Local 244.
^ "New Mexico - COMPAC Endorsements - UMWA". UMWA. United Mine Workers of America.
^ "USW Endorses Lujan Grisham for Governor". United Steelworkers District 12. June 26, 2017.
^ Foster, Demis (September 13, 2017). "Conservation Voters New Mexico Action Fund Endorses Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham To Be New Mexico's Next Governor". cvnmactionfund.org. Conservation Voters New Mexico Action Fund.
^ Boyd, Dan (February 28, 2017). "Emily's List to back Lujan Grisham for governor's race". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ "Current Candidates - LatinoVictory.us". LatinoVictory.us.
^ Hogue, Ilyse (April 23, 2018). "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor - NARAL Pro-Choice America". NARAL Pro-Choice America.
^ Martinez, Marshall (March 6, 2018). "PLANNED PARENTHOOD ENDORSES MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM AND MAGGIE TOULOUSE OLIVER". www.plannedparenthoodaction.org.
^ ^a ^b Peter DeBenedittis 2%
^ Oxford, Andrew (January 5, 2017). "Longtime educator jumps into race for lieutenant governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ Oxford, Andrew (October 20, 2017). "Doña Ana County commissioner announces bid for lieutenant governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Horwath, Justin (June 12, 2017). "Miera and McTeigue announce runs for Lt. Gov". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Oxford, Andrew (December 5, 2017). "Sen. Morales launches bid for lieutenant governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
^ Terrell, Steve (July 19, 2017). "State Sen. Padilla will run for lieutenant governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
^ McKay, Dan (December 4, 2017). "Padilla drops bid for lieutenant governor". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
^ "Home". Javier Gonzales. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
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^ http://35.161.75.124/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/LPNM-Major-Party-Release-WEB-6-2-17.pdf
^ ^a ^b Oxford, Andrew (March 20, 2018). "Three Dunns running: For New Mexico's Libertarian Party, it's a family affair". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
^ "N.M land commissioner may run for governor as Libertarian - LAMonitor.com". www.lamonitor.com. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
^ "Son: State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn mulling run for governor, as Libertarian". Retrieved 22 May 2018.
^ "Site is under maintenance". www.thejacknews.com. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
^ Morgan Lee - The Associated Press. "With easy ballot access, Libertarian Party seeks N.M. candidates; Dunn eyes bid for governor". Retrieved 22 May 2018.
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^ "Gubernatorial Ratings | Inside Elections". insideelections.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
^ "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2018 Governor". www.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved 2017-11-15.

External links

Official campaign websites

[1] Coleman, Michael (July 10, 2017). "Pearce to run for governor of New Mexico". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

[2] Haussamen, Heath (August 10, 2016). "Q&A: Land Commissioner Dunn has his own proposal to fund early childhood programs". NMPolitics.net. Retrieved December 8, 2016.

[3] Oxford, Andrew (May 13, 2017). "Pearce confirms he's weighing run for governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 15, 2017.

[4] Terrell, Steve (July 10, 2017). "Land Commissioner Dunn will announce his political plans early next week". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

[citingstrength-5] Terrell, Steve (December 7, 2016). "Citing strength as senator, Udall says he won't run for governor in 2018". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 8, 2016.

[6] Terrell, Steve (July 11, 2017). "John Sanchez NOT running for governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

[7] "New Mexico Election Results". electionresults.sos.state.nm.us/. New Mexico Secretary of State. June 6, 2018.

[8] Oxford, Andrew (November 30, 2017). "Newly registered Republican makes bid to become GOP lieutenant governor nominee". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

[9] Chacón, Daniel J. (August 15, 2017). "Native American running for GOP lieutenant governor spot". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[10] Boyd, Dan (November 17, 2017). "Republican drops out of race for lieutenant governor, cites residency rules". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved November 20, 2017.

[traildust-11] Monahan, Joe (August 16, 2017). "Campaign Trail Dust: Not So Fast On GOP Lt. Gov. Nod; Race Developing, Latest Perceptions On Dem Guv Chase And Our Continuing Crime Wave Coverage". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[12] Reichbach, Matthew (December 8, 2016). "Udall said no, but some Dems still looking at 2018 run for governor". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved December 7, 2016.

[apodacaannounces-13] Oxford, Andrew (May 3, 2017). "Jeff Apodaca to run for governor". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 3, 2017.

[14] Peters, Joey (July 7, 2017). "Las Cruces legislator cites budget, jobs crisis for why he's running for governor". NMPolitics.net. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

[15] Boyd, Dan (December 13, 2016). "U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces 2018 gubernatorial bid". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 13, 2016.

[16] Terrell, Steve (May 16, 2017). "Balderas to seek re-election as AG, won't run for governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

[17] Haussamen, Heath (December 9, 2016). "Santa Fe mayor also considering running for governor". New Mexico Politics. Retrieved December 9, 2016.

[18] Last, T.S. (November 28, 2014). "Is the Governor's Office the next stop for Mayor Gonzales?". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved July 6, 2016.

[gonzalezlg-19] Nott, Robert (December 9, 2017). "Gonzales announces bid for lt. gov. in crowded Dem field". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 11, 2017.

[whowants-20] Coleman, Michael (November 10, 2016). "Who wants to be New Mexico's next governor?". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved November 10, 2016.

[guvpositioning-21] Monahan, Joe (March 10, 2015). "'18 Guv Positioning Takes Shape". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved March 18, 2015.

[22] Haussamen, Heath (May 12, 2016). "Q&A: Auditor Keller says better funding his office would protect tax dollars". NMPolitics.net. Retrieved July 14, 2016.

[23] Boyd, Dan (December 10, 2016). "Governor's race could get crowded". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

[udallweighs-24] Terrell, Steve (November 9, 2016). "Udall weighs run for governor in 2018". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved November 10, 2016.

[25] Coleman, Michael (December 7, 2016). "Udall won't run for governor in 2018". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 7, 2016.

[udalldecides-26] Haussamen, Heath (December 7, 2016). "Udall decides against running for governor, says he's needed in D.C." NMPolitics.net. Retrieved December 7, 2016.

[webberbacks-27] Terrell, Steve (July 13, 2017). "One-time gubernatorial candidate Webber backs Lujan Grisham". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved July 14, 2017.

[28] "Guadalupe Cano endorsement". Facebook. August 29, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

[29] Lucero, Marco V. (September 14, 2017). "Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero Endorses Jeff Apodaca For Governor Of New Mexico". Los Alamos Daily Post. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

[30] Terrell, Steve (August 10, 2017). "Sam Donaldson endorses Jeff Apodaca". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[morerollin-31] Terrell, Steve (August 10, 2017). "More gubernatorial endorsements roll in". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[32] "Mary Molina Mescall endorsement". Facebook. September 19, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

[33] "Frances Ray endorsement". Facebook. September 22, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

[34] Reichbach, Matthew (March 31, 2017). "Bingaman endorses Lujan Grisham for governor". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[EndorsementsMLG-35] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s ^t ^u ^v ^w ^x ^y ^z ^aa ^ab ^ac ^ad ^ae ^af "New Mexicans for Michelle - Endorsements". www.newmexicansformichelle.com.

[36] Terrell, Steve (June 27, 2017). "Hector endorses Michelle". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[37] "Statement of candidate Kipp Watson for position of Delegate to the upcoming NM Democratic Statewide Primary" on file with campaign office of Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor, February 2, 2018.

[38] "AFSCME Council 18 Statewide PEOPLE Committee - Candidate Endorsements". AFSCME New Mexico. April 25, 2018.

[39] "AFT New Mexico on Instagram: "IICYMI! We are proud to announce our union, the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico, have voted to endorse Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor of New Mexico and Howie Morales for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico". Instagram. AFT New Mexico. February 21, 2018.

[40] Reed, Eric (June 19, 2017). "New Mexico's Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers Union Endorses Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor". facebook.com. BCTGM Local 351.

[41] Arencón, Diego (April 4, 2017). "New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Endorse Congresswoman Michelle Lugan Grisham for Governor of New Mexico". NMPFFA.

[42] "Election Endorsements". www.iaff244.org. IAFF Local 244.

[43] "New Mexico - COMPAC Endorsements - UMWA". UMWA. United Mine Workers of America.

[44] "USW Endorses Lujan Grisham for Governor". United Steelworkers District 12. June 26, 2017.

[45] Foster, Demis (September 13, 2017). "Conservation Voters New Mexico Action Fund Endorses Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham To Be New Mexico's Next Governor". cvnmactionfund.org. Conservation Voters New Mexico Action Fund.

[46] Boyd, Dan (February 28, 2017). "Emily's List to back Lujan Grisham for governor's race". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[47] "Current Candidates - LatinoVictory.us". LatinoVictory.us.

[48] Hogue, Ilyse (April 23, 2018). "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor - NARAL Pro-Choice America". NARAL Pro-Choice America.

[49] Martinez, Marshall (March 6, 2018). "PLANNED PARENTHOOD ENDORSES MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM AND MAGGIE TOULOUSE OLIVER". www.plannedparenthoodaction.org.

[DeBenedittis2-50] Peter DeBenedittis 2%

[51] Oxford, Andrew (January 5, 2017). "Longtime educator jumps into race for lieutenant governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[52] Oxford, Andrew (October 20, 2017). "Doña Ana County commissioner announces bid for lieutenant governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved October 21, 2017.

[mieramcteigue-53] Horwath, Justin (June 12, 2017). "Miera and McTeigue announce runs for Lt. Gov". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[moraleslaunches-54] Oxford, Andrew (December 5, 2017). "Sen. Morales launches bid for lieutenant governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

[55] Terrell, Steve (July 19, 2017). "State Sen. Padilla will run for lieutenant governor". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[56] McKay, Dan (December 4, 2017). "Padilla drops bid for lieutenant governor". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

[57] "Home". Javier Gonzales. Retrieved 2018-02-20.

[58] Boyd, Dan (July 21, 2017). "State Sen. Padilla will run for lieutenant governor". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

[59] ttp://35.161.75.124/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/LPNM-Major-Party-Release-WEB-6-2-17.pdf

[Dunns-60] Oxford, Andrew (March 20, 2018). "Three Dunns running: For New Mexico's Libertarian Party, it's a family affair". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

[61] "N.M land commissioner may run for governor as Libertarian - LAMonitor.com". www.lamonitor.com. Retrieved 22 May 2018.

[62] "Son: State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn mulling run for governor, as Libertarian". Retrieved 22 May 2018.

[63] "Site is under maintenance". www.thejacknews.com. Retrieved 22 May 2018.

[64] Morgan Lee - The Associated Press. "With easy ballot access, Libertarian Party seeks N.M. candidates; Dunn eyes bid for governor". Retrieved 22 May 2018.

[65] "2018 Governor Race ratings | The Cook Political Report". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2017-11-15.

[66] "Gubernatorial Ratings | Inside Elections". insideelections.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.

[67] "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2018 Governor". www.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved 2017-11-15.

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v t e (2017 ←) 2018 United States elections (→ 2019)
U.S. Senate	Arizona California Connecticut Delaware Florida Hawaii Indiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Minnesota (special) Mississippi Mississippi (special) Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
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Governors	Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Lt. Gov Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Lt. Gov Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Wisconsin Wyoming
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Local	Anchorage, AK Cook County, IL Cuyahoga County, OH Executive Council El Paso, TX El Paso County, CO Los Angeles County, CA Orange County, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA
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