Primary Elections
New Mexico Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in New Mexico ahead of the 2026 general election.
June 2, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
March 2026
Filing Deadline
Low-Moderate — blue state but
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Martin Heinrich (D) up 2026 |
| Governor | Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) up 2026 |
| U.S. House | NM-2 (Vasquez) competitive in good R year |
2026 Primary Overview
New Mexico is solidly blue but Martin Heinrich faces Senate re-election. NM-2 (Gabe Vasquez, D) could be competitive. Governor Lujan Grisham faces re-election.