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This page focuses on the Republican primaries that took place in New Mexico on June 7, 2022. A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election.
Apr 19, 2023 · A multi-candidate Republican primary for governor is the top race on New Mexico’s ticket, as incumbent Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham seeks a second term in office.
Jun 7, 2022 · Governor. Five Republicans are competing to challenge Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat who is running for re-election. Those candidates include Rebecca Dow, a state legislator, and...
Jun 7, 2022 · SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican voters were choosing a nominee for New Mexico governor from a field of five candidates in Tuesday’s primary election campaign dominated by concerns about the ...
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After winning the GOP primary for governor by a long shot on Tuesday, Republican Mark Ronchettiwill take on Democratic incumbent Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishamin November’s general election. “We have a governor that has decided that she will look out for the best interests of the elites in Santa Fe instead of you,” Ronchetti said in his victory speech...
Retired Albuquerque police detective Michelle Garcia Holmes, a Republican, will face the incumbent member of Congress in a new central New Mexico district. She outpaced her opponent Louie Sanchez in the primary by 18 percentage points, according to unofficial election results Wednesday morning. Garcia Holmes, of Albuquerque, will vie for Democratic...
Democrat Gabriel Vasquez, a city councilor for Las Cruces, far outpaced his primary opponent to take on Republican U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrellin the newly redrawn Second Congressional District in November. He’d cornered 76% of the vote in the final tally of unofficial election results on the Secretary of State’s website. Vasquez will challenge Herrell...
Democrat Raúl Torrezeked out a win in his primary late Tuesday night, beating state Auditor Brian Colón for the slot by six percentage points. Torrez is the Bernallillo County district attorney and a prosecutor from Albuquerque. Hetold the League of Women Voters that if elected, his priorities would be to bring his experience and “modern approach” ...
Democrat Laura Montoyawon her primary Tuesday night, despite a barrage of attacks ads from incumbent Treasurer Tim Eichenberg. He’d reached his term limit and backed Montoya’s opponent Heather Benavidez. Montoya, who spent eight years as the Sandoval County treasurer, will face Republican Harry Montoyain the general election and could become the fi...
After a competitive campaign, Democrat Joseph Maestassecured the nomination for state auditor. With decades of government service already under his belt, Maestas said he wants to prevent fraud, waste and abuse, as well as provide government accountability. Republicans haven’t held the office for over 50 years. Masteas’ opponent in the general elect...
The field of candidates was crowded heading into the primary for this job, with 11 people vying for their party’s nomination and one Libertarian having it on lock. Democrat John Allenoutpaced six primary challengers to secure the nomination, garnering 41% of the vote. In second place, Rudy Mora captured just 27%. Allen spent 19 years working in the...
Jun 8, 2022 · Republican Primary. Ronchetti is projected to win. An estimated 98 percent of votes have been counted.
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Jun 8, 2022 · In New Mexico, former television meteorologist Mark Ronchetti is the Republican nominee to take on Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The 2nd Congressional District is also a notable...
