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The 2026 New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Incumbent Democratic Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is term-limited and cannot run for re-election. Primary elections were held on June 2, 2026.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Juan Sanchez, former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers natural resource specialist[1]
Eliminated in primary
- Matthew McQueen, state representative from the 50th district (2015–present)[2]
- Jonas Moya, former executive director of the Farm Service Agency in New Mexico[3]
Results
Sanchez
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
McQueen
- 40–50%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Juan Sanchez | 114,500 | 56.3 | |
| Democratic | Matthew McQueen | 66,642 | 32.8 | |
| Democratic | Jonas Moya | 22,076 | 10.9 | |
| Total votes | 203,218 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael Perry, vice chair of the Chaves County Commission[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Perry | 96,969 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 96,969 | 100.0 | ||
References
- ↑ Fisher, Austin (April 25, 2025). "Juan Sanchez announces public land commissioner candidacy". Source New Mexico. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ↑ Hendricks, Kevin (June 30, 2025). "State Rep. McQueen announces candidacy for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ↑ Moreno, Anthony (July 7, 2025). "Jonas Moya announces run for Land Commissioner in New Mexico". KRWG-TV. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ↑ Fisher, Austin (July 8, 2025). "First Republican joins race for NM public lands commissioner". Source New Mexico. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites