NM-GOV: New Mexico Democrats choose Haaland for governor in preprimary convention vote

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland captured 74% of New Mexico Democratic delegates’ votes over the weekend at the state party’s preprimary convention.

The New Mexico Democratic Party late Monday released the tallies, which dictate which Democratic candidates have secured their spots on the June 2 primary ballot and in what order their names will appear.

State law requires major political parties to hold pre-primary conventions in election years, during which candidates for statewide and federal office seek at least 20% of votes from party delegates to get onto the ballot.

In addition to qualifying for the Democratic primary race, candidates who receive the most votes appear first on the ballot.



https://sourcenm.com/2026/03/10/new-mexico-democrats-choose-haaland-for-governor-in-pre-primary-vote/