Independent NM governor candidate sues Secretary of State over ‘unjust burden’ to make ballot

Independent governor candidate for NM Ken Miyagishima is suing the Secretary of State alleging unfair obstacles to make the ballot.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 483

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Ken Miyagishima, the former longest-serving Las Cruces mayor who is now running as an independent to be New Mexico governor, last week sued New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and alleged that independent candidates face unfair obstacles to make the ballot.

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State law requires major party candidates who don’t earn enough pre-primary delegates to automatically make the ballot to gather signatures equal to 2% …

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