Meeting to decide Democratic lieutenant governor candidate at least a month out

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 923

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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As speculation grows over who will replace New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, a final decision remains at least a month out.

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Only Sara Attleson, the chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, can call a meeting at which members of the State Central Committee vote to select a replacement. The chair must call that meeting …

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