New poll shows Deb Haaland leading NM Democratic race for governor; Republicans largely undecided

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 359

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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A new poll shows former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is leading among likely voters in the June 2 Democratic primary race for New Mexico governor over Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, particularly with women and college-educated voters. Republicans, though, remain largely undecided in their three-way primary race.

The Emerson College Polling/KRQE News 13 poll, released Wednesday, shows 40% of Democratic voters going for Haaland and 24% for Bregman, while 36% …

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