NM GOP rift over chairwoman spills into court with days before primary

A judge said she would rule as soon as possible on whether to oust RPNM Chair Amy Barela from her seat.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A New Mexico judge on Thursday considered arguments from Republicans on both sides of a widening intra-party divide in a case that could oust the state party chairwoman from her post with fewer than two weeks before the June 2 primary.

Republican primary candidates filed the lawsuit April 30, alleging that Republican Party of New Mexico Chairwoman Amy Barela violated party rules when she continued to serve as chair while running for re-election in a …

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