NM Republican governor candidates swipe at Democrat Haaland during primary election debate

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 1,050

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The three Republicans running to be New Mexico’s next governor participated in a debate Friday morning, though two of them spent more time criticizing former U.S. Interior Secretary and Democratic candidate Deb Haaland than competing for their party’s nomination.

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Two recent polls conducted by the Albuquerque Journal and Emerson College Polling/KRQE News 13 put former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull ahead of the pack …

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