Republican Party of New Mexico members fail to reach quorum to elect new chair

A faction of northern NM Republicans has called for another meeting Saturday to name new chair, though they may also fail to reach quorum.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 610

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Only about 160 Republicans attended in person or via proxy on Saturday to vote to elect a new state party chair, far short of the quorum needed to select a leader ahead of the November general election.

The seat is currently vacant due to a court order that ousted former Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Amy Barela. She is running to reclaim her old seat against Valencia County Republican Party Chair …

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