Question 1

Who should I vote for in New Mexico in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 10 New Mexico races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in New Mexico Senate?

Accepted Answer

Ben Ray Luján has the strongest record in the New Mexico U.S. Senate race. Ben Ray Luján scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Larry Marker at 59, as of October 6, 2026. Ben Ray Luján's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Larry Marker's highest marks are roots in the constituency and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in New Mexico Governor?

Accepted Answer

Deb Haaland has the strongest record in the New Mexico governor's race. Deb Haaland scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Gregg Hull at 61, as of October 6, 2026. Deb Haaland's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Gregg Hull's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in New Mexico Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Raúl Torrez has the strongest record in the New Mexico attorney general race. Raúl Torrez scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Raúl Torrez's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Sam Kane (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in New Mexico Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Amanda López Askin has the strongest record in the New Mexico secretary of state race. Amanda López Askin scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ramona Goolsby at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Amanda López Askin's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Ramona Goolsby's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in New Mexico State Auditor?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Maestas has the strongest record in the New Mexico state auditor race. Joseph Maestas scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Joseph Maestas's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Joshua Lawrence (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in New Mexico State Treasurer?

Accepted Answer

Laura Montoya has the strongest record in the New Mexico state treasurer race. Laura Montoya scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Laura Montoya's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jim Ellison (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands?

Accepted Answer

Michael Perry has the strongest record in the New Mexico commissioner of public lands race. Michael Perry scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Juan Sanchez at 58, as of October 6, 2026. Michael Perry's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Juan Sanchez's highest marks are command of the job and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in NM-01?

Accepted Answer

Melanie Stansbury has the strongest record in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. Melanie Stansbury scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Melanie Stansbury's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Didi Okpareke (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in NM-02?

Accepted Answer

Gabe Vasquez has the strongest record in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. Gabe Vasquez scores 73 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Greg Cunningham at 58, as of October 6, 2026. Gabe Vasquez's highest marks are relevant experience and results. Greg Cunningham's highest marks are roots in the constituency and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in NM-03?

Accepted Answer

Teresa Leger Fernández has the strongest record in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. Teresa Leger Fernández scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Martin Zamora at 60, as of October 6, 2026. Teresa Leger Fernández's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Martin Zamora's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in New Mexico?

U.S. Senate, New Mexico

Governor of New Mexico

Attorney General of New Mexico

Secretary of State of New Mexico

State Auditor of New Mexico

State Treasurer of New Mexico

Commissioner of Public Lands of New Mexico

U.S. House, New Mexico 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, New Mexico 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, New Mexico 3rd Congressional District