This is a BLUE state that has traditionally voted Democratic in Presidential elections, but the gap is narrowing. The Senate seat is currently considered a safe seat for Democrats, but to play it safe, all the House Districts in New Mexico are considered PURPLE to ensure Democrats retain those seats.
2026 Primary Election takes place on:
| primary | runoff |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 02, 2026 |
For information about voter registration, the candidates, mail-in ballots and early voting, go to vote.org.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote for a progressive candidate in the Democratic Primary who will challenge not only the MAGA Republican madness but also the Democratic Party establishment!
Senate Race
This is a Blue state. No matter how you vote, the Democrat is going to win this Senate seat! Therefore you are safe voting for a third-party candidate without risking the outcome of this election.
Results of recent Senate races:
| year | Winner | Party | Winner votes | Runner-up | Runner-up votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Martin Heinrich | D | 497333 | Nella Domenici | 405978 | 91355 |
| 2020 | Ben Ray Luján | D | 474483 | Mark Ronchetti | 418483 | 56000 |
And if you normally would vote Democrat, you can swap your vote to encourage someone to vote Democrat in a state where it really does matter.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote third party and swap your vote with a voter in a purple state. You are thereby increasing the chances of a Democrat-controlled Senate even though you are not voting Democrat in your own state.
House Races
For information on House races and our strategic voting recommendations, click on your US Congressional District below:
Presidential Election – 2028
Latest Opinion Polling Results in New Mexico:
| state | STATUS | Trump | Harris | other/DK | % gap | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | LT BLUE | 42.7% | 49.7% | 7.6% | 7% | Oct-21 |
Voting Results in 2020 Election:
| Trump | Biden | Won by | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401,894 | 501,614 | 99,720 | 10.8% |
Voting Results in 2016 Election:
| Trump | Clinton | Won by: | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 319,667 | 385,234 | 65,567 | 9.3% |
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/voting-and-registration/p20-580.html
Not registered to vote? You’re in luck! This is one of the states that allows you to register AND vote on Election Day at your nearest town or city clerk’s office. Bring ID and wear a mask, and don’t forget to VOTE!
AND, you can help win this state for all of us by encouraging a friend, relative, colleague, former neighbor, or somebody else you know to vote, and to vote for our survival, at this election.
Click here for more ideas and help in convincing a friend or relative to vote.