Updated September 29, 2026 · model inputs through September 26, 2026
New Mexico Governor Forecast
‹ See all Governor racesFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull are competing for an open seat. New Mexico’s public lands, energy economy and distinctive mix of communities make the governor’s office consequential well beyond Santa Fe.
Forecast summary
- Model margin
- D+12.18
- Rating
- Likely D
- Polling average
- D+19.05
- Fundamentals
- D+8.69
- Matchup
- Deb Haaland vs. Gregg Hull
COUNTY MAP
County forecast
How the statewide forecast translates across counties.
County estimates apply the statewide forecast to 2024 presidential results. They are not separate county forecasts.
Baseline: 2024 presidential two-party results. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024. Methodology and limitations.
FORECAST HISTORY
Model margin over time
Forecast history will appear after the first recorded model release.
View the recorded forecast history table
| Model date | Model margin | Polling weight | Fundamentals weight | Polling average | Fundamentals |
|---|
POLLING
Polling average
Included surveys over time.
MODEL BREAKDOWN
How the forecast is built
The polling average and fundamentals are blended at their published weights.
Other model inputs and adjustments—
Margins are D-minus-R points. Candidate strength is included in fundamentals; its separate score is not published. Values are rounded to two decimals.
POLLING INPUTS
Polls behind the average
Polling average
D+19.05
| Field dates | Pollster | Sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fielded through Aug 7, 2026 | BSP Research | 800 RV | D Deb Haaland 41% · R Gregg Hull 24% |
| Fielded through Jul 13, 2026 | McLaughlin & Associates (R) | 400 LV | D Deb Haaland 45% · R Gregg Hull 46% |
The published average comes directly from the workbook. Polls are not equally weighted, and the browser does not recompute the forecast.
The published average comes directly from the workbook. Polls are not equally weighted, and the browser does not recompute the forecast.