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Posted inElections & Politics, NM Political Report

The rise of New Mexico’s purple voters

nm.news by Jesse Jones February 27, 2026

New Mexico voters are not shifting left or right — they are walking away from the two major parties, giving rise to “purple voters.” These residents, who are not affiliated with either party, now make up more than a quarter of the state’s electorate a new analysis by New Mexico Political Report found. City Desk […]

Sam Bregman
Posted inColumns & Columnists

Bregman polling: Epstein stories lowered Haaland support in Dem. gov primary

by Pat Davis February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Posted inCity Desk ABQ

Can ranked choice voting save Albuquerque a fortune? Supporters will try again for next city election

nm.news by Jesse Jones February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Posted inColumns & Columnists, Elections & Politics, NM Political Report

New poll shows Haaland still comfortably ahead of Bregman as Dem. primary for gov heats up

by Pat Davis February 20, 2026
Bernalillo County Commissioner Barbara Baca announced Wednesday she will seek re-election in the June Democratic primary for District 1, which encompasses Albuquerque's Westside and North Valley.
Posted inElections & Politics

Historic investments and more work ahead: Barbara Baca announces re-election bid for District 1 commissioner

nm.news by citydeskabq January 28, 2026January 28, 2026
The Democratic Party of New Mexico has applied to the Democratic National Committee to move the state's presidential primary ahead of Super Tuesday, seeking to give its diverse electorate a larger voice in selecting the party's 2028 nominee.
Posted inElections & Politics, NM Political Report

New Mexico Democrats will try to change state election dates to be 2028 early primary state

nm.news by Kevin Hendricks January 28, 2026
Posted inOpinion & Analysis

Bregman turns national media attention into new $60K anti-ICE ad blitz in race for Gov

by Pat Davis January 27, 2026January 27, 2026



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