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Midterms 2026
Governor · 2026

New Mexico

Deb Haaland (D) vs. Gregg Hull (R) · Incumbent: open (D)

Recorded before the vote · November 1, 2026
Result: pending

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. The actual margin will be posted here beside every prediction, with how far each one missed and in which direction.

Polling averages

AverageMarginAs ofMiss
PollCheckD+6.82026-10-31Pending

Latest polls

PollsterForFieldedSampleMarginMiss
Research & Polling Inc.Albuquerque JournalOct 1-91,125 LVD+7Pending
SurveyUSAKOB-TVSep 25-30567 LVD+6Pending
Research & Polling Inc.Albuquerque JournalAug 21-28516 LVD+6Pending
BSP Research (D)BSP ResearchJul 22-Aug 7800 RVD+17Pending
McLaughlin & Associates (R)Gregg Hull campaignJul 13-15400 LVD+1Pending

Forecasts and odds

ForecasterForecastAs of
Decision Desk HQD 87% to win (Likely D)2026-10-30
PollCheckHaaland (D) 80% to win; Lean D2026-10-31

Race ratings

RaterRatingAs of
Cook Political ReportSolid D2026-08-27
Inside ElectionsLikely D2026-09-04
Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D2026-09-03
Decision Desk HQLikely D2026-10-30

Borderline: included as competitive because SurveyUSA/KOB (Sep 25-30) was D+6. Michelle Lujan Grisham term-limited.

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