The 2026 New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Incumbent Democratic Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is term-limited and cannot run for re-election. Primary elections were held on June 2, 2026.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Juan Sanchez, former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers natural resource specialist

Eliminated in primary Matthew McQueen, state representative from the 50th district (2015–present) Jonas Moya, former executive director of the Farm Service Agency in New Mexico

Results

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Michael Perry, vice chair of the Chaves County Commission

Results

General election Results

References

External links Official campaign websites Matthew McQueen (D) Jonas Moya (D) Michael Perry (R) Juan Sanchez (D)