US EditionDemocratic prosecutor in crime-torn Albuquerque launches bid for New Mexico governor
- Sam Bregman, a Democratic district attorney, announced his candidacy for New Mexico governor in 2026.
- Term limits prevent current Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, also a Democrat, from seeking reelection.
- Bregman is emphasizing fighting crime as a key campaign promise, citing Albuquerque's struggles and high violent crime rates.
- Bregman aims to separate himself from the 'radical Left'; he stated he's not receptive to it, per the AP.
- Bregman will likely face former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in the primary, which will shape the state's Democratic Party.
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Democratic prosecutor in crime-torn Albuquerque launches bid for New Mexico governor
A Democratic district attorney in the eye of New Mexico’s tempest over crime and accountability is running for governor in the state as the National Guard prepares to deploy to New Mexico's largest city to shore up public safety.
Source New Mexico
gpkmedia.comDA Sam Bregman enters race for governor
Sam Bregman, the district attorney in Bernalillo County, entered into the race for governor Thursday. (Courtesy of Sam Bregman) Albuquerque’s top prosecutor Sam Bregman announced his candidacy for governor early Thursday, but said he will not step down from the Second Judicial District Attorney’s office during the campaign. Bregman is the second candidate to vie for the Democratic nomination, which will be decided by voters in a June 2026 primar…
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