Democratic prosecutor in crime-torn Albuquerque launches bid for New Mexico governor

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.

DA 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…

Sam Bregman to announce campaign for New Mexico governor

The announcement sets up what is likely to be a fierce Democratic primary competition with former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

Alex Bregman's dad rips Donald Trump and 'radical left', will run for Governor

Sam Bregman is a Democrat, but the ad introducing his campaign for New Mexico Governor features shots at both Donald Trump and 'the radical left.'

Alex Bregman's father Sam launches congressional bid with sharp message for Elon Musk, Donald Trump & radical left

Boston Red Sox slugger Alex Bregman's father, Sam, is a District Attorney of Bernalillo County. He has served here since 2023 after being appointed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Centrist Democrat Sam Bregman jumps into New Mexico governor race citing ‘intolerance of the radical Left’

A Democratic district attorney in the eye of New Mexico’s tempest over crime and accountability launched his candidacy for governor Thursday as the National Guard prepares to deploy to the state’s largest city to shore up public safety.