Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced in a statement on Friday that he’s opting against a run for New Mexico governor and plans to stay in the Senate, saying the upper chamber “is where I believe I can have the most impact.” “After careful consideration and many conversations with my family, constituents, and colleagues, I’ve decided…

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“Martin Heinrich was pretty close to running for governor of New Mexico. In the end, though, staying in the Senate won out,” Semafor reports.

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Heinrich Passes on New Mexico Governor’s Race

Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich confirmed Friday he is ruling out a 2026 gubernatorial run in New Mexico.

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Heinrich rules out 2026 run for New Mexico governor

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A prominent New Mexico Democrat has ruled out a run for the governor's office in the next election cycle. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich revealed on Friday that he will not launch a gubernatorial campaign and will instead remain on Capitol Hill. Heinrich secured his third term in the senate last November, and some have speculated he would run for governor. Current New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is in her second term…

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"It’s clear to me that New Mexico needs a strong voice in Washington now more than ever — the stakes are simply too high," the senator said.

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Heinrich decides to forgo 2026 run for New Mexico governor

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced early Friday that he would not be running for New Mexico governor, saying the “stakes are simply too high” for … Full story here. 
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Martin Heinrich was pretty close to running for governor of New Mexico. In the end, though, staying in the Senate won out.



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Democratic Sen. Heinrich passes on governor’s race

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) will not run for governor next year, stating that he will remain in the U.S. Senate.

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Heinrich decides against 2026 campaign for governor

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced Friday he would not be running for New Mexico governor. (Photo courtesy US Senate)U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced early Friday that he would not be running for New Mexico governor, saying the “stakes are simply too high” for him to leave his post in Washington, D.C. Speculation had been growing since at least mid-December, when Axios published a story teeing up a potential primary between Heinrich and Deb …

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