Less than one year into a new administration, speculation is already in full swing for the 2024 presidential election. While no politician seems to have escaped the rumor mill, political spectators have honed in on two prominent state leaders who may be positioning themselves for a spot on the Republican ticket. Governors Greg Abbott (R-Texas) …
Political Profile
New Mexico Government:
Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)
Attorney General: Raul Torrez (D)
Secretary of State: Maggie Toulouse Oliver (D)
State Superintendent of Education: Mariana Padilla
State Auditor: Joseph Maestas (D)
State Treasurer: Laura Montoya (D)
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Campaign Finance Snapshot
Top Candidates
Candidate | Total Contributions |
|---|---|
| Michelle Lujan Grisham | $13,532,277.88 |
| Deb Haaland | $12,802,954.10 |
| Mark V Ronchetti | $9,540,668.64 |
| Sam Bregman | $4,771,690.41 |
| Raul Torrez | $3,405,372.26 |
| Rebecca L Dow | $2,288,621.67 |
| Brian S Colon | $2,038,678.09 |
| Duke Rodriguez | $1,515,548.00 |
| Javier I Martinez | $1,410,723.87 |
| Meredith A Dixon | $1,367,532.84 |
Top Committees
Committee | Total Contributions |
|---|---|
| Actblue New Mexico | $15,318,260.88 |
| A Stronger New Mexico | $11,281,785.72 |
| RGA New Mexico 2022 PAC | $6,905,341.80 |
| The Speaker Fund | $4,357,741.68 |
| Republican Campaign Committee of New Mexico | $4,311,838.93 |
| Vote Yes for Kids | $3,900,435.16 |
| Democratic Party of New Mexico | $3,292,242.68 |
| Nmhrcc-New Mexico House Republican Campaign Committee | $2,997,362.50 |
| Better Future for New Mexico an Independent Expenditure PAC | $2,490,453.50 |
| New Mexico Senate Democrats | $2,434,004.46 |
Top Contributors
Contributor | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Democratic Governors Association - Federal | $8,543,585.72 |
| Republican Governors Association - Federal | $6,880,000.00 |
| The Speaker Fund | $2,703,951.74 |
| National Education Association - Federal | $2,428,900.00 |
| Chevron USA Inc | $2,272,209.37 |
| Equislabs | $1,599,666.00 |
| Duke Rodriguez | $1,512,899.00 |
| League of Conservation Voters - Federal | $1,355,000.00 |
| New Mexico Public Election Fund | $1,309,917.50 |
| State of New Mexico - Department of Finance and Administration | $1,101,932.64 |
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