DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF SANTA FE COUNTY

About 1,100 Democratic delegates of the Democratic Party of New Mexico attended the Saturday, March 7th, 2026, Pre-Primary Convention at the Inn of the Mountain Gods at Mescalero Apache Nation. About 500 of these delegates were State Central Committee members or SCC. The non-SCC delegates were elected at the county level in January and February of 2026. 

T-shirts, banners, buttons, flags, and all kinds of political swag were added to the sea of attendees. 

Candidates who did not receive at least 20% of the vote are still able to qualify for the Democratic primary ballot by submitting additional petition signatures. In addition to ballot qualification, the Pre-Primary Convention vote also determines ballot placement.

Here are the results of the voting:  

 QUOTES FROM THE CONVENTION

When times are dark, America doesn’t run away. America rises.
— Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez

I voted to block Trump’s reckless actions and unconstitutional war against Iran.
— Sen. Ben Ray Luján

We are a better nation than we are showing right now on the national stage.
— Attorney General Raul Torrez

Our public service is short-lived. But our stewardship for the public goes on for a lifetime.
— State Auditor Joseph Maestas

Candidates for State Land Commissioner:

There’s a difference between saying what we need to get done, and actually getting the work done to preserve New Mexico state lands.
— Matthew McQueen

New Mexico wants leadership that listens.
— Jonas Moya

We can choose stewardship of the land over short term gain.
— Juan de Jesus Sanchez

Candidates for Secretary of State:

I will focus on protecting the integrity and security of our elections.
— Amanda Lopez Askin

We sued Donald Trump to protect the vote and we won!  
— Katharine Clark

Not on my watch.
— Sonya Smith

Candidates for Lt Governor:

People are tired of politics that feels disconnected from their daily lives.
— Harold Pope Jr.

As Secretary of State, every time I go to court with Donald Trump, New Mexico wins.
— Maggie Toulouse Oliver

Candidates for Governor:

Government should be about helping small businesses succeed, not making their lives harder.
— Sam Bregman

I fought cuts to healthcare. I stood up to Trump in Congress and I’ll do it again.
— Deb Haaland

State leadership:
You have been heard (in the session) with recent passed legislation.  Help Senate Dems to continue to make real change for New Mexico communities.
— Sen Linda Trujillo

When Democrats lead, New Mexico wins.
— Javier Martinez. Speaker of the House