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Lieutenant Governor in New Mexico
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- June 25, 2026 - June 25, 2026
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Lieutenant Governor
About this position
The Lieutenant Governor is the second-highest ranking official of the state executive office. The Lieutenant Governor is the first successor to the Governor and the presiding officer of the State Senate, only voting to break a tie.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$85,000/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of the State for 5 years, a member of party affiliated with, never been convicted of a felony.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of a number of voters equal to at least 2% of the total vote of the candidate's party in the state or congressional district, or of 230 qualified voters (major party candidates), 1% of the total number of votes cast for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected (minor party candidates), or a number of voters equal to at least two percent of the total number of votes cast in the state (independent candidates).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
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