James “Jim” Ellis, a former Public Regulation Commissioner appointed by Lujan Grisham in 2023, who served until 2024, unveiled his website earlier this week, saying his platform is building “affordability, opportunity, and trust in government.” An emailed request for comment was not returned by deadline.
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Scoop: Republican energy veteran launches bid for governor, vowing to flip blue-state New Mexico
Republican Jim Ellison launches his 2026 New Mexico governor campaign, warning electric rates could double under policies mirroring California's approach.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — From an iconic TV show’s New Mexico house going up for sale to a startling sight in the middle of the state’s biggest city to elections, these were our top stories of 2025:
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson to represent State Senate District 33. The seat was left vacant after former State Senator Nicholas Paul resigned in October 2025 citing health concerns.
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