Overview
- Toulouse Oliver announced her candidacy in a social-media video posted on Oct. 23, 2025.
- She currently serves as New Mexico’s Secretary of State.
- Her entry adds to a Democratic lineup that includes state Sen. Harold Pope Jr., Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, and Loving Village Councilor Jackie Onsurez.
- Campaign finance reports and candidate filings identify business owner Manny Lardizabal as the only Republican to file so far.
- The race remains in its early phase with public records continuing to shape the evolving 2026 field.