Sam Bregman Enters New Mexico Governor’s Race, Targeting Crime and Party Divisions
The district attorney positions himself as a centrist in the 2026 Democratic primary, challenging Deb Haaland and addressing rising violent crime in the state.
- Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County district attorney, has announced his candidacy for New Mexico’s 2026 gubernatorial race, focusing on combating violent crime.
- Bregman criticizes both MAGA Republicans, including Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and what he describes as the 'radical left' within the Democratic Party for dividing politics and neglecting everyday citizens.
- The Democratic primary will feature a significant contest between Bregman and Deb Haaland, former Interior Secretary and a member of the Democratic establishment.
- Bregman highlights his record as district attorney and pledges tougher measures against gang violence, citing New Mexico’s status as the state with the highest violent crime rate in 2022.
- The race’s outcome is expected to shape the direction of the New Mexico Democratic Party and its approach to governance in a deeply divided political landscape.
Washington Examiner 
