Attorney General New Mexico in Statewide, New Mexico
2026 Primary Election
- Raul Torrez — Incumbent Attorney General in Albuquerque, NM
Raúl Torrez is the incumbent Attorney General of New Mexico, a position he assumed in January 2023 after serving as District Attorney for the Albuquerque metro area. A former federal prosecutor and senior advisor in the U.S. Department of Justice, he is a Harvard, London School of Economics, and Stanford Law graduate. As Attorney General, Torrez has prioritized protecting children by suing major tech companies for online abuse and launched programs for digital safety. He also focuses on consumer protection, environmental enforcement against corporate misconduct, and government transparency. He is seeking the Democratic nomination for Attorney General in the 2026 primary election.
- Samuel Isaiah Kane, Sr — Candidate for Attorney General in NM
Samuel Isaiah Kane, Sr., also known as Sam Kane, is a Republican candidate for Attorney General in New Mexico in the 2026 General Election. His campaign's financial records from early 2026 show an opening balance of $0.00, no contributions, a loan of $1,243.51, and total expenditures of the same amount, resulting in an outstanding debt of $1,243.51. No specific policy positions or professional background are detailed in the available information. He is listed as challenging the incumbent Democratic Attorney General, Raúl Torrez.