Secretary of State New Mexico in Statewide, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Katharine E Clark — Incumbent Santa Fe County Clerk in Santa Fe, NM

  Katharine E. Clark, a Democrat, is the incumbent Santa Fe County Clerk and is campaigning for New Mexico Secretary of State in the 2026 primary election. Having recently won another term as County Clerk, she aims to bring Santa Fe County's lauded election administration practices—known for security, innovation, and voter accessibility—to the statewide office. Clark emphasizes protecting democracy with strength and compassion, ensuring every New Mexican can easily cast a vote and trust the process. She intends to remain in her current role as County Clerk while campaigning.

• Amanda López Askin — Incumbent Doña Ana County Clerk in Las Cruces, NM

  Amanda López Askin, Ph.D., is the incumbent Doña Ana County Clerk, a position she has held since 2018. A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, she is a candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State in the Democratic primary, touting her extensive experience combating election deniers and safeguarding elections in Doña Ana County. Prior to her clerkship, she worked in mental health advocacy for the New Mexico Department of Health and served as a Regent and Adjunct Faculty member at New Mexico State University. Known affectionately as "the Dog Lady" for fostering over 200 dogs, she emphasizes her commitment to defending democracy.

• Sonya Lee Smith — Former cabinet secretary in NM

  Sonya Lee Smith is a Democratic politician who sought the nomination for New Mexico Secretary of State in the 2026 primary election. Previously serving as a cabinet secretary, she was among three Democratic candidates vying for the position in the primary, which is scheduled for June 2, 2026. However, she was ultimately disqualified from participating in the Democratic primary.

• Ramona L Goolsby — Incumbent Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board Member in Rio Rancho, NM

  Ramona Goolsby is a Republican candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State in 2026. A U.S. Army Reserve veteran and nurse practitioner with a graduate degree, she has over 40 years of experience managing a ranch, implementing conservation. She currently serves on the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board. Goolsby's platform prioritizes secure voting, common-sense voter ID, and cleaning up voter rolls. She advocates for fair campaign finance enforcement and running the SoS office with professionalism, transparency, and respect for taxpayer dollars. She views environmental health as fundamental to community well-being.