Source New Mexico · Oct 9, 2026

New Mexico GOP gubernatorial nominee Hull takes debate stage solo as Haaland opts to see farmers

Gregg Hull, the Republican nominee running to be New Mexico’s next governor, appeared alone at the only gubernatorial debate scheduled before the Nov. But Democratic nominee Deb Haaland opted out, and without a second candidate on-stage offering rebuttals, it often played out more like a one-on-one interview.