Martin Heinrich rules out run for governor, citing high stakes in Washington D.C.
Martin Heinrich is staying put in Washington, D.C. New Mexico's senior U.S. senator announced Friday he will not run for governor in 2026, saying he instead plans to remain in the Senate to fight against President Donald Trump's policies.
Martin Heinrich will not run for governor
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Heinrich says he won’t run for New Mexico governor
The top Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee said that witnessing President Donald Trump’s actions this past week convinced him to stay in the Senate.
Heinrich decides to forgo 2026 run for New Mexico governor
"It’s clear to me that New Mexico needs a strong voice in Washington now more than ever — the stakes are simply too high," the senator said.
Heinrich rules out 2026 run for New Mexico governor
Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich confirmed Friday he is ruling out a 2026 gubernatorial run in New Mexico.
Heinrich opts against run for New Mexico governor
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced in a statement on Friday that he’s opting against a run for New Mexico governor and plans to stay in the Senate, saying the upper chamber “is where I believe I can have the most impact.
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