Republican Frontrunner Backed by Mayors, State Legislators, Sheriffs, and Community Leaders Statewide After Winning Pre-Primary Convention with 56.9% of the Vote

RIO RANCHO, New Mexico — Hull for New Mexico today announced an extensive and growing coalition of endorsements spanning every corner of the Land of Enchantment, further cementing Gregg Hull’s standing as the clear frontrunner in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary. Hull, who captured 56.9% of the vote at the New Mexico Republican Party’s pre-primary convention, has earned the support of sitting and former mayors, state legislators, county commissioners, a county sheriff, and civic leaders — a testament to the broad, bipartisan appeal he will carry into the general election.

Internal polling confirms what the convention results already made clear: Gregg Hull is the only Republican candidate positioned to defeat the most prominent Democratic contenders this fall. With a record of leadership, a vision for New Mexico’s future, and a coalition that spans every region of the state, Hull is ready to win the Republican nomination and take this campaign to all New Mexican voters in the fall.

“Gregg Hull is exactly the kind of leader New Mexico needs right now. I’ve seen him in action, and I know he has the backbone to stand up for our communities and the experience to get things done. The people of Clovis are proud to back a candidate who listens, leads, and never backs down. Gregg Hull will be a governor every New Mexican can be proud of.” — Mayor Mike Morris, City of Clovis

CURRENT ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayors

• Mayor Mike Morris – City of Clovis
• Mayor Robert Noblin – City of Belen
• Mayor Lynn Crawford – City of Ruidoso
• Mayor Linda Calhoun – City of Red River
• Mayor Nathan Dial – City of Estancia
• Mayor Lori Chatterlay – City of Raton
• Mayor Durward Dixon – City of Elida

City Council Members

• Jeremy Lenentine – Rio Rancho City Council
• Paul Wymer – Rio Rancho City Council
• Nicole List – Rio Rancho City Council
• Robert Tyler – Rio Rancho City Council
• Sam Ledoux – Espanola City Council
• Scott Eckstein – Bloomfield City Council

State Legislators

• State Rep. Catherine Cullen – New Mexico House District 57
• State Rep. Joshua Hernandez – New Mexico House District 60
• State Senator Craig Brandt – New Mexico Senate District 40

County Commissioners & Law Enforcement

• Jordan Juarez – Sandoval County Commissioner
• Jon Herr – Sandoval County Commissioner
• David Frazee – Torrance County Sheriff

FORMER ELECTED OFFICIALS

Former Mayors

• Kenneth Brennan – Former Mayor of Edgewood
• Javier Sanchez – Former Mayor of Española
• Scott Kominiak – Former Mayor of Corrales
• Ted Hart – Former Mayor of Moriarty
• Jim Owen – Former Mayor of Rio Rancho
• Neil Segotta – Former Mayor of Raton
• David Dean – Former Mayor of Willard
• Phillip Mortensen – Former Mayor of Elephant Butte
• Dennis J. Kintigh – Former Mayor of Roswell

Former State Legislators

• Candace Gould – Former New Mexico State Senator
• Tim Lewis – Former New Mexico State Representative
• Steve Komadina – Former New Mexico State Senator

Former County Officials & Civic Leaders

• Dave Heil – Former Sandoval County Commissioner
• Glenn Walters – Former Sandoval County Commissioner
• Justin Garcia – Former Rio Rancho Police & Communications Association President
• Jimmy DeFillippo – Former Rio Rancho Fire Chief

Mayor Hull is also endorsed by the College Republicans at New Mexico State University.

“The breadth of this coalition reflects what we’ve known from the beginning,” said Gregg Hull. “New Mexicans from every corner of this state are ready for new leadership. I am grateful for the trust these leaders have placed in our campaign, and I will spend every day earning it.”

Hull for New Mexico will continue building its coalition of supporters as the campaign moves toward the primary election and into the general election campaign. For more information, visit www.gregghull.com.