Skip to content

Lujan Grisham Raises Nearly $900K for Governor’s Race

Outraises rivals, prospective rivals in New Mexico

Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., reported $741,229 in cash on hand. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., reported $741,229 in cash on hand. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Democratic Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she outraised her potential rivals for her New Mexico gubernatorial bid.

Grisham raised $892,744 in a six-month period, compared to $211,569 for potential Democratic rivals state Attorney General Hector Balderas, who has not announced if he’ll run, and state Sen. Joe Cervantes, who reported loaning himself $197,000. 

Lujan Grisham and Balderas are closer on how much is in the bank. Lujan Grisham reported having $741,229 and Balderas had $682,511. Cervantes reported $245,397 cash on hand.

With incumbent Gov. Susana Martinez termed limited, Lt. Gov. John Sanchez is also considering a run. He raised $14,000 and reported $231,987 in cash on hand.

Recent Stories

Surge in veterans’ brain injuries shown in VA records

Former Rep. Tim Murphy dies at age 73

Troy Jackson on track to replace Platner as Democratic Senate nominee in Maine

Darline Graham will seek a full term for late brother’s seat in South Carolina

Trump administration puts kibosh on HIV prevention funding

NRCC adds 7 more seats to 2026 target list