NM-LG: Toulouse Oliver (D) steps back from Lt. Governor race, citing health and family

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is stepping back from her campaign for Lieutenant Governor, citing recent changes to her health.

Toulouse Oliver announced the decision Thursday morning in a statement posted to social media, saying she’ll take the step “in the coming days.” She said the choice came after reflecting on her commitments to her family and to New Mexicans, calling it “an incredibly difficult decision, but a necessary one.”........

Democratic Party of New Mexico Communications Director Daniel Garcia gave New Mexico Political Report the following statement:

“Per state statute, an election to nominate a Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor will take place through the State Central Committee as dictated by DPNM Rules. As we speak, the timeline for that process is being finalized and we will share more details as soon as they are available. New Mexicans should know that this is a secure, well-established process that has been used successfully for many years, including to fill the CD-1 vacancy in 2021 and nominees for HD-53 and SD-28 in 2024.”




https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2026/06/18/toulouse-oliver-steps-back-from-lt-governor-race-citing-health-and-family/