NM
New Mexico
State government overview
The governor of New Mexico is Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic), in office since January 2019. In Congress, New Mexico is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 3 representatives. The New Mexico Legislature has a 42-seat Senate and a 70-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.
Governor of New Mexico
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Democratic · In office since January 2019
Official website →Source: National Governors Association
New Mexico in Congress
5 Democrats
U.S. Senate
- Ben Ray LujánD · Senator
- Martin HeinrichD · Senator
U.S. House
- Melanie StansburyD · District 1
- Gabe VasquezD · District 2
- Teresa Leger FernándezD · District 3
New Mexico Legislature
- Senate · 42 seats
- 26 Democratic, 16 Republican
- House of Representatives · 70 seats · 68 members listed
- 42 Democratic, 26 Republican
2,120,246
Population
$64,059
Median income
6.0%
Unemployment
39.4
Median age
Education
High school or higher88.0%
Bachelor's or higher31.0%
Graduate or professional13.9%
Housing
Median home value$248,100
Median rent$1,067
Homeownership rate70.0%
17.8%
Poverty rate
$36,218
Per capita income
57.8%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)