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Las Cruces Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 8, 2026
Current holder:Gabriel Vasquez(Democratic)

The Las Cruces Mayoral Election of 2026 will determine the mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the state's second-largest city. The election is nonpartisan and will be held on November 3, 2026, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027.

About This Race

The Las Cruces Mayoral Election of 2026 will determine the mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the state's second-largest city. The election is nonpartisan and will be held on November 3, 2026, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 8, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Las Cruces mayoral election, New Mexico residents must be registered by October 8, 2026. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, or during the early voting period from October 19 to November 1, 2026, at designated vote centers. Photo ID is not required to vote in New Mexico municipal elections, but first-time voters who registered by mail may need to show identification.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Gabriel Vasquez

Mayor of Las Cruces

Biography

Gabriel Vasquez is the current mayor of Las Cruces, first elected in 2021 and seeking re-election in 2026. A former state representative and small business owner, he is running on a platform of economic development, public safety improvements, and expanding affordable housing initiatives.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Yolanda Lucero

Mayor of Las Cruces

Biography

Yolanda Lucero is a retired Las Cruces Public Schools administrator and community activist challenging Mayor Vasquez in the 2026 election. She is campaigning on reducing crime, increasing fiscal transparency in city government, and improving infrastructure in underserved neighborhoods.

Campaign Website

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