This is Standard Republican Policy. Is This What You Want?
Forget the slogans. Judged by what they voted for, what they did, and what they refused to stop, this is what Republicans in Congress stand for, on 20 issues, with the receipts.
MAGA in
Candidates
was for Donald Trump 0% of congressional
delegation is MAGA
#44
overall rank on
quality of life measures
quality of life measures
Rankings
#1 is the best, #50 is the worst
Overall Rank:
#44
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Gregg Hull is coming for New Mexico's safety net
Gregg Hull, the MAGA Republican running for governor of New Mexico, said Medicaid, SNAP food benefits and free child care "empower this type of failure," and claimed New Mexicans have been "convinced that this is a lifestyle" so they "don't have to do anything" for themselves.
Gregg Hull Listed Medicaid and Food Stamps, Then Said 'We Empower This Type of Failure.' More Than One in Five New Mexicans Get SNAP.
At two campaign stops, the Republican nominee for New Mexico governor listed Medicaid, SNAP and free child care, then said 'we empower this type of failure' and that people have been 'convinced that this is a lifestyle.' Hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans rely on them.
Vote Early in New Mexico
Early In-Person Voting
Oct. 6 – Oct. 31
Check New Mexico’s official dates →Mail Voting
Due Nov. 3
- Any voter can vote by mail.
- Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against New Mexico’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did New Mexico vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Harris won New Mexico with 51.9% of the vote to 45.9%, a margin of 6 points, with 59.7% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of New Mexico's members of Congress are Republican?
0 of 5 — 0%. In the U.S. House, New Mexico has 0 Republicans and 3 Democrats; in the Senate, 0 Republicans and 2 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from New Mexico, on Wikipedia.)
Where does New Mexico rank among the 50 states?
New Mexico ranks #44 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare New Mexico directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which New Mexico politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost New Mexico. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 8 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in New Mexico?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 6 – Oct. 31. Details on New Mexico's official election site. (Checked against New Mexico’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in New Mexico?
Any voter can vote by mail. Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then. Details on New Mexico's official election site. (Checked against New Mexico’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)