New Mexico gubernatorial race: Haaland leads Hull in latest poll

A new KOB 4 poll conducted by SurveyUSA indicates that Democratic nominee Deb Haaland leads Republican Gregg Hull 47% to 41% in the New Mexico gubernatorial race, with 12% of likely voters remaining undecided.

While Haaland holds leads among women and voters aged 18 to 49, Hull leads among men by 8 points. The poll also revealed that inflation is the primary concern for voters, cited by one-third of respondents as the most influential factor in their decision. Other significant concerns include immigration and border security (15%) and crime.

In terms of favorability, Hull holds a 29% favorable rating, while Haaland holds 31%, though she also faces a higher unfavorable rating of 35%. The League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico has released a nonpartisan voting guide to assist residents, particularly in rural areas, in understanding candidates and constitutional amendments ahead of the upcoming election.