Michelle Lujan Grisham
In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30
Selection: elected
Public office
Governor of New Mexico
Michelle Lujan Grisham holds this office now.
The statewide elected executive office of New Mexico.
- Selection:
- elected
- Term structure:
- 4 years
- Jurisdiction:
- New Mexico
Current holder
Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.
About this office
- Main duties
- The governor holds the state's supreme executive power, serves as commander in chief, must faithfully execute the laws, and may approve or veto legislation and appropriation items.
- Term length
- 4 years
- Term limit
- Two consecutive terms
- How the office is filled
- Elected statewide
- If the office is vacant
- The lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor.
Officeholder history
Term dates and every limitation attached to them.
Michelle Lujan Grisham
In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established
The official sources confirm Michelle Lujan Grisham was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.
Elections and activity
Connected records
Connections
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Connections as a plain list (3)
- Michelle Lujan GrishamCurrently holdsGovernor of New Mexico
Official recordWhy: USAGov: New Mexico (opens in a new tab) (U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov), Official federal directory of state governments)
- Governor of New MexicoServesNew Mexico
Official recordWhy: USAGov: New Mexico (opens in a new tab) (U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov), Official federal directory of state governments)
- Governor of New MexicoElects officeGovernor of New Mexico
Official recordWhy: 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List (opens in a new tab) (New Mexico Secretary of State, Official state candidate listing)
Sources
ShowHide2 official sources, last checked Oct 29, 2026.
2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List
New Mexico Secretary of State
Supports: New Mexico 2026 general election U.S. Senate and Governor candidates, official candidate names, party labels
Recently reviewedReviewed Oct 29, 2026
Open official source(opens in a new tab)USAGov: New Mexico
U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov)
Supports: Michelle Lujan Grisham as Governor of New Mexico
Recently reviewedReviewed Oct 29, 2026
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