Lt. Gov. Howie Morales Announces He Will Not Run for Governor

Morales won’t run for gov, eyes WNMU job - Silvercity Daily Press

By The Daily Press Staff New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales won’t be running for governor next year, he told the Daily Press on Sunday afternoon, but he is interested in another job opening — the president of Western New Mexico University. “I think that’s definitely an option,” Morales told the Daily Press. “It’s in the early stages, you know — they haven’t opened up the position yet. They’ve still yet to hire an interim [president], but that’s a…

Morales to forgo campaign for governor

Following months of exploring his options, Lt. Gov. Howie Morales has opted not to seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026.

Democrat Howie Morales will not run for governor of New Mexico

The two-term lieutenant governor said he wants to spend time with his teenage children and devote attention to his community.

Lt. Gov. Howie Morales announces he will not run for governor

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With only one year left in his term, Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales has announced his next steps following his time in office. He made a formal announcement on Sunday, stating that he will not be seeking a bid for the governorship next year after serving alongside Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for seven years. "After careful consideration and extensive communication with my family and supporters across the state, I have …

Howie Morales to forego run for governor, but says he's not done with politics

SANTA FE — After more than 20 years in elected office, Howie Morales is planning to take a break from the political arena.

Howie Morales will not run for Governor in 2026

Morales says he wants to take a "political pause" once his current term as Lt. Governor ends for family reasons.