Lieutenant Governor Primary Candidates
2026 Candidate Questionnaire In support of voter education and as a 501(c)(3), food banks can create, distribute, and publish a candidate questionnaire. The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico cannot support or oppose candidates for office or coordinate activities with political campaigns. This campaign season, New Mexico’s food banks created a food-security questionnaire and sent questions to candidates running for NM governor and Lt. governor. We’re grateful to candidates who took time to participate. All responses have been unedited and we are sharing them so you can read directly from the candidates on positions related to a healthy, hunger-free New Mexico.
Question 1: The work of New Mexico’s food banks is currently supported partially by GRO funds through the action of the legislature. Given all the demands on state resources, how, if you choose to do so, will you commit to supporting state funding for New Mexico’s food banks in the 2027 state legislative budget? Aubrey Dunn: No response submitted.
David Gallegos: No response submitted.
Manuel “Manny” Lardizabal: As Lieutenant Governor, I commit to prioritizing state funding for New Mexico's food banks in the 2027 budget, advocating for dedicated line items beyond GRO funds. Guided by Christ's call to feed the hungry (Matthew 25:35), I'll work with legislators to ensure sustainable support amid competing needs, fostering partnerships with churches and nonprofits for maximum impact.
J.C. Lopez: No response submitted.