Gregg Hull

Moderate

Republican

N/A

New Mexico

Current Position: Mayor of Rio Rancho

Running For: Governor

Policy Positions

For creating a dedicated Infrastructure Execution Office to streamline project delivery and reduce bureaucratic delays
For investing in brackish water treatment technology to create new water sources
For upgrading water infrastructure to reduce leaks and improve efficiency
For tax credits for gun safe purchases to encourage responsible storage
For requiring actuarially sound funding plans for public pension systems and tying cost of living adjustments to inflation measures
For economic partnerships with Tribal governments including broadband expansion on Tribal lands and energy development collaboration

For full occupational license reciprocity for professionals licensed in good standing in other states
For eliminating occupational licensing requirements that do not meaningfully protect health or safety, especially for entry-level jobs
For modernizing procurement systems to speed up vendor payments and encourage competition
For regulatory reform including full license reciprocity for professionals, firm licensing timelines, and removing unnecessary licensing requirements
For using tax credits and matching incentives to encourage private investment in small businesses while working within constitutional constraints
For streamlining licensing and certification so military training counts toward occupational licenses for veterans
For AI regulation focused on consumer data protection and transparency in government use while avoiding broad mandates that discourage private innovation
For stronger consumer data protection frameworks for state agencies and contractors handling personal information

For reforming New Mexico's medical malpractice laws to reduce costs while preserving accountability
For expanding interstate medical compacts and streamlining licensing processes for healthcare professionals
For strengthening behavioral health services to assist with mental health and addiction calls, allowing police to focus on crime prevention

For tying a portion of education funding to measurable improvements in literacy, math skills, and graduation rates
Against lowering educational standards; supports raising the educational bar for New Mexico children
For responsibly expanding school choice and high-quality charter schools when traditional schools consistently fail
For expanding career and technical education programs focused on AI-resistant trades like electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and welders

Against rushing implementation of the Energy Transition Act without regard for cost and reliability
For independent reviews of grid reliability and transmission capacity before meeting energy transition targets
For updating power grid infrastructure including transmission lines, substations, and storage capacity
For a balanced energy approach that maintains reliability and affordability while respecting all energy sources
For maintaining oil and gas production levels for state revenue while supporting cleaner production technologies and streamlining regulations on produced water handling
For incorporating small modular nuclear reactors and advanced nuclear technologies into New Mexico's Energy Transition Act
For expanding mechanical thinning, targeted tree removal, and prescribed burns to reduce wildfire fuel loads
For stronger investment in post-fire erosion control, slope stabilization, and flood prevention projects

For transparent negotiations to resolve Tribal water rights issues
For stronger coordination between veterans services and state health agencies to improve mental health care access for veterans
For strengthening partnerships to provide transitional housing and rental support for veterans
For mandatory consultation standards with Tribal governments across major state agencies and early engagement on matters affecting Tribal lands and resources
For resolving long-standing obligations to Tribes including water rights, infrastructure commitments, and federal agreements

For requiring public dashboards to track major infrastructure projects in real-time
For voter ID requirements and election integrity measures including photo identification requirements, paper ballots, post-election audits, and uniform enforcement statewide
For local control of elections; opposes state overreach that strips away voter-approved local election safeguards

For making police officer pay competitive with neighboring states and expanding grant programs for hiring new officers
For reforming the Children, Youth and Families Department with accountability measures and realistic caseload limits
For creating an independent safe placement review board for high-risk child welfare cases
For strengthening reunification decisions with structured risk reviews that consider safety factors like drug use and domestic violence
For Second Amendment rights and opposing policies that burden law-abiding gun owners
For enforcing existing gun laws against prohibited possessors and repeat offenders rather than creating new restrictions
For requiring strong court oversight and clear legal standards in red flag law proceedings