Larry
Marker

1. Economy & jobs Supports deregulation, spending cuts, and energy expansion for growth +

2. Housing Supports more affordable housing for New Mexico families +

3. Immigration Supports secure borders, enforcement, and streamlined legal immigration +

4. Abortion & reproductive rights Anti-abortion; filed (unsuccessful) lawsuit to halt abortions in NM +

5. Education Supports parental rights, energy-funded schools, and curriculum reform +

6. Climate & energy Supports all-of-the-above energy including oil, gas, hydrogen, nuclear +

7. Crime & public safety Prioritizes border security, stopping fentanyl, backing law enforcement +

8. Taxes & budget Supports cutting taxes and reducing federal spending +

9. Guns Opposes restrictions on firearm carry rights +

10. Democracy & elections Supports voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements +

11. Foreign policy & defense Supports decisive action against Iran's nuclear program +

1. Oct 8
   endorsement

   Marker says he seeks voters' endorsement, not a politician's: 'The endorsement I need is the endorsement of the voters'

   In an October 8 KRQE interview, Marker stated he was not seeking endorsements from other politicians, saying the only endorsement he needed was from the voters of New Mexico. No major political endorsement was identified in sources reviewed.

   ↳ Republican Larry Marker looks to unseat Ben Ray Luján in U.S. Senate race · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 8
   controversy

   Albuquerque Journal reports Marker's 'Chisum Territory' involvement and his criticism of Trump's 'New America' renaming suggestion

   The Albuquerque Journal reported Marker's leadership role in the movement to split off up to 12 New Mexico counties into 'Chisum Territory,' which he calls 'reversion' rather than secession. The Journal also reported his objection to President Trump's suggestion of renaming New Mexico 'New America,' with Marker saying, 'He needs to shut the hell up about the New America thing.'

   ↳ US Sen. Ben Ray Luján faces long-shot challenge from ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 8
   news

   KRQE and KOB report Marker's platform: spending cuts, energy expansion, immigration reform

   KRQE reported Marker's support for reducing regulation and federal spending, expanding oil and gas activity, and siting data-center parks away from prime farmland. KOB reported his argument that controlling federal spending and the deficit could help ease inflation, and his support for a secure southern border with a streamlined legal immigration system.

   ↳ Republican Larry Marker looks to unseat Ben Ray Luján in U.S. Senate race · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 8
   debate

   Marker accuses Luján of refusing to debate him in media interviews

   In an October 8 interview covered by the Albuquerque Journal, Marker accused Luján of refusing to debate him, echoing the RPNM's earlier call for a formal debate.

   ↳ US Sen. Ben Ray Luján faces long-shot challenge from ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 6
   poll

   Poll: Luján leads Marker 54%–36% in New Mexico Senate race, per Political Wire

   Political Wire reported the KOB-TV/SurveyUSA poll results showing Luján ahead of Marker by 18 points among 576 likely voters, with 10% undecided.

   ↳ Luján Leads Marker in New Mexico Senate Race - Political Wire · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 5
   news

   KVIA voter guide publishes Marker's policy priorities: public safety, cost of living, border security

   Marker listed public safety, cost of living, and federal accountability as top priorities. He called for border security, action against fentanyl, lower energy and grocery costs, and more housing. He said data centers should pay for the power and water they use, and any tax incentives should be public and tied to local jobs.

   ↳ Larry Marker, candidate for New Mexico Senator · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Oct 2
   news

   Marker outlines policy positions in Albuquerque Journal candidate questionnaire

   Marker backed voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements, strategically used tariffs, and a ban on members of Congress trading individual stocks. He said he generally opposed selling public lands, with a narrow local exception allowed with community input.

   ↳ U.S. Senate: Larry Marker (R) · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 25
   poll

   KOB/SurveyUSA poll fieldwork begins, showing Luján at 54% and Marker at 36%

   A KOB-TV/SurveyUSA poll of 576 likely voters was fielded approximately September 25–30 and publicized around October 6. Results showed Luján at 54%, Marker at 36%, with 10% undecided.

   ↳ 2026 New Mexico U.S. Senate Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Sep 25
   controversy

   EIN Presswire reports Marker leading a far-right movement to split New Mexico into 'Chisum Territory'

   Marker was reported to be at the forefront of a movement seeking to have as many as 12 New Mexico counties withdraw from the state to form an incorporated 'Chisum Territory.' Marker rejected the description of it as secession, calling it 'reversion.'

   ↳ GOP Senate Candidate Larry Marker Leads a Far-Right Movement ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Sep 23
    debate

    Republican Party of New Mexico calls for a formal U.S. Senate debate between Marker and Luján

    The RPNM publicly called for a formal debate between Marker and Democratic incumbent Ben Ray Luján, claiming Luján was avoiding a debate. No independently confirmed debate agreement or scheduled date was found by October 11.

    ↳ RPNM calls for formal U.S. Senate Debate - Republican Party of New Mexico · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Jun 1
    filing

    Marker qualifies for general-election ballot via write-in campaign, receiving 31,000+ votes

    After missing the regular filing deadline, Larry Marker entered the Senate race as a write-in candidate. He received more than 31,000 write-in votes in the primary, far exceeding the roughly 2,000-vote threshold needed to qualify for the general-election ballot.

    ↳ Republican Larry Marker looks to unseat Ben Ray Luján in U.S. Senate race · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Stand for Health Freedom organization
  The organization's endorsement page is headed 'ENDORSEMENT' and lists Larry Marker. No date, rationale, or further endorsement wording is provided. standforhealthfreedom.com

Raised

$92K

Spent

$81K

Cash on hand

$1,942

As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6NM01186(opens in a new tab)