Republican governor candidate Doug Turner concedes in New Mexico primary election

Doug Turner, a Republican candidate for New Mexico governor, officially conceded the primary election to Gregg Hull in a Facebook post, offering his full support for the general election. Turner, an Albuquerque businessman and former Taos Ski Valley Village Councilor, campaigned on priorities including fixing New Mexico’s education system, improving conditions for small businesses, and restructuring state taxes by lowering income and gross receipts taxes. Turner spent hours visiting polling locations during the election, reflecting his commitment to the race. He previously worked on Republican Governor Gary Johnson’s campaign and served as board chair for the New Mexico Charter School Advocacy group. Despite losing the primary, Turner expressed optimism about voter turnout, noting continued engagement with supporters who took his campaign yard signs. This is the second time Turner has sought the governor’s office, having previously lost in the 2010 election to Governor Susana Martinez. His campaign highlighted concerns over education and economic policies, positioning him as a candidate focused on addressing state-level challenges. Turner’s concession marks the end of his latest bid for political office but leaves the Republican nomination for governor in the hands of Gregg Hull, who will now face the general election. The outcome of the primary sets the stage for a potential shift in New Mexico’s political landscape, with education and tax reform as central issues in the upcoming race.