Forward New Mexico

The two-party system is broken. It’s time for a change to something that works for you.

We are trapped in a cycle of division where the two major parties care more about winning the next election than solving problems for working New Mexicans.

But don’t give up hope. The only way to truly fix our democracy is to build something new from the ground up.

✨ Welcome to a new kind of political movement. ✨ Forward is the party of independent thinkers and coalition builders. We aren’t here to play partisan games—we are here to problem-solve, unite, and reform our democracy so it actually works for everyone.

But to make this vision a reality, we need to get Forward candidates on the ballot. You can find out more about our candidates on our website, and more candidates are joining every week--with new announcements soon.

📝 How You Can Help Right Now:
Our candidates are working around the clock to secure the 15,000 signatures they need to run for statewide office, and they can’t do it without you.
• The Goal: 15,000 valid signatures in two races with no competition without our candidates.
• The Deadline: June 22nd.
• The Mission: Give voters a real, independent choice on the general election ballot.

Don’t you want to elect candidates NOT tied to partisan talking points? If you are tired of the yelling and ready for action, gathering signatures is the first step. Our team will be petitioning at public events this weekend and next week, especially Primary Election Day, June 2nd, at polling locations near you. We need your help!

Let’s build a bridge to a better future, together. And remember, independent (declined to state) voters can vote for the first time in this primary. Let’s show everyone non-partisan voters can control election outcomes by showing up at the polls!

Forward Party arrives at a difficult moment for its core ideas At a moment when democracy reform is becoming harder to separate from partisan warfare, New Mexico’s newest political party is organizing itself around open primaries, redistricting reform, legislative modernization and voting access. This is New Mexico In Depth’s elections 2026 newsletter produ...

The NM Forward Party has officially obtained minor party status for the 2026 general election cycle!

And as the state's newest political party, we're announcing a preliminary slate of five candidates for this November.

Read Dan Boyd's report in the Albuquerque Journal here:
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/forward-party-of-new-mexico-obtains-minor-party-status-for-2026-general-election-cycle/3045204

Clara Bates with the Santa Fe New Mexican reports on the New Mexico Forward Party being officially approved by the Secretary of State as a minor party!

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/new-mexico-forward-party-officially-approved-as-minor-party/article_12f8c916-25b1-4c33-8fd4-d875ef17ade2.html

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Joshua Bowling with Source NM reports on the NM Forward Party achieving official minor party status and announcing the first 5 Forward Party candidates who will appearing on the November 2026 ballot!

https://sourcenm.com/briefs/nm-forward-party-achieves-minor-party-status-will-appear-on-november-ballot/

The newest political party in New Mexico is hosting an online town hall meeting to connect with voters and talk about the candidates we're running up and down the ballot in 2026.

If you're an Independent voter, or an independent-thinking one, we want to meet you, hear your point of view, and talk to you about running for office!

May 7, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Google Meets

RSVP HERE:

Virtual Town Hall & Registration Drive The newest political party in New Mexico is hosting an online town hall meeting to connect with voters and talk about the candidates we're running up and down the ballot in 2026.

NM Forward Chair Bob Perls says county clerks are committing "malpractice" or "malfeasance" for failing to update websites and it’s another example of why county clerks should be elected on a nonpartisan basis. "What’s more important than letting 25% of voters know that they can vote? If you haven’t planned that months ahead of time, then it’s negligent.”

https://sourcenm.com/2026/05/01/most-nm-county-clerk-websites-dont-mention-semi-open-primaries-days-before-voting-starts/

We’re hosting a Town Hall in Los Alamos this Saturday, May 2 at Fuller Lodge from 3-5pm.

Chair, Bob Perls, will meet with the public to discuss how the Forward Party achieved ballot access, and why we are running candidates up and down the ballot in the November general election.

Join us to learn more!

RSVP here to let us know you'll be there: https://www.nmforwardparty.org/los_alamos_town_hall

Join us and bring like-minded friends to our monthly gatherings where we discuss issues, build community, and plan for the future.

Tomorrow is a fun meetup at Dripline Brewery during their weekly trivia contest night! Drop in whenever you like between 5:15 and 7:30 pm. Trivia hour starts at 6pm and we’ll have a NM Forward Party team playing along!

Trivia isn’t your thing? Dripline also has an outdoor patio space with food and drinks where we'll be mingling, celebrating Andrew Yang's recent big announcement in NM, and discussing candidate recruitment for the 2026 elections.

Be sure to let us know you'll be joining by RSVP'ing TODAY!

NM Forward Party Monthly Meetup Join us and bring like-minded friends to our monthly gatherings where we discuss issues, build community, and plan for the future.

🍻 What an amazing evening at Juno Brewery! 🍻

Last Friday, we had the incredible opportunity to meet Andrew Yang in person for an intimate Q&A session right here in downtown ABQ! The energy in the room was electric as Andrew shared his vision for how the Forward Party is going to make a real difference in New Mexico and across the nation.

Thank you to everyone who came out to connect, mingle, and learn about our mission to grow ballot access and expand voter choice statewide. It was inspiring to see so many reform-minded New Mexicans ready to get involved and build something better together!

From thoughtful questions to passionate conversations, this event perfectly captured what Forward is all about - bringing people together to find real solutions beyond the broken two-party system.

Special thanks to Juno Brewery for hosting us in their fantastic space! 🙌

The movement is growing, New Mexico. Who's ready to keep pushing Forward?

Join & invite friends to our monthly social - Meet us at Dripline Brewery next Wednesday (4/22) from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.

RSVP here: https://www.nmforwardparty.org/monthly_meetup

🎉 HISTORY MADE! Friday, we officially launched the Forward Party in New Mexico with co-founder Andrew Yang on the steps of our State Capitol!

The energy was incredible as voters, leaders, and candidates came together to say "enough" to the failed two-party system and "yes" to a new path forward. We're building a political home for independent-minded candidates and unrepresented voters who believe in putting people before partisanship.

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang launches NM Forward Party • Source New Mexico Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang stood outside the Roundhouse Friday to launch the New Mexico Forward Party.