James Ellison, a former commissioner of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission with decades of experience in the power and energy sectors, launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in January 2026. His campaign focuses on energy policy and economic concerns, warning that electricity rates could double under current state policies.
James Ellison has decades of experience in the power and energy sectors. He served as a commissioner of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission from 2023-2024. His campaign focuses on energy policy and warns about the economic costs of current state energy transition policies.