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flag A New Mexico judge dismissed a challenge to Duke Rodriguez’s gubernatorial candidacy, citing a missed deadline, allowing him to remain on the June primary ballot.

flag A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez’s eligibility, allowing him to stay on the June primary ballot. flag The ruling, by Judge Matthew Wilson, found that rival James Ellison failed to meet a 10-day deadline for filing an expedited hearing, making the challenge legally insufficient. flag Ellison, a former Public Regulation Commission member, argued Rodriguez lacks the required five years of continuous New Mexico residency, citing his Arizona voting history from 2002 to 2024 and registration in Scottsdale. flag Rodriguez, who re-registered to vote in New Mexico in January 2025, maintains he meets residency requirements and that voters should decide the issue. flag The state’s Secretary of State confirmed Rodriguez submitted proper documentation. flag A separate lawsuit by Ellison remains pending.

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