Greggory D. Hull is an American politician and businessman who served as mayor of Rio Rancho, New Mexico from 2014 to 2026.[1][2][3] He is the longest-serving mayor in Rio Rancho history.[4] He is running for Governor of New Mexico in the 2026 election as a Republican.[1][5]
Gregg Hull | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Rio Rancho | |
| In office 2014–2026 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Swisstack |
| Succeeded by | Paul Wymer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 59–60) Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
Early life and career
editMayorship
editHull was first elected in 2014 in a runoff election and was re-elected in both 2018 and 2022.[4][8] Rio Rancho, the state's third-largest city, was the fastest-growing city in New Mexico while he was mayor.[1][4] While he was mayor, Hull doubled the city's police budget and pursued pro-business economic development policies.[5] In November 2025, he announced he would not seek a fourth term in order to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.[3] In 2026, Paul Wymer was elected to the Mayorship of Rio Rancho, Succeeding Gregg Hull. He was sworn in on April 30, 2026, and his official term began on May 1, 2026.[9]
2026 gubernatorial campaign
editIn April 2025, Hull became the first Republican to signal his intention to enter the race for governor.[1][2] After a statewide listening tour over the following months, he officially launched his campaign in October 2025, running on a platform focusing on public safety and economic growth.[5][10]
In March 2026, the GOP pre-primary in Ruidoso gave Hull the clear majority, with many observers declaring him the 'favorite' for the Republican nomination.[11][12]
Personal life
editHull and his wife Carrie have been married for more than 25 years and have five children and eight grandchildren. They live in Rio Rancho.[8]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 Chacon, Daniel (April 16, 2025). "Rio Rancho mayor becomes first Republican to enter gubernatorial race". The Santa Fe New Mexican.
- 1 2 "Rio Rancho mayor announces bid for New Mexico governor". KOB. April 15, 2025.
- 1 2 "Hull will not seek re-election as Rio Rancho mayor". Rio Rancho Observer. November 19, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 Hendricks, Kevin (April 20, 2024). "Hull celebrates a decade of leading Rio Rancho". Rio Rancho Observer.
- 1 2 3 "Rio Rancho mayor officially enters 2026 governor's race". New Mexico Political Report. October 15, 2025.
- ↑ https://www.abqjournal.com/news/rio-ranchos-longest-serving-mayor-eyes-governors-office/3038764
- 1 2 Boyd, Dan (May 11, 2026). "Rio Rancho's longest-serving mayor eyes governor's office". Albuquerque Journal – via Yahoo News.
- 1 2 3 "Mayor Hull Biography". City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Archived from the original on August 21, 2019. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ Opsahl, Kevin (April 14, 2026). "Wymer to become next RR mayor; Piland concedes". rrobserver. Rio Rancho, New Mexico: Rio Rancho Observer.
- ↑ Lee, Morgan (October 17, 2025). "First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office". AP News. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ D’Ammassa, Algernon (March 8, 2026). "New Mexico GOP delegates weigh in on 2026 primary candidates". abqjournal. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ Davis, Pat (March 9, 2026). "State Republicans pick Hull, Turner to lead '26 ticket". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved March 29, 2026.