Meet Doug
Doug Turner is a lifelong Republican who believes New Mexico is being held back by big government, one-party control, and leaders who have lost sight of who government is meant to serve. He is running for Governor to put New Mexico families first, restore accountability, and prove that conservative leadership delivers real results.
Raised in Old Town Albuquerque, Doug attended Albuquerque public schools, including Jefferson Middle School and Albuquerque High School. Growing up in a close-knit community instilled the values that guide him today: personal responsibility, commitment to family, and the belief that government should be limited, accountable, and focused on serving people, not controlling their lives.
Doug completed high school at the United World College USA near Las Vegas, NM. He earned a bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington, DC, and a master’s degree from the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium. After gaining national and international experience, he chose to bring that experience home because he believes New Mexico deserves leaders willing to fight for it.
Doug helped advance Gary Johnson’s 1994 long-shot campaign for governor, promoting fiscal discipline, limited government, and practical solutions. As manager and lead strategist for Johnson’s successful 1998 reelection campaign, he helped demonstrate that New Mexicans, regardless of party, want disciplined, results-driven leadership.
Doug is not a career politician or corporate executive. He is a builder and small business owner. As founder of Agenda Global, he built a successful New Mexico–based public affairs and strategic communications firm serving clients at every level. He understands what it means to make payroll, navigate regulations, and compete in a tough economy. He knows growth comes from the private sector, not from the government picking winners and losers.
Doug believes strong families are the foundation of a strong state. He believes parents should have a voice in their children’s education and that schools should listen. For nearly fifteen years as Board Chairman of Public Charter Schools of New Mexico, he fought for parental choice, higher standards, and accountability because success should be measured by student outcomes.
Accountability and the rule of law define Doug’s record. He served eight years as Chairman of the New Mexico Judicial Standards Commission, working to uphold integrity in the courts and strengthen public trust. He strongly supports law enforcement, defends the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and believes safe communities are essential to opportunity and economic growth.
Above all, Doug is a father of three. He and his late wife, Mala, chose to raise their children in New Mexico. Like so many families, he believes our state should be a place where the next generation can dream big, work hard, and build meaningful lives without having to leave home to find opportunity.
Doug Turner believes New Mexico stands at a turning point. With the right leadership, the state can move beyond stagnation toward a future defined by opportunity, innovation, and renewed confidence. He is committed to building a New Mexico that rewards hard work, values freedom and responsibility, and gives every family reason to believe that our best days are ahead.
