Sam Bregman

Sam Bregman has not been subject to any criminal indictments, charges, convictions, or formal ethics violations during his career. Reports regarding his professional and political activities include the following controversies: In 2025, opponents alleged that portions of Bregman’s 189-page gubernatorial policy platform were plagiarized from government reports and legislation. Bregman’s campaign denied these claims, characterizing them as petty and manufactured political attacks. In 2026, Bregman criticized his primary opponent, Deb Haaland, after her campaign published a link to his property tax records on its website. Bregman stated this action endangered his family’s privacy; the Haaland campaign subsequently removed the link. Additionally, Bregman has faced criticism for his work as a private attorney, where he represented clients such as former State Treasurer Robert Vigil, who was convicted of attempted extortion, and police officers charged in high-profile use-of-force cases. Critics have also occasionally described him as a media hound or prone to grandstanding.