Hull was born on 1966 or 1967 in Oklahoma. He has lived in New Mexico for more than 35 years and was a small businessman in Rio Rancho before serving as mayor. He graduated from Pagosa Springs High School in Colorado.
Mayor of Rio Rancho
Hull was first elected in 2014 in a runoff election and was re-elected in both 2018 and 2022. Rio Rancho, the state's third-largest city, was the fastest-growing city in New Mexico while he was mayor. While he was mayor, Hull doubled the city's police budget and pursued pro-business economic development policies. In November 2025, he announced he would not seek a fourth term in order to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.
In April 2025, Hull became the first Republican to signal his intention to enter the race for governor. 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.
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.
He won the Republican primary held on June 2 and will face Democrat Deb Haaland in the general election.
Personal life
Hull married his first wife, Charlene, when he was 20 and she was 16 years old.
Hull and his 2nd wife Carrie have been married for more than 25 years and have five children and eight grandchildren. They live in Rio Rancho.