Post by Logan on Dec 15, 2016 8:53:47 GMT -6
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she is running for governor of New Mexico in 2018.
The Democrat from Albuquerque on Tuesday became the first contender to enter the race. Second-term GOP Gov. Susana Martinez cannot run again in 2018 because of term limits.
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced last week that will not run for governor after consulting with his family, colleagues and constituents.
In an email message, Lujan Grisham listed a long list of social and economic problems afflicting New Mexico and emphasized her political qualifications as a four-term congresswoman and former head of New Mexico’s Department of Health
Read more: rdrnews.com/wordpress/blog/2016/12/13/new-mexico-congresswoman-announces-bid-for-governor/
The Democrat from Albuquerque on Tuesday became the first contender to enter the race. Second-term GOP Gov. Susana Martinez cannot run again in 2018 because of term limits.
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced last week that will not run for governor after consulting with his family, colleagues and constituents.
In an email message, Lujan Grisham listed a long list of social and economic problems afflicting New Mexico and emphasized her political qualifications as a four-term congresswoman and former head of New Mexico’s Department of Health
Read more: rdrnews.com/wordpress/blog/2016/12/13/new-mexico-congresswoman-announces-bid-for-governor/