Lieutenant Governor
There are crowded primaries for both Democrats and Republicans come June 1, 2010 in the Lieutenant Governor race:
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JR Damron dropped out
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Colón wins Democratic lieutenant governor race
post on June 2, 2010
Written by Bryant FurlowFormer state Democratic party chairman Brian Colón will be Diane Denish’s running mate. Colón won the primary with a 4.2-point lead over Lawrence Rael; he also led Jose Campos of Santa Rosa, Gerry Ortiz y Pino of Albuquerque and Linda Lopez of Albuquerque. As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s office said [...]
Campaign Ad-Watch: Colón focuses on education
post on May 10, 2010
Written by Matthew ReichbachDemocratic Lt. Gov. candidate Brian Colón launched his second TV ad today. According to a press release by his campaign, the ad will be airing on network and cable TV statewide. The ad focuses on education and Colón says, “As our children grow up, I want to make sure they’re learning everything they’re supposed to learn.” The [...]
Replacebook 2010: Candidates for Lt. Gov. share their views
post on April 28, 2010
Written by Alexa Schirtzinger
In addition to the quick bios published in this week’s “Replacebook,” SFR spoke with each candidate for Lieutenant Governor at length. We’ve tried to keep the transcripts short and snappy enough that you’ll make it through all eight…
José Campos (D), 48, restaurateur
SFR: What are two things Diane Denish did as Lt. Gov. that you’d [...]
Related External News Articles
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Governor Orders Flags Lowered for Former State Rep. David Salman
Source ABQnews Seeker Front Page written by Jessica Dyer
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Flags will be flown at half-staff from Thursday through Friday sundown in honor of Salman, who died Feb. 28
Gov. Bill Richardson has ordered flags lowered in New Mexico from Thursday through sundown Friday in honor of former state Rep. David Salman, who died on Feb. 28 at age 74.
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Joe the Plumber making NM campaign swing
Source New Mexico Independent written by Matthew Reichbach
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, aka Joe the Plumber, is making several appearances in New Mexico this week, supporting state Sen. Kent Cravens’ bid for lieutenant governor and a local tea party group.
Though then-presidential candidate John McCain made numerous references to “Joe the Plumber” while on the campaign trail, Wurzelbacher was in the national news recently for attacking the… » -
GOP Pre-Primary Convention: Martinez, Moore win big
Source SFReeper.com written by Alexa
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Delegates at today’s Republican pre-primary convention were decisive: With 46.65% and 41.2% respectively, Susana Martinez and Brian Moore are poised to headline the GOP’s gubernatorial ticket for 2010.
Martinez, who’s running for governor, beat out four other candidates (the closest was former GOP chairman Allen Weh with 26.3%; Pete Domenici Jr got a measly 4.6%). Moore’s… »