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Posted on 06/26/2026 6:07:13 PM PDT by CedarDave
Deb Haaland is backing fellow far-leftist, Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, for lieutenant governor, ending days of jockeying among New Mexico Democrats after Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver abruptly suspended her campaign just weeks after winning the Democratic primary.
The endorsement is a major boost for Garcia Richard, who had previously launched her own lieutenant governor campaign before withdrawing from the race earlier this year. Now, after Toulouse Oliver’s exit, Garcia Richard is back in the hunt — this time with Haaland’s blessing.
In a statement dated June 26, Haaland told Democrat State Central Committee members that she had decided to endorse Garcia Richard following what she described as a thorough process.
“I thank each person who put their name forward and who participated in this endorsement process of the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor,” Haaland wrote. ...
Haaland then made her pick clear.
“I am proud to endorse Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard,” Haaland wrote. “I’ve made the decision based on a thorough process and who I believe will be the best running mate and leader to lower costs, increase access to healthcare, build safe communities, and improve our schools.”
Haaland added that Garcia Richard “brings the energy, compassion, leadership, and proven ability to bring people together” that she believes will strengthen the Democrat campaign.
“I respect the role the SCC plays in this selection and I hope I can count on the support of Committee members for Stephanie,” Haaland wrote.
The statement also made clear that Haaland plans to frame the general election around President Donald Trump.
“The stakes of this race couldn’t be higher because of who is in the White House,” Haaland wrote. “New Mexico needs leadership that can deliver, but we can’t deliver on our promises unless we win in November.”
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My neighbor, a former Sandia worker and likely Dem, literally spit when Haaland's name was mentioned. There are many Dems who realize how bad she would be. Garcia-Richard is no better. Let's hope there are enough Dems and independents that will turn out for Hull.
And that's another problem, Pubs just don't vote, likely because the odds are so stacked against them. In this instance and with Greg Cunningham running for Congress in NM-2, we may actually have a chance to make a difference this year.
NM has been under a female governor for 16 years. its time for a change. Garcia richards is another BAN OIL liberal kook. NM, wait until the people you elect shut down the oil industry which provides half the revenue for the state budget. you are going to have to cover that half when they are gone. you cant get a democrat to understand that. anything more than orange man bad they cannot comprehend.
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Common sense in 6 sentences but those NM dems are notoriously lacking in that basic human survival skill.
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