Adair wins GOP nod for lieutenant governor bid in New Mexico
Rod Adair, Roswell state senator and demographer, secured the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor after an upset convention victory. He pitches himself as ombudsman for citizens’ complaints, urges tax reform and school choice, and cites his knowledge of New Mexico’s 33 counties and Hispanic outreach. He criticizes teachers unions over focus on rights over the three Rs and vows closer governor relations and regional outreach.
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Write-in Candidates Add Names to Races
The list of those running for offices increased by five after Tuesday's write-in deadline. Benjamin E. Nalley of Albuquerque joined the Democratic governor race with Bill Richardson Ray Powell and Gary King. Don Durham of Farmington filed as a write-in Democrat to challenge Sen Pete Domenici. Orlin G. Cole of Albuquerque filed to oppose Domenici in the Republican primary. William Scott English of Alamogordo filed as a write-in for the 2nd Congressional District bringing Republican candidates to eight. Edward F Tsyitee a Zuni from Las Vegas is the lone write-in in the 3rd District against Rep Tom Udall.
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