Lieutenant Governor Race Heats Up

New Mexico’s lieutenant governor race just got chaotic as Maggie Toulouse Oliver steps back from the Democratic nomination, opening the door for a fresh contender — possibly even a running mate for Gov.-elect Deb Haaland. With the role paying over $140K but carrying little clout, candidates like State Sen. Leo Jaramillo are circling, while others like Harold Pope — who lost the primary — proved they’re willing to campaign statewide. The position’s future may hinge on a constitutional rewrite, but for now, it’s a political chess match where cash and convenience might trump grit. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1ee6ca7a15bd991