The Line: The 2018 Race For Governor

May 19, 2017 – Politicos in New Mexico are already talking about the 2018 governor’s race. Current Governor Susana Martinez is term-limited.  Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) announced she will run next year. Other announced democratic candidates include Jeff Apodaca and Peter DeBenedittis. Attorney General Hector Balderas announced this week that he will seek re-election next year and will not run for governor. Representative Steve Pearce (R) indicated to local media recently that he is considering a run for governor.  Host Gene Grant and this week’s Line opinion panelists discuss the latest news and how current issues in New Mexico might influence the 2018 election.

Line Panelists
Janice Arnold-Jones, former state representative
Dede Feldman, former state senator
Tom Garrity, the Garrity Group PR
Laura Sanchez-Rivét, attorney at Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP