KOB Web Staff Created: March 17, 2021 03:14 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver announced a special election for the state s 1st Congressional District will take place on June 1.
The election will determine who replaces Deb Haaland, who was confirmed as President Joe Biden s Interior Department secretary.
The state allows each qualified party to nominate a candidate to represent them in the election. Independents can also file to run.
The Secretary of State has created a website that offers information about how people can get involved in the election. Click here for more information.
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