Victor Reyes
SANTA FE – The field for an Albuquerque-based congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland is continuing to expand, with Victor Reyes, the legislative director for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, becoming the fifth Democrat to officially enter the race on Friday.
In addition, former state Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn has also filed the necessary paperwork to run in the special election as an independent candidate.
Aubrey Dunn
Dunn was elected land commissioner as a Republican in 2014, but later changed his party affiliation to Libertarian.
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The 1st Congressional District seat could soon be vacant, as President-elect Joe Biden announced last month that he will nominate Haaland to lead the U.S. Department of Interior, which would make her the first Native American Cabinet secretary.
Gov. Lujan Grisham Top Aide Victor Reyes Launches Campaign For Deb Haaland’s Congressional Seat
From the Victor Reyes for Congress Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE – Victor Reyes, a top aide to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, progressive leader, and chairman of New Mexico’s Community Development Council, today launched his campaign for United States Congress in the First Congressional District.
New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland has been nominated as Secretary of the Interior in the Biden-Harris Administration. When confirmed, her vacancy will cause a special election.
Reyes pledged to run a people-powered campaign that will engage communities all across the district. If elected, Reyes, who has dedicated his professional life to uplifting disadvantaged communities in our state, would be the first LGBTQ person to represent New Mexico in the United States Congress.