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Pope’s Bid Falters as Garcia Richard Emerges | Santa Fe News
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Harold Pope’s longshot lieutenant governor bid in New Mexico just got a lot tougher after Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s withdrawal due to health issues — opening the door for Stephanie Garcia Richard, backed by Gov. nominee Deb Haaland. Though Pope campaigned with grit and integrity, Garcia Richard, a seasoned public lands commissioner with strong endorsements and political momentum, is now the heavy favorite to win the Democratic State Central Committee’s vote — even as New Mexico debates whether the lieutenant governor role truly matters.
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