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NM Dems to Vote on Lieutenant Governor Nominee

July 24, 2026

7.24.26 – This week, we look ahead to this weekend’s election of a new Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor. New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver first won the nomination in June’s primary election but resigned several weeks later, citing health challenges. Host Nash Jones sits down with Democratic Party of New Mexico Communications Director Daniel Garcia and State Central Committee members Martin Chavez and Colton Dean to talk through how the process works. 

Host: Nash Jones 

Guests: 
Daniel Garcia, Communications Director, Democratic Party of New Mexico  
Martin Chavez, State Central Committee Member, Former Mayor of Albuquerque  
Colton Dean, State Central Committee Member, Adelante Progressive Caucus Chair