SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican state Sen. Steve Lanier of Aztec has launched his campaign for governor of New Mexico, bringing competition to the GOP nomination contest.

In a campaign announcement Wednesday, Lanier highlighted his career as a high school history teacher and track coach and said he aims to rebuild trust in government and support rural communities.

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull also is pursuing the GOP nomination to compete in an open race to succeed Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham as she terms out of office at the end of 2026.

A three-way race for the Democratic nomination is underway between former congresswoman and U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Albuquerque-based District Attorney Sam Bregman and former four-term Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima.

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