{"id":6825,"date":"2014-05-12T20:33:51","date_gmt":"2014-05-13T02:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edgewiseblog.com\/mjh\/?p=6825"},"modified":"2014-05-12T20:33:51","modified_gmt":"2014-05-13T02:33:51","slug":"democratic-governor-candidates-albuquerque-journal-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edgewiseblog.com\/mjh\/loco\/democratic-governor-candidates-albuquerque-journal-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic Governor Candidates | Albuquerque Journal News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Governor (D) \u2013 Howie Morales | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a> <\/p>\n

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By Stephen Williams \/ Asst. Politics Editor<\/a>
UPDATED: Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:11 am
PUBLISHED: Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:11 am <\/p>\n

Howie Morales <\/p>\n

POLITICAL PARTY: Democratic <\/p>\n

OCCUPATION: Educator\/administrator at Gila Regional Medical Center (currently on leave); New Mexico state senator, Senate District 28 <\/p>\n

CITY\/TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Silver City <\/p>\n

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Member of Legislative Finance Committee; Grant County clerk from 2005 to 2008; special education teacher in Silver City from 1995 to 2000; special education and transition coordinator for Cobre School District from 2000 to 2005; LULAC Educator of the Year in 2005; longest-serving Big Brother in New Mexico <\/p>\n

EDUCATION: B.A. in biology and special education from Western New Mexico University; M.A. in bilingual education from Western New Mexico University; Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University <\/p>\n

CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: Morales4NM.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

CANDIDATE STATEMENT: I am running for governor because we deserve better for our state. We need to create new solutions for our problems that reflect the new reality that we are facing. As governor, my top priority will be to create an education system that will offer a world-class education to all children beginning before birth and will be available to everyone. I will also focus on getting New Mexicans back to work and ensure that our workers are paid a fair wage with equal pay between men and women. Together, we can move New Mexico forward.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Governor (D) \u2013 Howie Morales | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a><\/p>\n

Governor (D) \u2013 Alan Webber | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a> <\/p>\n

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By Journal Staff<\/a>
UPDATED: Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:11 am
PUBLISHED: Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:11 am <\/p>\n

Alan Webber <\/p>\n

POLITICAL PARTY: Democratic <\/p>\n

OCCUPATION: Author, entrepreneur <\/p>\n

CITY\/TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Santa Fe <\/p>\n

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: My experience is in entrepreneurship\u2014 in fostering innovative business models for small and midsize businesses. Before co-founding Fast Company magazine, I worked in city and federal government and as editor of the Harvard Business Review. <\/p>\n

EDUCATION: B.A. from Amherst College; Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Boston Architectural College <\/p>\n

CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: www.AlanForNM.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

CANDIDATE STATEMENT: New Mexico needs great schools, with early education for every child. We need a minimum wage that pays $10.10 an hour. We need clean energy jobs from New Mexico\u2019s plentiful wind and solar. As an entrepreneur, the tiny magazine I started out of my garage grew to become the most successful tech publication in American history. We can do all this and more if we stop giving tax breaks to big out-of-state corporations, and start listening to what New Mexicans want, rather than what the Koch brothers and tea party want. A better future starts right here with us.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Governor (D) \u2013 Alan Webber | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a><\/p>\n

Governor (D) \u2013 Gary King | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a> <\/p>\n

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By Stephen Williams \/ Asst. Politics Editor<\/a>
UPDATED: Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:11 am
PUBLISHED: Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:11 am <\/p>\n

Gary K. King <\/p>\n

POLITICAL PARTY: Democratic <\/p>\n

OCCUPATION: New Mexico attorney general <\/p>\n

CITY\/TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Moriarty <\/p>\n

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Married to Yolanda Jones King. Maintained private practice as an attorney; served for 12 years in the New Mexico Legislature. U.S. Department of Energy, director of the Office of Worker and Community Transition. <\/p>\n

EDUCATION: Attended New Mexico State University and obtained a bachelor\u2019s degree in chemistry. Received Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Attended law school at the University of New Mexico; received J.D. <\/p>\n

CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: www.garykingforgovernor.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

CANDIDATE STATEMENT: I was raised in a family where public service was a way of life. I watched my father speak for those with small voices, fight for those unable to fight for themselves and lend a hand to those who needed one without worrying if it was a handout or a hand up. As a young legislator, I wrote laws to protect everyday hardworking New Mexicans. As attorney general, I\u2019ve focused on protecting our families from ruthless corporations, big insurance and power companies. I\u2019ve focused on protecting our children from Internet predators. That\u2019s what politics is to me \u2014 serving you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Governor (D) \u2013 Gary King | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a><\/p>\n

Low-key King runs his own race | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a> <\/p>\n

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By Deborah Baker \/ Journal Staff Writer<\/a>
PUBLISHED: Monday, May 12, 2014 at 12:05 am <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Low-key King runs his own race | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a><\/p>\n

Governor (D) \u2013 Lawrence Rael | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a> <\/p>\n

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By Stephen Williams \/ Asst. Politics Editor<\/a>
UPDATED: Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:11 am
PUBLISHED: Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:11 am <\/p>\n

Lawrence Rael <\/p>\n

POLITICAL PARTY: Democratic <\/p>\n

OCCUPATION: Consultant <\/p>\n

CITY\/TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Albuquerque <\/p>\n

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Thirty-five years serving New Mexico, creating jobs and growing local economies as: director, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Services Agency; president, New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce; director, Mid-Region Council of Governments; chief administrative officer, city of Albuquerque. <\/p>\n

EDUCATION: Bachelor\u2019s degree in sociology from the University of New Mexico and a master\u2019s degree in public administration with a concentration in public finance, also from UNM. Attended Harvard\u2019s Kennedy School of Government as part of a program for senior executives. <\/p>\n

CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: www.raelfornewmexico.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

CANDIDATE STATEMENT: I have spent my life creating jobs, expanding opportunity and making New Mexico a state we can all be proud to call home. I\u2019m tired of New Mexico being last on all the good lists and first on all the bad lists. Changing this requires a governor who knows how to bring people together to get things done. From developing transportation infrastructure, to collaborating with farmers and ranchers to conserve water, to recruiting companies to New Mexico  \u2014 I have what it takes to put New Mexico back to work and on track to prosperity. I\u2019d appreciate your vote June 3.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Governor (D) \u2013 Lawrence Rael | Albuquerque Journal News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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