New Mexico Gubernatorial Election 2018

[The Arizonan]

This is the thread for discussing the upcoming election for governor in which Susana Martinez is term-limited.

As of now, Michelle Lujan Grisham is the only declared candidate for Governor of New Mexico in 2018.

[Kingpoleon]

This is my preferred list for New Mexico 2018:
1. Richard Berry
2. John Sanchez
3. Javier Gonzales

[mds32]

This is my preferred list for New Mexico 2018:
1. Richard Berry
2. John Sanchez
3. Javier Gonzales

NM GOP needs to contest the row offices as well. That's a solid way to making sure at least one candidate wins on the ticket. The GOP will have an incumbent Land Commissioner running so it is entirely possible that he will lead the ticket and probably get re-elected.

[RINO Tom]

Wish King posted more often, what are the coalitions like in New Mexico local politics?  Pretty "nationalized"?

[RINO Tom]

Wish King posted more often, what are the coalitions like in New Mexico local politics?  Pretty "nationalized"?

He made an A1 post about the upcoming gubernatorial race on AAD; if you have an account, you should surely check it out.

From what I gather, Grisham, despite being fairly milquetoast, is likely the Democratic frontrunner (for now, at least); Javier Gonzales, Mayor of Santa Fe, is also mulling a run, and if he enters the fray, he'd be well positioned to win the general election. Gonzales is handsome (almost like a Mexican Ben Affleck of sorts), gay, and solidly progressive, and if he wins, he'll surely be a player on the national stage. ABQ Mayor Richard Berry would be the heavy favorite in the Republican primary if he runs, and would be far-and-away the best candidate for the GOP to hold the governor's mansion next cycle. 

Certainly do!  Stopped checking it because I realized I never had anything good to say, haha.

[Miles]

Grisham is decent, but I'd support Balderas if he ran.

[Figueira]

Grisham is decent, but I'd support Balderas if he ran.

What's the difference? I don't know New Mexico politics.