Carol Miller made the Third Congressional District race much more interesting on Tuesday by announcing that she’s going to run as an independent for the seat, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican.
The only time the Democratic district was in Republican hands in recent years was after Miller ran as a Green Party candidate in 1997 and split the liberal vote with Democrat Eric Serna. Republican Bill Redmond won the special election to replace Bill Richardson, only to be replaced next year in the regular election by Tom Udall.
Miller won 17 percent of the vote in 1997. The next year, she received only 4 percent.
Miller needs 6,000 signatures by June 4, and told the newspaper she’s running because she has the experience that will be needed with all three of
“I think I’d do the best job,” Miller said.
The Democrats in the race are Jon Adams, Ben R. Luján, Rudy Martin, Harry Montoya, Benny Shendo Jr. and Don Wiviott. The Republicans are Marco Gonzales and Daniel East.