Teague, Tinsley announce new endorsements

In the 2nd Congressional District race, Democrat Harry Teague and Republican Ed Tinsley have announced new endorsements.

The United Transportation Union has endorsed Teague, while former state Sen. Don Kidd has endorsed Tinsley.

In a letter to Teague, the union cited his understanding and experience fighting on behalf of hard-working New Mexico families, according to a news release from the Teague campaign.

“Your dedication and understanding of the issues that affect our members and their families has earned the respect and support of all our members,” the letter stated.

Teague said he is “honored” to have the support of the union, which represents about 125,000 active and retired transit workers in the United States.

“Like them, I know what it means to work hard and play by the rules,” Teague said. “I am committed to working for New Mexico’s families by fighting for affordable health care, better schools and high-paying jobs.”

In endorsing Tinsley, Kidd said in a release from the Tinsley campaign that the GOP primary has become “very spirited and competitive.”

“I’m here today to endorse Ed because he is the one candidate in this primary who boasts the experience and work ethic to most effectively represent southern New Mexico,” Kidd said in the release. “… Ed will undoubtedly lead with conservative conviction in Washington, D.C. when he’s elected to Congress in November by fighting for the resources our region and state deserve.”

Kidd is currently a bank executive. He served three terms in the Senate representing Eddy, Lea and Otero counties.