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With recounting of the ballots out of the way, here are the final numbers from the Democratic Party’s preprimary convention held Saturday:
Lieutenant governor
• Brian Colón: 34.54 percent
• Lawrence Rael: 22.15 percent
• Joe Campos: 19.69 percent
• Jerry Ortiz y Pino: 18.87 percent
• Linda Lopez: 4.73 percent
Land commissioner
• Ray Powell: 44.43 percent
• Harry Montoya: 19.32 percent
• Sandy Jones: 18.64 percent
• Mike Anaya: 17.61 percent
Appellate judge
• Linda Vanzi: 72.32 percent
• Dennis Montoya: 27.68 percent
And here are a couple of quotes from news releases sent out following the contention that didn’t make it into my original post on Saturday:
“Momentum is clearly on our side. After eight years of controversies and distractions, it’s time to restore trust in the State Land Office,” Powell said. “I love the land office and I have the experience, energy, passion and vision to make the New Mexico State Land Office one of the top land management agencies in the country.”
“I’m pleased that New Mexicans are responding to the many things we have accomplished together during my 25 years of public service,” Rael said. “My experiences, coupled with Diane Denish’s leadership, are key to moving our state forward.”
Update, March 15, 12:55 p.m.
Just to be clear, these numbers are unofficial until the secretary of state certifies them on Tuesday.