White decides to run for Congress

Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White has decided to seek the U.S. House seat being vacated next year by Rep. Heather Wilson, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting.

A source close to the sheriff confirmed for me that White will make an announcement on Wednesday about whether he will run, but could not confirm that he will run. The Journal cited a source in Washington familiar with White’s decision.

That apparent announcement will come after White flew to Washington this week to meet with Republican officials about the race. Other Republicans considering the race include State Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones, R-Albuquerque.

On the Democratic side, Martin Heinrich and Jon Adams are already running, and a number of others, including state Rep. Al Park, are considering entering the race.

A prior version of this posting incorrectly cited my source as confirming White’s run.

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