Diane Denish Will File for Governor with More Than 10,000 Signatures

Diane Denish will file for governor tomorrow with more than 10,200 signatures, including some from every New Mexico county -- all 33 of them. Instead of hiring paid canvassers, as some campaigns do, the Denish campaign mobilized more than 400 volunteers to collect these signatures.

“I am extremely grateful for this strong level of grassroots support from every corner of New Mexico,” said Lt. Gov. Denish in a statement released today. “As I travel around New Mexico, I’m inspired by the hope and optimism I see in communities large and small. Times are tough but we New Mexicans are tougher.”

“The people of New Mexico want a new way forward -- a plan that puts our small businesses first and gets New Mexicans back to work, new ideas to cut wasteful spending and increase efficiency, and a government that is more open and transparent," Denish said.

“While these 10,000 signatures are a clear sign of organizational strength, even more so, they demonstrate the unique personal relationship Diane has developed with the people of New Mexico," said Denish’s campaign manager, Oren Shur. "New Mexicans are energized by Diane’s new ideas to kick-start our economy and reform government, while the Republicans have only offered the same old negativity and attacks.”

The minimum number of signatures required to qualify for the Democratic Pre-Primary Convention is 2,162. The Democratic Pre-Primary Convention is March 13.