Buttigieg to stump for New Mexico Democrats

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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is headed to New Mexico to rally for gubernatorial Democratic candidate Deb Haaland and Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), bringing the potential presidential contender to a state that secured an early primary spot in the 2028 primary calendar.

Buttigieg will stump for Haaland and Vasquez on Sept. 13 in Las Cruces at a rally focused on boosting the Democratic candidates’ affordability-focused platforms. The stop marks the latest effort to promote candidates in his party, as Buttigieg is viewed as Democrats’ top pick for 2028.

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