Former Libertarian presidential candidate Gary JohnsonGary Earl JohnsonWhere Biden, Trump stand in key swing states Amash decides against Libertarian campaign for president The Hill’s Campaign Report: Amash moves toward Libertarian presidential bid MORE is considering mounting a bid for the Senate in New Mexico, a consultant for the former governor told The Associated Press.
Consultant Ron Nielson said that Johnson is “strongly considering” a run for the Senate on the Libertarian ticket if party’s current candidate, Aubrey Dunn, drops out of the race.
“He is weighing it over right now,” he said. “He doesn’t want to get into a race he can’t win.”
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Dunn’s son, Blair Dunn, told the AP that his father was planning to exit the Senate race in New Mexico, and that more details on the decision would come on Monday.
Sen. Martin HeinrichMartin Trevor HeinrichWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Democratic senators kneel during moment of silence for George Floyd MORE (D-N.M.) is seeking reelection for another six-year term. He is facing a challenge from Republican Mick Rich.
Heinrich is widely expected to hold on to his seat. Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE beat President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE by an 8-point margin there in 2016, and the Cook Political Report currently ranks the Senate race as a solid Democratic win.
But a challenge from Johnson could make the race more competitive. He served as New Mexico governor from 1995 until 2003. In 2016, he captured just over 9 percent of the vote in the state.
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