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New Mexico Democratic Chairwoman Won't Seek Second Term

Debra Haaland

Democrats in New Mexico will be able to get new leadership as the head of the party has announced she will not seek a second term.

Democratic Party of New Mexico state Chairwoman Debra Haaland said Tuesday that she will step down in April, when the party will elect a new state leader.

On Tuesday the party's 24-year-old vice chairman, Juan Sanchez of Belen, declared his interest in the position.

Haaland's decision to step down comes after a number of Democratic victories around the state during this year's election and a presidential election cycle where Haaland was accused of showing favoritism toward eventual nominee Hillary Clinton.

State GOP Chairwoman Debbie Maestas has also announced she will not seek re-election.

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