SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Former New Mexico governor and Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson is gaining support from prominent Republicans in the state.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports (http://bit.ly/2aEzvg6) that a handful of New Mexico GOP members distrustful of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are looking to Johnson.
Last month, Johnson received the endorsement of state Sen. Lisa Torraco.
The Albuquerque Republican is now the state chairwoman for his campaign.
Other Republican supporters include former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White and former Corrections Department spokesman Gerges Scott.
Torraco says it was her positive feelings for Johnson from his days as governor that led to her decision.
Johnson is angling to participate in the presidential debates.
He needs to win 15 percent or more of respondents in at least three national polls.