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State Auditor Race Gains Widespread Attention

By Charles Winiecki

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Las Cruces, NM – This year's race for New Mexico's state auditor gained widespread attention when one of the candidates dropped out in scandal. Jeff Armijo won the Democratic nomination, but withdrew amid allegations he made unwanted sexual advances on two women. As KRWG's Charles Winiecki reports Hector Balderas is now the Democratic nominee and faces off against Republican nominee Lorenzo Garcia.