Doña Ana County clerk to run for NM secretary of state

López Askin launches campaign for New Mexico Secretary of State

The Dona Ana County Clerk has become the first candidate to officially enter next year's New Mexico Secretary of State race.

The Roundhouse Report: Politics in New Mexico

Doña Ana County clerk sets sights on Secretary of State's Office

Doña Ana County clerk to run for NM secretary of state

EDITOR'S NOTE: Originally we reported that Amanda Lopez Askin was appointed by then Gov. Susana Martinez in 2018 to serve as Doña Ana County clerk. She was appointed that year by the County Comission. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin is making a bid for statewide office. López Askin launched her campaign for New Mexico's secretary of state job last week. Next year's election for secretary of state will not featur…