ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Maggie Toulouse Oliver, the top elections official in New Mexico's most populous county, says she will run again for the Democratic Party's nomination for secretary of state.
This will mark Oliver's second run for the office.
She was defeated in 2014 by Republican incumbent Dianna Duran, who resigned from the position last year after being prosecuted for using campaign donations to fuel a gambling addiction.
Oliver has been vocal in recent months about the need to boost transparency within the state's campaign finance reporting system. She has said any reforms will require clear, consistent regulations that are enforceable.
Republican Brad Winter is currently serving as secretary of state after being appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez following Duran's resignation. He says he has no intention of running for the position.