(Updated) Heinrich Comments on Wilson's U.S. Senate Announcement; Click to Endorse Him

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UPDATE 10.08.07: Click to read some of the citizen endorsements that have been submitted at Martin Heinrich's revamped website and blog. Click above to submit yours.
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Martin Heinrich, Democratic candidate for Congress in New Mexico's First Distrtict, issued the following statement on Friday regarding Heather Wilson's decision to run for the U.S. Senate:

"Today, Congresswoman Heather Wilson announced that she will not run for reelection to the House of Representatives, and will instead run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Senator Domenici. Since I entered the race for Congress over five months ago, I've spoken with countless voters who share my vision and are just as eager to bring change to Washington as I am. I am running for Congress to bring a change in leadership for New Mexico's First District - to find a new direction in Iraq, to make New Mexico a leader in the drive toward energy independence, and to bring integrity to Congress.

"In Congress, I will focus on getting results - just as I have in my four years on the Albuquerque City Council, where I have led the effort to increase the minimum wage, worked to bring new jobs to our city, cracked down on crime and the methamphetamine epidemic, and always stood up for our environment and the wilderness areas that make New Mexico such a special place to call home.

"I have been honored by the many endorsements I have received from community leaders and elected officials, but nothing has honored me more than the many voters across this district who have told me they believe that I am the Democrat who can win this seat and bring about the change we all want to see in Washington. Together, we will continue to build on that momentum and unite New Mexicans around our campaign for change."

Editor's Note: How to Endorse Martin Heinrich
See Heinrich's revamped website and blog where you can read yesterday's message to voters and submit your official endorsement of his campaign. Heinrich has been working hard on this race for months, but now that Wilson has decided to run for Senate, other less progressive Dem candidates are coming out of the woodwork to test the waters.

Now's the time to join hundreds of other Heinrich endorsers to show that Martin has the strong support of Democrats across the First District. Now's the time to help Martin keep the momentum going on his campaign and convince others that Martin Heinrich is the best candidate for the job. Endorse Martin Heinrich right now and ask your friends, family and neighbors to do the same.