NM-03: Luján's First Ad On Air Today

Public Regulation Commissioner Ben R. Luján announced the placement of the first television ad of his campaign for Congress in New Mexico District 3 (above). The commercial, entitled "Heart and Soul," began running this morning. No info was released on how long the ad will run. The Luján campaign says it will be one of many to air in the weeks leading up to the June 3 Democratic primary that will coincide with Lujan's Standing Up for New Mexico Tour, which will visit every county in the district.

"This ad emphasizes my belief that people are the heart and soul of our state," Luján said in a release from the campaign. "As I visit the communities of Northern New Mexico, I meet so many people excited about our campaign to bring the values that are important to New Mexicans -- such as standing up to the special interests, making America energy-independent and ending the war in Iraq -- to Washington."

"Commissioner Luján is the candidate with the best track record of standing up for the people of New Mexico," said Carlos Trujillo, Luján's campaign manager. "Once people learn about Commissioner Luján's record on the issues important to New Mexico Democrats, the decision in Congressional District 3 will be clear. He has stood up to the big insurance companies to protect consumer interests. He has taken on the utility companies and made New Mexico a leader in renewable-energy production. In Congress he will continue to stand up for New Mexicans, and this ad campaign will highlight his record and proposals for Congress."

Luján's main competitor in the Dem primary, Don Wiviott, was the first in the race to put up ads, in late February. See our previous post. To see the rest of our coverage so far of the 2008 Congressional race in NM-03, visit our archive.