Wilson to Announce Senate Run Monday

Heather Wilson

NMPolitics - Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson will announce Monday that she’s running for the Senate seat being vacated next year by Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M. Wilson’s decision was first reported this evening by Politico, and later confirmed by NMPolitics.net with a source who has knowledge of the situation. Wilson, a Republican, is expected by many to be the frontrunner for her party’s nomination and a formidable candidate in the general election if she makes it that far. Many like Wilson’s chances because she’s a moderate Republican. In a presidential election year like 2012, when turnout among Democrats will be higher, sources say it’s especially important that the GOP look to a moderate. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Wilson to Announce Senate Run Monday