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Doug Turner
Candidate for Governor
REP
Biography
Doug Turner, a 57-year-old small business owner from Albuquerque, holds a bachelor's degree from American University and a master's from Université Libre de Bruxelles. He previously ran for governor in 2010 and is now a Republican candidate for Governor of New Mexico, citing a desire to improve the state's economic development, taxation, and public safety. He has experience consulting for organizations like NATO.
Top Priorities
- Lowering personal income tax and gross receipts tax to improve economic competitiveness
- Improving education, including fixing failing schools and teaching children to read
- Reforming the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)