Candidates for governor court Native American voters

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Candidates for governor of New Mexico courted Native American communities that account for roughly one in 10 voters statewide on Wednesday, during the final days of early voting.

Democratic Congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham says she has the endorsement of 10 tribes and a long list Navajo chapter houses that provide local government forums within the Navajo Nation.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce has touted his work in Congress toward creating housing opportunities for Native American communities. He has the endorsement of Navajo leaders including the former Navajo Nation Supreme Court Justice Tom Tso.