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MMA coach Greg Jackson considering Congressional run in New Mexico

According to Axios famed MMA coach, and founder of Jackson Wink MMA Academy, Greg Jackson is considering getting into politics. That outlet states that Jackson is thinking about taking a run at the U.S. House seat expected to be vacated by Deb Haaland.

Haaland, a Democrat, has represented New Mexico’s 1st congressional district, which includes most of Albuquerque and its suburbs, since 2019. Recently she was nominated by US President-elect Joe Biden as the United States Secretary of the Interior.

If Haaland is confirmed a special election will be called to fill her congressional seat.