Washington– Upon the New Mexico Senate race being called for Martin Heinrich, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement:

“I have no doubt that Senator-elect Heinrich will carry on Senator Jeff Bingaman’s legacy as a staunch advocate for fairness and inclusion. HRC offers our congratulations on a hard-fought campaign and we’re truly excited to work with Senator-elect Heinrich and his team.”

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.