Val Kilmer Governor

Actor Val Kilmer has responded in the affirmative to rumors that he may run for Governor of New Mexico.New York Post: Val Kilmer to Make Run for N.M. Governor (November 7, 2008) On November 7, 2008, Kilmer confirmed that he was "thinking about" running to replace current New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, whose second and final term expires in 2010.New York Post: Val Kilmer to Make Run for N.M. Governor (November 7, 2008) Kilmer owns a ranch outside of Pecos, NM where he raises bison.People: Val Kilmer Considering New Mexico Governor Run? (September 14, 2008)

In an February 2009 interview with the Associated Press, Kilmer further talked about his thoughts about running for governor. While he did not confirm or deny that he was running, he did tell a reporter that he would was looking for ways to be "contributive".MSNBC: Val Kilmer Ponders Running for N.M. Governor (February 6, 2009)

"Actually they've asked me to run for governor. People seem to want me to."The Hill: Actor Val Kilmer mulls bid for governor in N.M. (January 20, 2009)

"I love my state and I love the people."The Hill: Actor Val Kilmer mulls bid for governor in N.M. (January 20, 2009)

"There's sort of a rumor around that I'm maybe thinking about running to be governor of New Mexico? Well, it's sort of true. It's been my home 25 years. I really love my state. Poor, hardworking, decent people - Native Americans, carpenters, artists, expats mixed in with hundreds of the world's smartest physicists at Los Alamos. I've always thought of myself as functioning as a candidate for them... I would be very comfortable in my position as a representative for the people."—Val KilmerNew York Post: Val Kilmer to Make Run for N.M. Governor (November 7, 2008)