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Val Kilmer Considering Running for New Mexico Governor

by Rob Walker | February 6, 2009 at 11:31 am

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Fresh off attending the inauguration, Val Kilmer is considering running for governor of New Mexico in 2010. The 49-year-old actor, who played roles like Batman and Doc Holliday, said he hasn't made a decision yet but 'serious' people want him to consider running.

"I'm just looking for ways to be contributive," said Kilmer. "And if that ends up being where I can make a substantial contribution, then I'll run."

He also said he didn't want to run for governor for the wrong reasons. Kilmer made a quick appearance at the state capitol on Wednesday, but ducked into the roundhouse building when reporters approached.

Val Kilmer, the actor and possible aspiring New Mexico politician, was seen skulking around the state Capitol on Wednesday.
This reporter only got within 20 feet of the man who would be Jim Morrison before he ducked through a door behind the House of Representatives rostrum that leads to who knows where.

But there’s no decision yet.
"It’s really day to day," he added.

New Mexicans elect a governor again in 2010, when Democrat Bill Richardson’s second term ends.

A Kilmer candidacy could throw a monkey wrench into the well-oiled Democratic machine of Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, who’s already running for the job.

He said he had already been getting out and about and listening to people – something he says he's pretty good at.
"What I do for a living is listen," he said, making the prediction: "If I run, I'm going to be the next governor."