steve bullock

The bureau is a branch of the Interior Department that oversees nearly a quarter-billion public acres in the West.

Under Bullock's executive directive, face coverings must be worn in all businesses and government offices in spaces open to the public.

Bullock becomes the most prominent candidate in the race.

He also touted his history as a crusader to eliminate the influence of anonymous and foreign money in elections.

Bullock joins Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper as the only state executives vying for the nomination.