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Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.

  • Athena Christodoulou is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 21. Christodoulou is a retired Navy engineer veteran, and has also worked as a technology entrepreneur and consultant. She also served as the committee analyst for the NM House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources committee during the 2023 legislative session, where she analyzed 40 different bills,

    Her leadership and volunteer experience includes advocating for solar energy in all NM communities for years (she lives fossil fuel free herself, as a private citizen), and has also served as the political director for Adelante Progressive Caucus, including organizing members to make public comments in support of the Civil Rights Act, Paid Sick Leave Act, and salary increases for teachers. She has also served as secretary and board member of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, as a community solar coach for the Department of Energy, and is currently the Vice Chair for the Environmental Justice caucus of the Democratic Party of New Mexico.

    Christodoulou is motivated to run for Senate District 21 by her passion for climate issues and experience in the energy sector, including amplifying legislation for clean energy. Her priorities include environmental protections through continued support for the 2019 Energy Transition Act, and accountability in climate for clean air, water, and land. She also supports revisiting the Community Solar Act, forcing the closure of low producing wells, and expanding oil and gas reform.

    Additionally, Christodoulou has previous experience as an educator, and supports strengthening public education in New Mexico through policies such as zero copays for educator health insurance plus increased pay for early childhood educators and childcare providers.

    We highly recommended Athena Christodoulou for Senate District 21 based on her extensive experience in climate issues, energy advocacy, as well as her background in community organizing and entrepreneurship.

    Athena Christodoulou

    Athena Christodoulou is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 21. Christodoulou is a retired Navy engineer veteran, and has also worked as a technology entrepreneur and consultant. She also served as the committee analyst for the NM House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources committee during the 2023 legislative session, where she analyzed 40 different bills,

    Her leadership and volunteer experience includes advocating for solar energy in all NM communities for years (she lives fossil fuel free herself, as a private citizen), and has also served as the political director for Adelante Progressive Caucus, including organizing members to make public comments in support of the Civil Rights Act, Paid Sick Leave Act, and salary increases for teachers. She has also served as secretary and board member of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, as a community solar coach for the Department of Energy, and is currently the Vice Chair for the Environmental Justice caucus of the Democratic Party of New Mexico.

    Christodoulou is motivated to run for Senate District 21 by her passion for climate issues and experience in the energy sector, including amplifying legislation for clean energy. Her priorities include environmental protections through continued support for the 2019 Energy Transition Act, and accountability in climate for clean air, water, and land. She also supports revisiting the Community Solar Act, forcing the closure of low producing wells, and expanding oil and gas reform.

    Additionally, Christodoulou has previous experience as an educator, and supports strengthening public education in New Mexico through policies such as zero copays for educator health insurance plus increased pay for early childhood educators and childcare providers.

    We highly recommended Athena Christodoulou for Senate District 21 based on her extensive experience in climate issues, energy advocacy, as well as her background in community organizing and entrepreneurship.

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    Athena Christodoulou is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 21. Christodoulou is a retired Navy engineer veteran, and has also worked as a technology entrepreneur and consultant. She also served as the committee analyst for the NM House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources committee during the 2023 legislative session, where she analyzed 40 different bills,

    Her leadership and volunteer experience includes advocating for solar energy in all NM communities for years (she lives fossil fuel free herself, as a private citizen), and has also served as the political director for Adelante Progressive Caucus, including organizing members to make public comments in support of the Civil Rights Act, Paid Sick Leave Act, and salary increases for teachers. She has also served as secretary and board member of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, as a community solar coach for the Department of Energy, and is currently the Vice Chair for the Environmental Justice caucus of the Democratic Party of New Mexico.

    Christodoulou is motivated to run for Senate District 21 by her passion for climate issues and experience in the energy sector, including amplifying legislation for clean energy. Her priorities include environmental protections through continued support for the 2019 Energy Transition Act, and accountability in climate for clean air, water, and land. She also supports revisiting the Community Solar Act, forcing the closure of low producing wells, and expanding oil and gas reform.

    Additionally, Christodoulou has previous experience as an educator, and supports strengthening public education in New Mexico through policies such as zero copays for educator health insurance plus increased pay for early childhood educators and childcare providers.

    We highly recommended Athena Christodoulou for Senate District 21 based on her extensive experience in climate issues, energy advocacy, as well as her background in community organizing and entrepreneurship.

    Athena Christodoulou

    Athena Christodoulou is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 21. Christodoulou is a retired Navy engineer veteran, and has also worked as a technology entrepreneur and consultant. She also served as the committee analyst for the NM House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources committee during the 2023 legislative session, where she analyzed 40 different bills,

    Her leadership and volunteer experience includes advocating for solar energy in all NM communities for years (she lives fossil fuel free herself, as a private citizen), and has also served as the political director for Adelante Progressive Caucus, including organizing members to make public comments in support of the Civil Rights Act, Paid Sick Leave Act, and salary increases for teachers. She has also served as secretary and board member of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, as a community solar coach for the Department of Energy, and is currently the Vice Chair for the Environmental Justice caucus of the Democratic Party of New Mexico.

    Christodoulou is motivated to run for Senate District 21 by her passion for climate issues and experience in the energy sector, including amplifying legislation for clean energy. Her priorities include environmental protections through continued support for the 2019 Energy Transition Act, and accountability in climate for clean air, water, and land. She also supports revisiting the Community Solar Act, forcing the closure of low producing wells, and expanding oil and gas reform.

    Additionally, Christodoulou has previous experience as an educator, and supports strengthening public education in New Mexico through policies such as zero copays for educator health insurance plus increased pay for early childhood educators and childcare providers.

    We highly recommended Athena Christodoulou for Senate District 21 based on her extensive experience in climate issues, energy advocacy, as well as her background in community organizing and entrepreneurship.

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  • Endorsed By: Sierra Club, Albuquerque Teachers Federation, Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate, New Mexico Voices for Children Action Fund, "Antoinette Sedillo-Lopez, State Senator", "Bill Tallman, State Senator", "Brenda McKenna, State Senator", "Harold Pope, State Senator", "Elizabeth Stefanics, State Senator", "Joanne Ferrary, State Representative", "Debra Sarinana, State Representative", "Gail Chasey, Majority Leader, State Representative", "Tara Lujan, State Representative", "Pamelya Herndon, State Representative", "Kathleen Cates, State Representative"

Other Candidates

Other Candidates - SD21

Philip Snedeker is running for the Democratic Primary in Senate District 21. He did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources.

Snedeker has a background in law enforcement, and is from Southern New Mexico, He attended local area schools in Silver City, where he earned degrees in social science and educational administration. Snedeker has since pursued a 47 year career in law enforcement and criminal justice and was elected as Quay County Sheriff in 1987. No website or social media accounts were located for Philip Snedeker. 

Based on his support for the expansion of comprehensive crime and violence reduction measures, and increasing support for the criminal justice system, we do not recommend Philip Snedeker for Senate District 21.

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Other Candidates - SD21

Philip Snedeker is running for the Democratic Primary in Senate District 21. He did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources.

Snedeker has a background in law enforcement, and is from Southern New Mexico, He attended local area schools in Silver City, where he earned degrees in social science and educational administration. Snedeker has since pursued a 47 year career in law enforcement and criminal justice and was elected as Quay County Sheriff in 1987. No website or social media accounts were located for Philip Snedeker. 

Based on his support for the expansion of comprehensive crime and violence reduction measures, and increasing support for the criminal justice system, we do not recommend Philip Snedeker for Senate District 21.

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  • Greg Seely is running against incumbent Representative Marian Matthews in the Democratic Primary for House District 27. Seely is a veteran in the U.S. Air Force who served on active duty for 11 years, including a year-long deployment to Afghanistan for which he was awarded the Meritorious Service and US Air Force Combat Action medals. Seely was medically retired honorably from active duty in December 2016 and began working for the New Mexico Veterans Integration Center, a non-profit serving Veterans & Military Families.

    In addition to Seely’s time working with Veterans, he has also worked as Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque, Field Representative for US Senator Ben Ray Luján’s office, and Military Legislative Aide to U.S. Congresswoman Deb Haaland. More recently, Seely served as the Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque and founded Guardian Consulting Group, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, where he is a consultant. 

    Seely's priorities include enhancing educational opportunities, supporting veterans, driving economic growth, ensuring healthcare accessibility, protecting the environment, and family support. He seeks increased funding for schools, more support for teachers, and investing in programs preparing students for various post-secondary opportunities. Additional priorities include supporting small businesses and investing in infrastructure to stimulate local growth along with measures to combat climate change and preserve natural resources. Additionally, Seely supports the Paid Family Medical Leave and increasing investments in affordable childcare. 

    We highly recommend Greg Seeley for House District 27 based on his diverse experience and commitment to passing a robust Paid Family Medical Leave policy along with his other priorities.

    Greg Seeley

    Greg Seely is running against incumbent Representative Marian Matthews in the Democratic Primary for House District 27. Seely is a veteran in the U.S. Air Force who served on active duty for 11 years, including a year-long deployment to Afghanistan for which he was awarded the Meritorious Service and US Air Force Combat Action medals. Seely was medically retired honorably from active duty in December 2016 and began working for the New Mexico Veterans Integration Center, a non-profit serving Veterans & Military Families.

    In addition to Seely’s time working with Veterans, he has also worked as Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque, Field Representative for US Senator Ben Ray Luján’s office, and Military Legislative Aide to U.S. Congresswoman Deb Haaland. More recently, Seely served as the Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque and founded Guardian Consulting Group, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, where he is a consultant. 

    Seely's priorities include enhancing educational opportunities, supporting veterans, driving economic growth, ensuring healthcare accessibility, protecting the environment, and family support. He seeks increased funding for schools, more support for teachers, and investing in programs preparing students for various post-secondary opportunities. Additional priorities include supporting small businesses and investing in infrastructure to stimulate local growth along with measures to combat climate change and preserve natural resources. Additionally, Seely supports the Paid Family Medical Leave and increasing investments in affordable childcare. 

    We highly recommend Greg Seeley for House District 27 based on his diverse experience and commitment to passing a robust Paid Family Medical Leave policy along with his other priorities.

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    Greg Seely is running against incumbent Representative Marian Matthews in the Democratic Primary for House District 27. Seely is a veteran in the U.S. Air Force who served on active duty for 11 years, including a year-long deployment to Afghanistan for which he was awarded the Meritorious Service and US Air Force Combat Action medals. Seely was medically retired honorably from active duty in December 2016 and began working for the New Mexico Veterans Integration Center, a non-profit serving Veterans & Military Families.

    In addition to Seely’s time working with Veterans, he has also worked as Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque, Field Representative for US Senator Ben Ray Luján’s office, and Military Legislative Aide to U.S. Congresswoman Deb Haaland. More recently, Seely served as the Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque and founded Guardian Consulting Group, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, where he is a consultant. 

    Seely's priorities include enhancing educational opportunities, supporting veterans, driving economic growth, ensuring healthcare accessibility, protecting the environment, and family support. He seeks increased funding for schools, more support for teachers, and investing in programs preparing students for various post-secondary opportunities. Additional priorities include supporting small businesses and investing in infrastructure to stimulate local growth along with measures to combat climate change and preserve natural resources. Additionally, Seely supports the Paid Family Medical Leave and increasing investments in affordable childcare. 

    We highly recommend Greg Seeley for House District 27 based on his diverse experience and commitment to passing a robust Paid Family Medical Leave policy along with his other priorities.

    Greg Seeley

    Greg Seely is running against incumbent Representative Marian Matthews in the Democratic Primary for House District 27. Seely is a veteran in the U.S. Air Force who served on active duty for 11 years, including a year-long deployment to Afghanistan for which he was awarded the Meritorious Service and US Air Force Combat Action medals. Seely was medically retired honorably from active duty in December 2016 and began working for the New Mexico Veterans Integration Center, a non-profit serving Veterans & Military Families.

    In addition to Seely’s time working with Veterans, he has also worked as Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque, Field Representative for US Senator Ben Ray Luján’s office, and Military Legislative Aide to U.S. Congresswoman Deb Haaland. More recently, Seely served as the Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque and founded Guardian Consulting Group, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, where he is a consultant. 

    Seely's priorities include enhancing educational opportunities, supporting veterans, driving economic growth, ensuring healthcare accessibility, protecting the environment, and family support. He seeks increased funding for schools, more support for teachers, and investing in programs preparing students for various post-secondary opportunities. Additional priorities include supporting small businesses and investing in infrastructure to stimulate local growth along with measures to combat climate change and preserve natural resources. Additionally, Seely supports the Paid Family Medical Leave and increasing investments in affordable childcare. 

    We highly recommend Greg Seeley for House District 27 based on his diverse experience and commitment to passing a robust Paid Family Medical Leave policy along with his other priorities.

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Other Candidates

Other Candidate - HD27

Marian Matthews is running for re-election to House District 27. Matthews has served in the seat since 2020, and is currently a member of the Agriculture, Acquias & Water Resources Committee and the Commerce and Economic Development Committee. She did not return a candidate questionnaire so the information presented is gathered through public sources. 

Matthews is a retired attorney and prosecutor, and previously worked as an educator at Central New Mexico Community College, development director of PB&J Family Services, and Deputy Attorney General to Tom Udall. 

While Matthews’ vote record is typically aligned with progressive values, some of her previous votes, sponsored bills, and most recently voting against a robust Paid Family Medical Leave bill are causes for concern. She has a history of supporting legislation that increases penalties for crimes including co-sponsoring HB79 in 2022, which allowed for more severe penalties for second-degree murder plus additional time for prosecutors to bring charges, and co-sponsoring HB68, described as a “sweeping crime package that includes recruitment and retention bonuses for police and stiffer penalties for felons.” In 2023, Matthews also sponsored HB 234, a bill that proposed to increase penalties for shoplifting and retail crime. Most concerning, in 2024, Matthews introduced HB11, an alternative paid family leave bill that offered only six weeks of paid leave time and only required employees, not employers, to pay into the state-managed fund.

Based on Matthews’ voting record to increase incarceration rates as well as voting against the robust Paid Family Medical Leave bill in 2024, we do not recommend her for House District 27.

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Other Candidate - HD27

Marian Matthews is running for re-election to House District 27. Matthews has served in the seat since 2020, and is currently a member of the Agriculture, Acquias & Water Resources Committee and the Commerce and Economic Development Committee. She did not return a candidate questionnaire so the information presented is gathered through public sources. 

Matthews is a retired attorney and prosecutor, and previously worked as an educator at Central New Mexico Community College, development director of PB&J Family Services, and Deputy Attorney General to Tom Udall. 

While Matthews’ vote record is typically aligned with progressive values, some of her previous votes, sponsored bills, and most recently voting against a robust Paid Family Medical Leave bill are causes for concern. She has a history of supporting legislation that increases penalties for crimes including co-sponsoring HB79 in 2022, which allowed for more severe penalties for second-degree murder plus additional time for prosecutors to bring charges, and co-sponsoring HB68, described as a “sweeping crime package that includes recruitment and retention bonuses for police and stiffer penalties for felons.” In 2023, Matthews also sponsored HB 234, a bill that proposed to increase penalties for shoplifting and retail crime. Most concerning, in 2024, Matthews introduced HB11, an alternative paid family leave bill that offered only six weeks of paid leave time and only required employees, not employers, to pay into the state-managed fund.

Based on Matthews’ voting record to increase incarceration rates as well as voting against the robust Paid Family Medical Leave bill in 2024, we do not recommend her for House District 27.

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County District Races

Depending on where you live, you may have the below county-districted races on your ballot.

  • Frank Baca is running for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. Baca has grown up in the South Valley and is a retired attorney. He began his activism nearly 40 years ago working on implementation of water and sewer in the South Valley. Baca is a founding member of the Rio Grande Development Corporation / South Valley Economic Development Center. 

    Baca will focus on policies related to cultural preservation, education, crime, and economic development. 

    We highly recommend Frank Baca for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. 
     

    Frank Baca

    Frank Baca is running for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. Baca has grown up in the South Valley and is a retired attorney. He began his activism nearly 40 years ago working on implementation of water and sewer in the South Valley. Baca is a founding member of the Rio Grande Development Corporation / South Valley Economic Development Center. 

    Baca will focus on policies related to cultural preservation, education, crime, and economic development. 

    We highly recommend Frank Baca for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. 
     

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    Frank Baca is running for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. Baca has grown up in the South Valley and is a retired attorney. He began his activism nearly 40 years ago working on implementation of water and sewer in the South Valley. Baca is a founding member of the Rio Grande Development Corporation / South Valley Economic Development Center. 

    Baca will focus on policies related to cultural preservation, education, crime, and economic development. 

    We highly recommend Frank Baca for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. 
     

    Frank Baca

    Frank Baca is running for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. Baca has grown up in the South Valley and is a retired attorney. He began his activism nearly 40 years ago working on implementation of water and sewer in the South Valley. Baca is a founding member of the Rio Grande Development Corporation / South Valley Economic Development Center. 

    Baca will focus on policies related to cultural preservation, education, crime, and economic development. 

    We highly recommend Frank Baca for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. 
     

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  • Endorsed By: OLÉ, "Eleanor Chavez, State Representative", "Miguel Garcia, State Representative", "Patricia Roybal Caballero, State Representative", "Javier Martínez, Speaker of the House, State Representative, District 11", "Linda Lopez, State Senator", "Antoinette Sedillo-Lopez, State Senator"

Other Candidates

  • Adriann Barboa is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 3. Barboa is a community organizer and was elected to the Commission seat in November 2020.

    During her time in office, Barboa has been instrumental in increasing affordable housing and housing supports for individuals exiting incarceration as well as people with behavioral and mental health needs. She has also worked to invest heavily in addiction support services for both individuals facing addiction and their families. Barboa is running for re-election because she deeply believes that it is the responsibility of the County to develop a comprehensive care plan to address the needs of the most vulnerable and underserved in her community. Her policy priorities focus primarily on building a system of prevention, intervention, treatment and housing.

    We highly recommend Adriann Barboa for Bernalillo County Commission District 3 due to her proven commitment and success in leading and supporting policies critical for Bernalillo County residents.

    Adriann Barboa

    Adriann Barboa is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 3. Barboa is a community organizer and was elected to the Commission seat in November 2020.

    During her time in office, Barboa has been instrumental in increasing affordable housing and housing supports for individuals exiting incarceration as well as people with behavioral and mental health needs. She has also worked to invest heavily in addiction support services for both individuals facing addiction and their families. Barboa is running for re-election because she deeply believes that it is the responsibility of the County to develop a comprehensive care plan to address the needs of the most vulnerable and underserved in her community. Her policy priorities focus primarily on building a system of prevention, intervention, treatment and housing.

    We highly recommend Adriann Barboa for Bernalillo County Commission District 3 due to her proven commitment and success in leading and supporting policies critical for Bernalillo County residents.

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    Adriann Barboa is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 3. Barboa is a community organizer and was elected to the Commission seat in November 2020.

    During her time in office, Barboa has been instrumental in increasing affordable housing and housing supports for individuals exiting incarceration as well as people with behavioral and mental health needs. She has also worked to invest heavily in addiction support services for both individuals facing addiction and their families. Barboa is running for re-election because she deeply believes that it is the responsibility of the County to develop a comprehensive care plan to address the needs of the most vulnerable and underserved in her community. Her policy priorities focus primarily on building a system of prevention, intervention, treatment and housing.

    We highly recommend Adriann Barboa for Bernalillo County Commission District 3 due to her proven commitment and success in leading and supporting policies critical for Bernalillo County residents.

    Adriann Barboa

    Adriann Barboa is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 3. Barboa is a community organizer and was elected to the Commission seat in November 2020.

    During her time in office, Barboa has been instrumental in increasing affordable housing and housing supports for individuals exiting incarceration as well as people with behavioral and mental health needs. She has also worked to invest heavily in addiction support services for both individuals facing addiction and their families. Barboa is running for re-election because she deeply believes that it is the responsibility of the County to develop a comprehensive care plan to address the needs of the most vulnerable and underserved in her community. Her policy priorities focus primarily on building a system of prevention, intervention, treatment and housing.

    We highly recommend Adriann Barboa for Bernalillo County Commission District 3 due to her proven commitment and success in leading and supporting policies critical for Bernalillo County residents.

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  • Endorsed By: OLÉ, Dreams in Action, "Jerry Ortiz y Pino, State Senator", "Gail Chasey, Majority Leader, State Representative", "Mimi Stewart, State Senate President Pro Tempore ", "Janelle Anyanonu, State Representative"

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