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Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 26. He has served in the Senate since 2022, previously served in the House, and currently serves on the Senate Education Committee and Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee.
Maestas has worked as an attorney for over 25 years and is currently employed at Candelaria Law, LLC. His past work experience includes owning/managing a personal injury law firm, serving as Assistant District Attorney for Bernalillo County, and as a Union Machinist.
Maestas is motivated to run for re-election to Senate District 26 because of his passion for education, civil rights, and serving minority communities. His policy priorities include economic development through affordable broadband, transportation infrastructure, and establishing a fair progressive tax system. He is also focused on improving public safety, including adequately funding the District Attorney’s Office and criminal courts as well as investing in treatment addiction services.
He is well known for challenging the political dynamics in the House and Senate, aiming to enhance teamwork and long-term strategies to benefit minority and indigenous communities and combat poverty. His past work has significantly focused on immigration, education funding, and anti-discrimination, making him a seasoned advocate for progressive change.
His legislative accomplishments include sponsoring both the constitutional amendment to allocate more money from New Mexico’s $27 Billion Permanent School Fund for early childhood educational programs in 2020 and authorizing the sale of recreational marijuana in 2019 (HB356). He also voted to add financial literacy and media literacy courses to public school curriculums (HB 1205, HB356) and changes to liquor licensing enabling local restaurants to compete with national chains (HB 255, 2021). Additionally, Maestas has consistently voted for reproductive rights and pro-immigrant policies.
We recommend Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas for Senate District 26 based on his track record of working on policies specifically to strengthen reproductive rights, support and resources for immigrant families, and invest in education and schools.Antonio 'Moe' Maestas
Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 26. He has served in the Senate since 2022, previously served in the House, and currently serves on the Senate Education Committee and Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee.
Maestas has worked as an attorney for over 25 years and is currently employed at Candelaria Law, LLC. His past work experience includes owning/managing a personal injury law firm, serving as Assistant District Attorney for Bernalillo County, and as a Union Machinist.
Maestas is motivated to run for re-election to Senate District 26 because of his passion for education, civil rights, and serving minority communities. His policy priorities include economic development through affordable broadband, transportation infrastructure, and establishing a fair progressive tax system. He is also focused on improving public safety, including adequately funding the District Attorney’s Office and criminal courts as well as investing in treatment addiction services.
He is well known for challenging the political dynamics in the House and Senate, aiming to enhance teamwork and long-term strategies to benefit minority and indigenous communities and combat poverty. His past work has significantly focused on immigration, education funding, and anti-discrimination, making him a seasoned advocate for progressive change.
His legislative accomplishments include sponsoring both the constitutional amendment to allocate more money from New Mexico’s $27 Billion Permanent School Fund for early childhood educational programs in 2020 and authorizing the sale of recreational marijuana in 2019 (HB356). He also voted to add financial literacy and media literacy courses to public school curriculums (HB 1205, HB356) and changes to liquor licensing enabling local restaurants to compete with national chains (HB 255, 2021). Additionally, Maestas has consistently voted for reproductive rights and pro-immigrant policies.
We recommend Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas for Senate District 26 based on his track record of working on policies specifically to strengthen reproductive rights, support and resources for immigrant families, and invest in education and schools.State Senate DistrictAntonio ‘Moe’ Maestas is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 26. He has served in the Senate since 2022, previously served in the House, and currently serves on the Senate Education Committee and Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee.
Maestas has worked as an attorney for over 25 years and is currently employed at Candelaria Law, LLC. His past work experience includes owning/managing a personal injury law firm, serving as Assistant District Attorney for Bernalillo County, and as a Union Machinist.
Maestas is motivated to run for re-election to Senate District 26 because of his passion for education, civil rights, and serving minority communities. His policy priorities include economic development through affordable broadband, transportation infrastructure, and establishing a fair progressive tax system. He is also focused on improving public safety, including adequately funding the District Attorney’s Office and criminal courts as well as investing in treatment addiction services.
He is well known for challenging the political dynamics in the House and Senate, aiming to enhance teamwork and long-term strategies to benefit minority and indigenous communities and combat poverty. His past work has significantly focused on immigration, education funding, and anti-discrimination, making him a seasoned advocate for progressive change.
His legislative accomplishments include sponsoring both the constitutional amendment to allocate more money from New Mexico’s $27 Billion Permanent School Fund for early childhood educational programs in 2020 and authorizing the sale of recreational marijuana in 2019 (HB356). He also voted to add financial literacy and media literacy courses to public school curriculums (HB 1205, HB356) and changes to liquor licensing enabling local restaurants to compete with national chains (HB 255, 2021). Additionally, Maestas has consistently voted for reproductive rights and pro-immigrant policies.
We recommend Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas for Senate District 26 based on his track record of working on policies specifically to strengthen reproductive rights, support and resources for immigrant families, and invest in education and schools.Antonio 'Moe' Maestas
Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 26. He has served in the Senate since 2022, previously served in the House, and currently serves on the Senate Education Committee and Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee.
Maestas has worked as an attorney for over 25 years and is currently employed at Candelaria Law, LLC. His past work experience includes owning/managing a personal injury law firm, serving as Assistant District Attorney for Bernalillo County, and as a Union Machinist.
Maestas is motivated to run for re-election to Senate District 26 because of his passion for education, civil rights, and serving minority communities. His policy priorities include economic development through affordable broadband, transportation infrastructure, and establishing a fair progressive tax system. He is also focused on improving public safety, including adequately funding the District Attorney’s Office and criminal courts as well as investing in treatment addiction services.
He is well known for challenging the political dynamics in the House and Senate, aiming to enhance teamwork and long-term strategies to benefit minority and indigenous communities and combat poverty. His past work has significantly focused on immigration, education funding, and anti-discrimination, making him a seasoned advocate for progressive change.
His legislative accomplishments include sponsoring both the constitutional amendment to allocate more money from New Mexico’s $27 Billion Permanent School Fund for early childhood educational programs in 2020 and authorizing the sale of recreational marijuana in 2019 (HB356). He also voted to add financial literacy and media literacy courses to public school curriculums (HB 1205, HB356) and changes to liquor licensing enabling local restaurants to compete with national chains (HB 255, 2021). Additionally, Maestas has consistently voted for reproductive rights and pro-immigrant policies.
We recommend Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas for Senate District 26 based on his track record of working on policies specifically to strengthen reproductive rights, support and resources for immigrant families, and invest in education and schools.State Senate District
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Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 26. He has served in the Senate since 2022, previously served in the House, and currently serves on the Senate Education Committee and Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee.
Maestas has worked as an attorney for over 25 years and is currently employed at Candelaria Law, LLC. His past work experience includes owning/managing a personal injury law firm, serving as Assistant District Attorney for Bernalillo County, and as a Union Machinist.
Maestas is motivated to run for re-election to Senate District 26 because of his passion for education, civil rights, and serving minority communities. His policy priorities include economic development through affordable broadband, transportation infrastructure, and establishing a fair progressive tax system. He is also focused on improving public safety, including adequately funding the District Attorney’s Office and criminal courts as well as investing in treatment addiction services.
He is well known for challenging the political dynamics in the House and Senate, aiming to enhance teamwork and long-term strategies to benefit minority and indigenous communities and combat poverty. His past work has significantly focused on immigration, education funding, and anti-discrimination, making him a seasoned advocate for progressive change.
His legislative accomplishments include sponsoring both the constitutional amendment to allocate more money from New Mexico’s $27 Billion Permanent School Fund for early childhood educational programs in 2020 and authorizing the sale of recreational marijuana in 2019 (HB356). He also voted to add financial literacy and media literacy courses to public school curriculums (HB 1205, HB356) and changes to liquor licensing enabling local restaurants to compete with national chains (HB 255, 2021). Additionally, Maestas has consistently voted for reproductive rights and pro-immigrant policies.
We recommend Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas for Senate District 26 based on his track record of working on policies specifically to strengthen reproductive rights, support and resources for immigrant families, and invest in education and schools.
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Julie A. Radoslovich is running against incumbent Antonio "Moe" Maestas in the Democratic Primary for NM State Senate, District 26. She currently works as a Gifted Student Educator at South Valley Academy (SVA), where she also previously served as Principal/Director for 6 ½ years, leading the school’s expansion from 250 students in grades 9-12 to 630 students in grades 6-12. She also served as Head Teacher for 5 years and in instructor/educator roles for several years. Before joining SVA, she worked in policy analyst and legislative support roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Radoslovich is well-known for her volunteer and leadership experience focused on education policy/access and civil rights, including leading advocacy efforts to increase access to driver's licenses for undocumented New Mexicans as well as improving eligibility guidelines for the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship Program. She has also served on the boards of Encuentro, the Sofia Center for Professional Development, and Albuquerque Interfaith, as well as serving as President of the Pat Hurley Neighborhood Association, Ward and Precinct Chair for the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County, and as a member of the NM Teacher Evaluation Task Force.
She is motivated to run for Senate District 26 by her desire to enhance dialogue and partnerships within the community to determine solutions to challenges facing New Mexicans that are multidimensional and historically rooted. Her priorities include decreasing crime through increased mental health support, enacting constitutional gun safety reform, and codifying a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women task force in the state. Additionally, she supports prioritizing economic growth through policies such as affordable housing, paid family medical leave, and programs that help first time homebuyers. She also supports educational success through training programs and increased teacher pay as well as internship support and environmental protections through the development of carbon negative jobs and increasing accountability for polluters. Lastly, she also supports driver authorization cards irrespective of citizenship status based on her firsthand experiences at South Valley Academy where many of her students came from mixed-status families.
While we recommend Antonio 'Moe' Maestas for Senate District 26, Julie Radoslovich would also be a viable candidate based on her record of working in education, civil and human rights policies, and someone with broad and deep community involvement via both professional and volunteer experiences.Julie Radoslovich
Julie A. Radoslovich is running against incumbent Antonio "Moe" Maestas in the Democratic Primary for NM State Senate, District 26. She currently works as a Gifted Student Educator at South Valley Academy (SVA), where she also previously served as Principal/Director for 6 ½ years, leading the school’s expansion from 250 students in grades 9-12 to 630 students in grades 6-12. She also served as Head Teacher for 5 years and in instructor/educator roles for several years. Before joining SVA, she worked in policy analyst and legislative support roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Radoslovich is well-known for her volunteer and leadership experience focused on education policy/access and civil rights, including leading advocacy efforts to increase access to driver's licenses for undocumented New Mexicans as well as improving eligibility guidelines for the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship Program. She has also served on the boards of Encuentro, the Sofia Center for Professional Development, and Albuquerque Interfaith, as well as serving as President of the Pat Hurley Neighborhood Association, Ward and Precinct Chair for the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County, and as a member of the NM Teacher Evaluation Task Force.
She is motivated to run for Senate District 26 by her desire to enhance dialogue and partnerships within the community to determine solutions to challenges facing New Mexicans that are multidimensional and historically rooted. Her priorities include decreasing crime through increased mental health support, enacting constitutional gun safety reform, and codifying a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women task force in the state. Additionally, she supports prioritizing economic growth through policies such as affordable housing, paid family medical leave, and programs that help first time homebuyers. She also supports educational success through training programs and increased teacher pay as well as internship support and environmental protections through the development of carbon negative jobs and increasing accountability for polluters. Lastly, she also supports driver authorization cards irrespective of citizenship status based on her firsthand experiences at South Valley Academy where many of her students came from mixed-status families.
While we recommend Antonio 'Moe' Maestas for Senate District 26, Julie Radoslovich would also be a viable candidate based on her record of working in education, civil and human rights policies, and someone with broad and deep community involvement via both professional and volunteer experiences.State Senate DistrictJulie A. Radoslovich is running against incumbent Antonio "Moe" Maestas in the Democratic Primary for NM State Senate, District 26. She currently works as a Gifted Student Educator at South Valley Academy (SVA), where she also previously served as Principal/Director for 6 ½ years, leading the school’s expansion from 250 students in grades 9-12 to 630 students in grades 6-12. She also served as Head Teacher for 5 years and in instructor/educator roles for several years. Before joining SVA, she worked in policy analyst and legislative support roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Radoslovich is well-known for her volunteer and leadership experience focused on education policy/access and civil rights, including leading advocacy efforts to increase access to driver's licenses for undocumented New Mexicans as well as improving eligibility guidelines for the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship Program. She has also served on the boards of Encuentro, the Sofia Center for Professional Development, and Albuquerque Interfaith, as well as serving as President of the Pat Hurley Neighborhood Association, Ward and Precinct Chair for the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County, and as a member of the NM Teacher Evaluation Task Force.
She is motivated to run for Senate District 26 by her desire to enhance dialogue and partnerships within the community to determine solutions to challenges facing New Mexicans that are multidimensional and historically rooted. Her priorities include decreasing crime through increased mental health support, enacting constitutional gun safety reform, and codifying a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women task force in the state. Additionally, she supports prioritizing economic growth through policies such as affordable housing, paid family medical leave, and programs that help first time homebuyers. She also supports educational success through training programs and increased teacher pay as well as internship support and environmental protections through the development of carbon negative jobs and increasing accountability for polluters. Lastly, she also supports driver authorization cards irrespective of citizenship status based on her firsthand experiences at South Valley Academy where many of her students came from mixed-status families.
While we recommend Antonio 'Moe' Maestas for Senate District 26, Julie Radoslovich would also be a viable candidate based on her record of working in education, civil and human rights policies, and someone with broad and deep community involvement via both professional and volunteer experiences.Julie Radoslovich
Julie A. Radoslovich is running against incumbent Antonio "Moe" Maestas in the Democratic Primary for NM State Senate, District 26. She currently works as a Gifted Student Educator at South Valley Academy (SVA), where she also previously served as Principal/Director for 6 ½ years, leading the school’s expansion from 250 students in grades 9-12 to 630 students in grades 6-12. She also served as Head Teacher for 5 years and in instructor/educator roles for several years. Before joining SVA, she worked in policy analyst and legislative support roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Radoslovich is well-known for her volunteer and leadership experience focused on education policy/access and civil rights, including leading advocacy efforts to increase access to driver's licenses for undocumented New Mexicans as well as improving eligibility guidelines for the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship Program. She has also served on the boards of Encuentro, the Sofia Center for Professional Development, and Albuquerque Interfaith, as well as serving as President of the Pat Hurley Neighborhood Association, Ward and Precinct Chair for the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County, and as a member of the NM Teacher Evaluation Task Force.
She is motivated to run for Senate District 26 by her desire to enhance dialogue and partnerships within the community to determine solutions to challenges facing New Mexicans that are multidimensional and historically rooted. Her priorities include decreasing crime through increased mental health support, enacting constitutional gun safety reform, and codifying a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women task force in the state. Additionally, she supports prioritizing economic growth through policies such as affordable housing, paid family medical leave, and programs that help first time homebuyers. She also supports educational success through training programs and increased teacher pay as well as internship support and environmental protections through the development of carbon negative jobs and increasing accountability for polluters. Lastly, she also supports driver authorization cards irrespective of citizenship status based on her firsthand experiences at South Valley Academy where many of her students came from mixed-status families.
While we recommend Antonio 'Moe' Maestas for Senate District 26, Julie Radoslovich would also be a viable candidate based on her record of working in education, civil and human rights policies, and someone with broad and deep community involvement via both professional and volunteer experiences.State Senate District
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Julie A. Radoslovich is running against incumbent Antonio "Moe" Maestas in the Democratic Primary for NM State Senate, District 26. She currently works as a Gifted Student Educator at South Valley Academy (SVA), where she also previously served as Principal/Director for 6 ½ years, leading the school’s expansion from 250 students in grades 9-12 to 630 students in grades 6-12. She also served as Head Teacher for 5 years and in instructor/educator roles for several years. Before joining SVA, she worked in policy analyst and legislative support roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Radoslovich is well-known for her volunteer and leadership experience focused on education policy/access and civil rights, including leading advocacy efforts to increase access to driver's licenses for undocumented New Mexicans as well as improving eligibility guidelines for the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship Program. She has also served on the boards of Encuentro, the Sofia Center for Professional Development, and Albuquerque Interfaith, as well as serving as President of the Pat Hurley Neighborhood Association, Ward and Precinct Chair for the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County, and as a member of the NM Teacher Evaluation Task Force.
She is motivated to run for Senate District 26 by her desire to enhance dialogue and partnerships within the community to determine solutions to challenges facing New Mexicans that are multidimensional and historically rooted. Her priorities include decreasing crime through increased mental health support, enacting constitutional gun safety reform, and codifying a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women task force in the state. Additionally, she supports prioritizing economic growth through policies such as affordable housing, paid family medical leave, and programs that help first time homebuyers. She also supports educational success through training programs and increased teacher pay as well as internship support and environmental protections through the development of carbon negative jobs and increasing accountability for polluters. Lastly, she also supports driver authorization cards irrespective of citizenship status based on her firsthand experiences at South Valley Academy where many of her students came from mixed-status families.
While we recommend Antonio 'Moe' Maestas for Senate District 26, Julie Radoslovich would also be a viable candidate based on her record of working in education, civil and human rights policies, and someone with broad and deep community involvement via both professional and volunteer experiences.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.
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Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela is running for re-election for House District 16. She has served in the seat since 2023, and is Vice Chair of the House Enrolling and Engrossing Committee and member of the House Education Committee and House Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee.
She currently works as a Project Coordinator for Dual Language Education NM, with past experience that includes teaching as a Bilingual Math teacher, Computer and Spanish teacher, and ESL tutor. Volunteer experience includes serving as a Federation Representative for Albuquerque Teachers Federation, ESL tutor for adults and children, and a Youth Minister.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s passion to run derives from her rich and diverse background as an immigrant, educator, woman, and engineer, and her desire to create a foundation of equity, fairness, and sustainability for all New Mexicans. Her priorities include strengthening education by fully funding early childhood, K-12, and extracurricular programs, and ensuring the recruitment and retention of excellent teachers. Gurrola Valenzuela supports public safety measures through equipping law enforcement with essential tools to prevent gun violence and crime. Additionally, she is committed to reducing homelessness through investments in evidence-based mental health and substance abuse programs, and by increasing affordable housing options. She also supports the expansion of New Mexico’s renewable energy, technology, film, and healthcare sectors to create good-paying, lifelong career opportunities.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s voting record in past legislative sessions aligns with a focus on equitable education, fair wages and safe working conditions, clean energy, and social justice, including support for clean energy standards (HB41), protecting abortion and gender affirming healthcare (SB13), and co-sponsoring legislation requiring public colleges and universities to include information on affirmative consent during orientation (HB151) as well as requiring menstrual products in public schools (HB134).
We highly recommend Yanira Gurrola for House District 16 based on her consistent support for education, investing in social services and healthcare access, and focus on reinforcing young people and meaningful economic development.Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela
Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela is running for re-election for House District 16. She has served in the seat since 2023, and is Vice Chair of the House Enrolling and Engrossing Committee and member of the House Education Committee and House Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee.
She currently works as a Project Coordinator for Dual Language Education NM, with past experience that includes teaching as a Bilingual Math teacher, Computer and Spanish teacher, and ESL tutor. Volunteer experience includes serving as a Federation Representative for Albuquerque Teachers Federation, ESL tutor for adults and children, and a Youth Minister.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s passion to run derives from her rich and diverse background as an immigrant, educator, woman, and engineer, and her desire to create a foundation of equity, fairness, and sustainability for all New Mexicans. Her priorities include strengthening education by fully funding early childhood, K-12, and extracurricular programs, and ensuring the recruitment and retention of excellent teachers. Gurrola Valenzuela supports public safety measures through equipping law enforcement with essential tools to prevent gun violence and crime. Additionally, she is committed to reducing homelessness through investments in evidence-based mental health and substance abuse programs, and by increasing affordable housing options. She also supports the expansion of New Mexico’s renewable energy, technology, film, and healthcare sectors to create good-paying, lifelong career opportunities.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s voting record in past legislative sessions aligns with a focus on equitable education, fair wages and safe working conditions, clean energy, and social justice, including support for clean energy standards (HB41), protecting abortion and gender affirming healthcare (SB13), and co-sponsoring legislation requiring public colleges and universities to include information on affirmative consent during orientation (HB151) as well as requiring menstrual products in public schools (HB134).
We highly recommend Yanira Gurrola for House District 16 based on her consistent support for education, investing in social services and healthcare access, and focus on reinforcing young people and meaningful economic development.House DistrictYanira Gurrola Valenzuela is running for re-election for House District 16. She has served in the seat since 2023, and is Vice Chair of the House Enrolling and Engrossing Committee and member of the House Education Committee and House Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee.
She currently works as a Project Coordinator for Dual Language Education NM, with past experience that includes teaching as a Bilingual Math teacher, Computer and Spanish teacher, and ESL tutor. Volunteer experience includes serving as a Federation Representative for Albuquerque Teachers Federation, ESL tutor for adults and children, and a Youth Minister.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s passion to run derives from her rich and diverse background as an immigrant, educator, woman, and engineer, and her desire to create a foundation of equity, fairness, and sustainability for all New Mexicans. Her priorities include strengthening education by fully funding early childhood, K-12, and extracurricular programs, and ensuring the recruitment and retention of excellent teachers. Gurrola Valenzuela supports public safety measures through equipping law enforcement with essential tools to prevent gun violence and crime. Additionally, she is committed to reducing homelessness through investments in evidence-based mental health and substance abuse programs, and by increasing affordable housing options. She also supports the expansion of New Mexico’s renewable energy, technology, film, and healthcare sectors to create good-paying, lifelong career opportunities.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s voting record in past legislative sessions aligns with a focus on equitable education, fair wages and safe working conditions, clean energy, and social justice, including support for clean energy standards (HB41), protecting abortion and gender affirming healthcare (SB13), and co-sponsoring legislation requiring public colleges and universities to include information on affirmative consent during orientation (HB151) as well as requiring menstrual products in public schools (HB134).
We highly recommend Yanira Gurrola for House District 16 based on her consistent support for education, investing in social services and healthcare access, and focus on reinforcing young people and meaningful economic development.Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela
Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela is running for re-election for House District 16. She has served in the seat since 2023, and is Vice Chair of the House Enrolling and Engrossing Committee and member of the House Education Committee and House Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee.
She currently works as a Project Coordinator for Dual Language Education NM, with past experience that includes teaching as a Bilingual Math teacher, Computer and Spanish teacher, and ESL tutor. Volunteer experience includes serving as a Federation Representative for Albuquerque Teachers Federation, ESL tutor for adults and children, and a Youth Minister.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s passion to run derives from her rich and diverse background as an immigrant, educator, woman, and engineer, and her desire to create a foundation of equity, fairness, and sustainability for all New Mexicans. Her priorities include strengthening education by fully funding early childhood, K-12, and extracurricular programs, and ensuring the recruitment and retention of excellent teachers. Gurrola Valenzuela supports public safety measures through equipping law enforcement with essential tools to prevent gun violence and crime. Additionally, she is committed to reducing homelessness through investments in evidence-based mental health and substance abuse programs, and by increasing affordable housing options. She also supports the expansion of New Mexico’s renewable energy, technology, film, and healthcare sectors to create good-paying, lifelong career opportunities.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s voting record in past legislative sessions aligns with a focus on equitable education, fair wages and safe working conditions, clean energy, and social justice, including support for clean energy standards (HB41), protecting abortion and gender affirming healthcare (SB13), and co-sponsoring legislation requiring public colleges and universities to include information on affirmative consent during orientation (HB151) as well as requiring menstrual products in public schools (HB134).
We highly recommend Yanira Gurrola for House District 16 based on her consistent support for education, investing in social services and healthcare access, and focus on reinforcing young people and meaningful economic development.House District
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Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela is running for re-election for House District 16. She has served in the seat since 2023, and is Vice Chair of the House Enrolling and Engrossing Committee and member of the House Education Committee and House Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee.
She currently works as a Project Coordinator for Dual Language Education NM, with past experience that includes teaching as a Bilingual Math teacher, Computer and Spanish teacher, and ESL tutor. Volunteer experience includes serving as a Federation Representative for Albuquerque Teachers Federation, ESL tutor for adults and children, and a Youth Minister.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s passion to run derives from her rich and diverse background as an immigrant, educator, woman, and engineer, and her desire to create a foundation of equity, fairness, and sustainability for all New Mexicans. Her priorities include strengthening education by fully funding early childhood, K-12, and extracurricular programs, and ensuring the recruitment and retention of excellent teachers. Gurrola Valenzuela supports public safety measures through equipping law enforcement with essential tools to prevent gun violence and crime. Additionally, she is committed to reducing homelessness through investments in evidence-based mental health and substance abuse programs, and by increasing affordable housing options. She also supports the expansion of New Mexico’s renewable energy, technology, film, and healthcare sectors to create good-paying, lifelong career opportunities.
Gurrola Valenzuela’s voting record in past legislative sessions aligns with a focus on equitable education, fair wages and safe working conditions, clean energy, and social justice, including support for clean energy standards (HB41), protecting abortion and gender affirming healthcare (SB13), and co-sponsoring legislation requiring public colleges and universities to include information on affirmative consent during orientation (HB151) as well as requiring menstrual products in public schools (HB134).
We highly recommend Yanira Gurrola for House District 16 based on her consistent support for education, investing in social services and healthcare access, and focus on reinforcing young people and meaningful economic development.
Other Candidates
Other Candidates - HD16
Marsella Duarte is running against incumbent Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela in the Democratic Primary for House District 16. Duarte did not return a candidate questionnaire so the information presented is gathered only through public sources.
Duarte has a diverse background in education, legal work, and community engagement. A graduate of St. Pius X and New Mexico State University, she currently works as Community School Coordinator for Alamosa Elementary on Albuquerque’s Westside. She initially began her career in education, teaching Kindergarten at Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary, where she herself was educated. Additional experience includes working as a paralegal and office administrator, and at the state legislature as a Committee Assistant for the House Appropriations and Finance Committee and House Labor Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee.
Duarte has also held significant political and volunteer roles, including Chair and Vice-Chair of the Northwest Community Police Council, focusing on improving police-community relations, and leadership positions within the local Democratic Party.
Her campaign priorities include educational reform, economic development, environmental sustainability, healthcare accessibility, community safety, and advocating for specific initiatives including investing in direct classroom funding to renewable energy to community policing.
While we recommend Yanira Gurrola for House District 16, Marsella Duarte is also a viable candidate based on her experience in education, policy, and community organizing
Other Candidates - HD16
Marsella Duarte is running against incumbent Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela in the Democratic Primary for House District 16. Duarte did not return a candidate questionnaire so the information presented is gathered only through public sources.
Duarte has a diverse background in education, legal work, and community engagement. A graduate of St. Pius X and New Mexico State University, she currently works as Community School Coordinator for Alamosa Elementary on Albuquerque’s Westside. She initially began her career in education, teaching Kindergarten at Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary, where she herself was educated. Additional experience includes working as a paralegal and office administrator, and at the state legislature as a Committee Assistant for the House Appropriations and Finance Committee and House Labor Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee.
Duarte has also held significant political and volunteer roles, including Chair and Vice-Chair of the Northwest Community Police Council, focusing on improving police-community relations, and leadership positions within the local Democratic Party.
Her campaign priorities include educational reform, economic development, environmental sustainability, healthcare accessibility, community safety, and advocating for specific initiatives including investing in direct classroom funding to renewable energy to community policing.
While we recommend Yanira Gurrola for House District 16, Marsella Duarte is also a viable candidate based on her experience in education, policy, and community organizing
County District Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county-districted races on your ballot.
Bernalillo County Commission District 2 is an open seat this year as Stephen Michael Quezada is not running for re-election. Frank Baca and William Walker are running to represent this seat. We recommend Frank Baca.
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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.
CountyDistrictFrank 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.
Other Candidates
Other Candidates - BernCo2
William Walker
There is not enough public information for us to make a recommendation for or against William Walker for Bernalillo County Commission District 2.
Other Candidates - BernCo2
William Walker
There is not enough public information for us to make a recommendation for or against William Walker for Bernalillo County Commission District 2.
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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.CountyDistrictAdriann 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.CountyDistrict
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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.
Other Candidates
Other Candidates - BernCo3
Robert Padilla
Robert Padilla is running against incumbent Adriann Barboa for Bernalillo County Commission District 3. While we recommend Adriann Barboa for this seat, Robert Padilla is also a viable candidate based on his stated priority areas.
Laura Chavez
No public information could be found on Laura Chavez
Other Candidates - BernCo3
Robert Padilla
Robert Padilla is running against incumbent Adriann Barboa for Bernalillo County Commission District 3. While we recommend Adriann Barboa for this seat, Robert Padilla is also a viable candidate based on his stated priority areas.
Laura Chavez
No public information could be found on Laura Chavez
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Bernalillo County Commission District 2 is an open seat this year as Stephen Michael Quezada is not running for re-election. Frank Baca and William Walker are running to represent this seat. We recommend Frank Baca.