Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico Endorses 15 Candidates for the House of Representatives

September 5
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ANTA FE – Today, Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico proudly endorsed the following 15 candidates for the New Mexico House of Representatives.


Endorsed Candidates

Rep. David Adkins
District 29     (Bernalillo)

Brenda Boatman            
District 23     (Bernalillo and Sandoval)

Rep. Cathrynn Brown    
District 55      (Eddy)

Rep. Rebecca Dow           
District 38     (Grant, Hidalgo, and Sierra)

Rep. David Gallegos
District 61      (Lea)

Ray Gallegos         
District 17      (Bernalillo)

John Jones
District 30     (Bernalillo)

Rep. Rick Little                 
District 53      (Dona Ana and Otero)

Rep. Rod Montoya
District 1        (San Juan)

Rep. Greg Nibert              
District 59      (Chavez and Lincoln)

Rep. Gregg Schmedes
District 22     (Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe)

Lisa Shin
District 43     (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and Santa Fe)

Rep. James Strickler
District 2        (San Juan)

David Tofsted       
District 36     (Dona Ana)

Martin Zamora                
District 63     (Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Roosevelt, and San Miguel)

 

“At Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico, we take our endorsements very seriously,” said Vince Torres, President and Executive Director. “These men and women have all completed our thorough vetting process, and we are confident that they will work with us to achieve our vision for New Mexico—a state where religious freedom flourishes, families thrive, and life is cherished. As you consider your vote in New Mexico’s general election on November 6, I encourage you to support these great candidates.”

Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico endorses candidates based on their voting records and/or responses to a Candidate Survey on topics related to family, life, and religious freedom.

 

Statements of Support

Representative David Adkins    

District 29 (Bernalillo)

“As a veteran, pastor, and small business owner, Representative David Adkins is one of the most honorable and respected members of the House of Representatives. During his time at the State Capitol, he has demonstrated an ability to work across the aisle and has been a faithful champion for life and strong families. The citizens of House District 29 would be well served to send David back to Santa Fe for another term, and we are proud to support his reelection.”

 

Brenda Boatman

District 23 (Bernalillo and Sandoval)

“Brenda Boatman served our nation honorably in the U.S. Army and now she has answered the call to serve the people of District 23 in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Brenda’s leadership skills, life experience, and commitment to faith and family are attributes we desperately need in Santa Fe, and we are proud to support her campaign.”

 

Representative Cathrynn Brown

District 55 (Eddy)

“Representative Cathrynn Brown is one of the most effective legislators in Santa Fe and the people of House District 55 are fortunate to have her. In addition to always putting the interests of her district first, Cathrynn has been a strong defender of life, family values, and religious freedom, and we are honored to support her reelection.”

 Representative Rebecca Dow    

District 38 (Grant, Hidalgo, and Sierra)

Family Policy Foundation Statesmen Academy, Class of 2018

“Since her election in 2016, Representative Rebecca Dow has represented the people of District 38 with great passion and integrity. As an education consultant, she has been a powerful voice for parents and families, and has demonstrated a willingness to work across the aisle to get things done. Rebecca is also a graduate of our Family Policy Foundation Statesmen Academy, and we are proud to support her reelection.”

 Representative David Gallegos 

District 61 (Lea)

Family Policy Foundation Statesmen Academy, Class of 2017

“There is not a stronger advocate for life and religious freedom in the House of Representatives than David Gallegos. In addition to leading the Legislative Prayer Caucus, David has been a faithful champion for pro-life legislation and an outspoken defender of our First Amendment rights. The citizens of House District 61 are blessed to have David in Santa Fe and we are honored to support his reelection.” 

Ray Gallegos

District 17 (Bernalillo)

“As a small business owner, family man, and native of the North Valley, Ray Gallegos is the best candidate to represent the people of House District 17. Ray’s leadership experience and his commitment to faith and family will make him an extremely valuable addition to the House of Representatives, and we are excited to support his candidacy. For pro-life and pro-family voters, the choice is clear. Vote Ray Gallegos for State Representative.”

 

John Jones

District 30 (Bernalillo)

“Commander John Jones (U.S. Navy (Ret.)) served our nation for more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy and now he has answered the call to serve the people of District 30 in the New Mexico House of Representatives. As a legislator, John will provide the bold leadership we need to strengthen families, protect the dignity of human life, and defend our religious liberties. We are honored to support his campaign and we thank him for his many years of military service.”

 

Representative Rick Little

District 53 (Dona Ana and Otero)

“While serving in the New Mexico House, Representative Rick Little has been one of our greatest champions for life. In addition to sponsoring key legislation to protect the unborn, Rick has worked diligently to strengthen parental rights and protect victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking. We need more legislators like Rick in public office and we encourage the people of District 53 to send him back to Santa Fe for another term.”

 

Representative Rod Montoya

Minority Whip           

District 1 (San Juan)

Family Policy Foundation Statesmen Academy, Class of 2018

“Representative Rod Montoya is one of the most influential leaders in our state legislature and one of our greatest champions for strengthening families, defending life, and protecting religious freedom. From the moment he took office in 2015, Rod has exhibited bold leadership and a willingness to work across the aisle, without comprising on the issues that matter most. The people of House District 1 are fortunate to have Rod as their State Representative, and we are proud to support his reelection.”

 

Representative Greg Nibert                   

District 59 (Chavez and Lincoln)

“Representative Greg Nibert is a widely respected member of the New Mexico House and we are proud to support his campaign. Since his election in 2016, Greg has been an active member of the Legislative Prayer Caucus and a faithful supporter of pro-life and pro-family legislation. The citizens of District 59 are well-represented with Greg in Santa Fe and we look forward to having him at the State Capitol for another term.”

 

Representative Gregg Schmedes          

District 22 (Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe)

“The people of District 22 deserve a leader who shares and champions their values, and Representative Gregg Schmedes is that leader. As a legislator, Gregg will work across the aisle to ensure that the best ideas come forward, without compromising his core convictions regarding the sanctity of life and the importance of religious freedom. Gregg is leader we can trust to represent not only the best interests of his district, but the best interests of New Mexico, and we are proud to support him.”

 

Lisa Shin

District 43 (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and Santa Fe)

“As a longtime resident and businessowner in Los Alamos, Lisa Shin is the best candidate to represent the people of House District 43. Lisa’s leadership skills and experience as a small business owner, combined with her commitment to faith and family, will make her an extremely valuable addition to the House of Representatives, and we are proud to support her in this critical race.”

 

Representative James Strickler

District 2 (San Juan)

“Representative James Strickler has been a stalwart of pro-family, pro-life, and pro-religious freedom efforts for years, and the people of House District 2 are fortunate to have him as their representative in Santa Fe. James’ experience and understanding of the legislative process is invaluable and we need more legislators like him in the New Mexico legislature. We are thankful for James’ years of public service and we are honored to support him for another term.”

 

David Tofsted

District 36 (Dona Ana)

“For 36 years, David Tofsted served our state and nation as a Signal Corps officer with the U.S. Army, at White Sands Missile Range. Now he has answered the call to serve the people of District 36 in the New Mexico House of Representatives and we are pleased to support his candidacy. We need more legislators devoted to protecting the dignity of human life and strengthening the family, and David will be a welcomed addition to the New Mexico legislature.”

 

Martin Zamora

District 63 (Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Roosevelt, and San Miguel)

“As a native rancher, farmer, and family man, Martin Zamora is the best candidate to represent the people of House District 63. Martin’s leadership experience, knowledge, and commitment to faith and family will make him a valuable addition to the House of Representatives, and we are proud to support his candidacy.”

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Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico is one of more than 40 state-based family policy councils across the nation. Please note, Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico did not consider or survey candidates in all races. Vince Torres is available for comment by contacting Autumn Leva, Media@familypolicyalliance.com.