} if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { But, New Mexico is defined not only by our grit and our struggles it is defined by our resilience and determination. Voter data plays to Stansburys favor: there are about 218,000 registered Democrats in the district and 132,000 Republicans. A Democrat, Stansbury was formerly a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 28th district. font-size: 1.25em; flex: 0 0 175px; About months ago, very few people knew who Melanie Stansbury was and now here she is, about to become our next congressperson, KOAT Political Expert Brian Sanderoff said.Three years ago, Stansbury made her debut on the political scene when she won a state House seat, defeating Republican Jimmie Hall who had been in office for 14 years. font-weight: bold; Rep.-elect Melanie Stansbury's 24-point win Tuesday has Democrats feeling more optimistic about their fragile House majority. However, much of our infrastructure is either out of date or crumbling or communities do not have equitable access, particularly in rural and Tribal communities. The results have been certified. .electionsectionheading { border: 1px solid #999; Her father at one point worked in the extraction industry in the Four Corners region. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); 100% remote. Last summer, Rep. Melanie Ann Stansbury (D-N.M.) was a little-known politician with big ambitions and a self . }) $('#candidate-connection-twitter-78243').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); The results have been certified. As the next Congresswoman for New Mexicos First Congressional District, I will bring science, compassion, and my love for our community to deliver results for and lift up the voices of New Mexicans. }) Public policy. padding-left: 0; } She was a consultant at Sandia National Laboratories and later served as a program examiner in the Office of Management and Budget during the Obama administration. When we elect leaders who are committed to fighting racism and discrimination at all levels, systemic racism stands less of a chance. Grit. background-color: #f9d334; SANTA FE, N.M. - Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) addressed a Joint Session of the New Mexico State Legislature at the Roundhouse. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. .votebox-results-cell--check { Elections in 2023 | Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. In the New Mexico House of Representatives, I brought millions of dollars to Albuquerques first responders to improve public safety and address crime. } a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } I grew up helping sew garments, operating equipment and digging trenches and bussing tables nights and weekends. font-weight: 100; padding: 2px; Her background includes working as a consultant with national, state, local, and tribal governments and non-profit organizations that serve the public. Whether you are running a race where youve got hundreds of thousands of constituents you are trying to reach out to, or 200 (party officials) at the end of the day, really, politics is about having conversations about the issues you care about, she said. Ballotpedia is in the process of developing an encyclopedic list of published scorecards. clearInterval(nTimer); .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} } mail Email. It required a simple majority vote in the House. Born and raised in New Mexico, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury leads with determination and compassion. 1808) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that sought to criminalize the knowing import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFD). } border: 1px solid #aaa; background-color: #ccc; Be the first to hear about news, issues and our District! p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Stanbury prevailed in an. She was joined by Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice. 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U.S. Congress | $('.collapse').collapse('show'); I will also fight to ensure that our laws are inclusive of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and protect the rights and opportunities of all people to thrive. margin-top: 5px; I will continue to push for more educational opportunities for kids, increase pay for teachers, and for investments in education and community supports and wrap-around services from pre-K to college and continuing education. $('.hideResponses').hide(); .hideResponses { display: none;} In Congress, I will always seek ways to identify and dismantle systems of oppression. height: 100%; passed legislation focused on addressing childhood hunger, improving education, expanding economic opportunity and public safety, and improving access to healthcare, "I am beyond honored and grateful to have the endorsement of Din Equality and for the trust placed in me and our campaign, said Rep. Melanie Stansbury. Throughout my career, I have worked alongside our first responders and community organizations to bring much-needed resources to make our neighborhoods safer and improve community well-being. display: flex; So, what kind of lawmaker has Stansbury been, then and now?She is very much someone who is towing the party line. As a White House Fellow, she worked as a policy advisor on the Council on Environmental Quality. The results have been certified. .percentage_number { The task force has made impressive progress in its work so far, but much work remains. As a legislator I have voted to expand and protect access to healthcare, including protecting pre-existing conditions, and to keep out-of-pocket health care costs down because I know personally the impact medical bills can have on working families. padding: 2px 0; div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} .votebox_bp_logo { And the wisdom, creativity, and determination of our people. The results have been certified. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to provide for their family with a meaningful job with a living wage. It is imperative that we support the candidates who share our core values and will be true LGBTQIA+ advocates. Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at 11:40PM. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} font-size: 90%; Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} margin-top: 1px; To get this virus under control, we must continue to follow the guidance of health care professionals and the science, and ensure that vaccine distribution is done quickly and equitably.