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State Senator, District 24
Senate District 24 is an open seat this year as Senator Nancy Rodriguez is not running for re-election. Anna Hansen, Linda Trujillo, and Veronick Krupnik are running to represent this seat. We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24.
Veronica Krupnik is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. Krupnik currently works as Leadership Analyst for the Office of House Majority Leader Representative Gail Chasey. Previously, she worked as Program Coordinator for CASA, Lead Community Facilitator for Tewa Women United’s Tribal Youth Program, and as a Data Use & Capacity Workgroup Consultant for Casey Family Programs.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as Vice President for CASA’s board, Co-founder of CASA’s Young Professional Philanthropists Initiative, Chair of the Young Democrats of Santa Fe County, and as a volunteer for the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. She also served a 3-year term on the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council, where she advocated for children navigating immigration status.
Krupnik is motivated to run for Senate District 24 by her lived experience as an Indigenous Commit leader and profound commitment to advocating for the rights and resources of children and families. She is also focused on addressing the historical underrepresentation of American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in elected offices, and is motivated by her first hand experience with the foster care system in New Mexico.
Her priorities include transitioning New Mexico to fully renewable energies, increasing pay for educators across the state, and establishing a tribal education fund. Additionally, she would focus on immigration policies that move us away from detaining immigrants and towards more human centered policies. She also supports LGBTQ2S+ liberation, working families, and a 32-hour work week. She has a track record of providing essential context and policy support on education, healthcare, and issues and priorities relating to the protection of children and families in New Mexico, specifically those system-impacted by child welfare, and also worked on the Dignity Not Detention Act (SB145). She supports the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program through HUD, and is committed to making significant investments in holistic community safety beyond policing.
We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24 based on her community organizing experience, policy work, and lived experience.
Veronica Krupnik is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. Krupnik currently works as Leadership Analyst for the Office of House Majority Leader Representative Gail Chasey. Previously, she worked as Program Coordinator for CASA, Lead Community Facilitator for Tewa Women United’s Tribal Youth Program, and as a Data Use & Capacity Workgroup Consultant for Casey Family Programs.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as Vice President for CASA’s board, Co-founder of CASA’s Young Professional Philanthropists Initiative, Chair of the Young Democrats of Santa Fe County, and as a volunteer for the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. She also served a 3-year term on the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council, where she advocated for children navigating immigration status.
Krupnik is motivated to run for Senate District 24 by her lived experience as an Indigenous Commit leader and profound commitment to advocating for the rights and resources of children and families. She is also focused on addressing the historical underrepresentation of American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in elected offices, and is motivated by her first hand experience with the foster care system in New Mexico.
Her priorities include transitioning New Mexico to fully renewable energies, increasing pay for educators across the state, and establishing a tribal education fund. Additionally, she would focus on immigration policies that move us away from detaining immigrants and towards more human centered policies. She also supports LGBTQ2S+ liberation, working families, and a 32-hour work week. She has a track record of providing essential context and policy support on education, healthcare, and issues and priorities relating to the protection of children and families in New Mexico, specifically those system-impacted by child welfare, and also worked on the Dignity Not Detention Act (SB145). She supports the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program through HUD, and is committed to making significant investments in holistic community safety beyond policing.
We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24 based on her community organizing experience, policy work, and lived experience.
Endorsed By: Dreams in Action
,
Working Families Party New Mexico
,
Equality New Mexico
,
NM Native Vote
,
OLÉ
,
"Gail Chasey, Majority Leader, State Representative", "Yanira Gurrola, State Representative"
Veronica Krupnik is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. Krupnik currently works as Leadership Analyst for the Office of House Majority Leader Representative Gail Chasey. Previously, she worked as Program Coordinator for CASA, Lead Community Facilitator for Tewa Women United’s Tribal Youth Program, and as a Data Use & Capacity Workgroup Consultant for Casey Family Programs.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as Vice President for CASA’s board, Co-founder of CASA’s Young Professional Philanthropists Initiative, Chair of the Young Democrats of Santa Fe County, and as a volunteer for the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. She also served a 3-year term on the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council, where she advocated for children navigating immigration status.
Krupnik is motivated to run for Senate District 24 by her lived experience as an Indigenous Commit leader and profound commitment to advocating for the rights and resources of children and families. She is also focused on addressing the historical underrepresentation of American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in elected offices, and is motivated by her first hand experience with the foster care system in New Mexico.
Her priorities include transitioning New Mexico to fully renewable energies, increasing pay for educators across the state, and establishing a tribal education fund. Additionally, she would focus on immigration policies that move us away from detaining immigrants and towards more human centered policies. She also supports LGBTQ2S+ liberation, working families, and a 32-hour work week. She has a track record of providing essential context and policy support on education, healthcare, and issues and priorities relating to the protection of children and families in New Mexico, specifically those system-impacted by child welfare, and also worked on the Dignity Not Detention Act (SB145). She supports the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program through HUD, and is committed to making significant investments in holistic community safety beyond policing.
We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24 based on her community organizing experience, policy work, and lived experience.
Endorsed By: Dreams in Action
,
Working Families Party New Mexico
,
Equality New Mexico
,
NM Native Vote
,
OLÉ
,
"Gail Chasey, Majority Leader, State Representative", "Yanira Gurrola, State Representative"
Anna C. Hansen is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources. Hansen currently serves as Commissioner, District 2 for Santa Fe County, and previously worked as Director of Community Building and Development for Oshara Village, Art Director and founding member of Green Fire Times, and owned/managed Dakini Design & Photography.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as a Commissioner on the Santa Fe River Commission and on the Parks and Recreation Commission, board member for the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and as former Chair of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety. She is also a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, Conservation Voters of New Mexico, Sierra Club, CCNS, Santa Fe Watershed Association, and Federation of Democratic Women of Santa Fe County.
Hansen’s priorities include protecting the public from the radioactive contaminants that have been left in the ground above our drinking water system, increasing behavioral healthcare access, creating partnerships to address addiction issues, creating solutions for affordable housing, and increasing funding for roads, parks, and essential infrastructure.
As Commissioner, Hansen led work to pass the Hard Rock Mining Ordinance in the Sustainable Land Development Code, one of the most progressive ordinances on Development of Countywide Impacts in the country. In 2019 she passed the Energy Efficiency Codes to bring the county up to date with the state regulations, and she also supports the adoption of the 2021 Energy Efficiency Codes. She has also worked to increase affordable housing and behavioral health services, including passing an ordinance to address short-term rentals and helping to create La Sala, a detox and behavioral crisis center.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Anna Hansen is also a viable candidate based on her record as an environmental champion and focus on increasing healthcare and housing access.
Anna C. Hansen is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources. Hansen currently serves as Commissioner, District 2 for Santa Fe County, and previously worked as Director of Community Building and Development for Oshara Village, Art Director and founding member of Green Fire Times, and owned/managed Dakini Design & Photography.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as a Commissioner on the Santa Fe River Commission and on the Parks and Recreation Commission, board member for the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and as former Chair of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety. She is also a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, Conservation Voters of New Mexico, Sierra Club, CCNS, Santa Fe Watershed Association, and Federation of Democratic Women of Santa Fe County.
Hansen’s priorities include protecting the public from the radioactive contaminants that have been left in the ground above our drinking water system, increasing behavioral healthcare access, creating partnerships to address addiction issues, creating solutions for affordable housing, and increasing funding for roads, parks, and essential infrastructure.
As Commissioner, Hansen led work to pass the Hard Rock Mining Ordinance in the Sustainable Land Development Code, one of the most progressive ordinances on Development of Countywide Impacts in the country. In 2019 she passed the Energy Efficiency Codes to bring the county up to date with the state regulations, and she also supports the adoption of the 2021 Energy Efficiency Codes. She has also worked to increase affordable housing and behavioral health services, including passing an ordinance to address short-term rentals and helping to create La Sala, a detox and behavioral crisis center.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Anna Hansen is also a viable candidate based on her record as an environmental champion and focus on increasing healthcare and housing access.
Anna C. Hansen is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources. Hansen currently serves as Commissioner, District 2 for Santa Fe County, and previously worked as Director of Community Building and Development for Oshara Village, Art Director and founding member of Green Fire Times, and owned/managed Dakini Design & Photography.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as a Commissioner on the Santa Fe River Commission and on the Parks and Recreation Commission, board member for the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and as former Chair of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety. She is also a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, Conservation Voters of New Mexico, Sierra Club, CCNS, Santa Fe Watershed Association, and Federation of Democratic Women of Santa Fe County.
Hansen’s priorities include protecting the public from the radioactive contaminants that have been left in the ground above our drinking water system, increasing behavioral healthcare access, creating partnerships to address addiction issues, creating solutions for affordable housing, and increasing funding for roads, parks, and essential infrastructure.
As Commissioner, Hansen led work to pass the Hard Rock Mining Ordinance in the Sustainable Land Development Code, one of the most progressive ordinances on Development of Countywide Impacts in the country. In 2019 she passed the Energy Efficiency Codes to bring the county up to date with the state regulations, and she also supports the adoption of the 2021 Energy Efficiency Codes. She has also worked to increase affordable housing and behavioral health services, including passing an ordinance to address short-term rentals and helping to create La Sala, a detox and behavioral crisis center.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Anna Hansen is also a viable candidate based on her record as an environmental champion and focus on increasing healthcare and housing access.
Linda Trujillo is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She is a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico and previously served in the NM House of Representatives from 2017-2020. Trujillo also served on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education from 2011-2017, and was honored as School Board Member of the Year by the New Mexico School Boards Association, where she served as president.
Trujillo’s drive to run for office is rooted in her personal experiences with financial uncertainty, food insecurity, and healthcare challenges alongside her 25+ years of experience working in education and public administration. Her priorities include championing policies and financial resources that ensure equitable funding for K-12 education, establish robust career and technical education programs, expand healthcare access in both urban and rural communities, and foster high-wage economic opportunities for all.
During her previous two terms in the legislature, she sponsored and cosponsored legislation to modernize elections and increase accessibility, create the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, and remove barriers for individuals 65+ years of age to attend higher education courses. Additionally, Trujillo led the development of the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, demonstrating her ability to collaborate effectively with community stakeholders and policymakers, and during her term of service as State Representative, sponsored and voted for legislation to support environmental issues including HB 93 and 291 – Efficient Use of Energy Act Changes.
Trujillo supports closing deportation centers, is committed to supporting legislation that ensures prohibiting discrimination of LGBTQ individuals, supports access to reproductive healthcare, prioritizes expanding access to substance disorders and mental healthcare providers, and supports abolishing the rent control ban while calling for NM to take action to limit gentrification. She also supports common sense gun safety, and has outlined a five step plan to reverse the trend of police violence in our communities.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Linda Trujillo is also a viable candidate based on her record of supporting education, healthcare access, and the environment.
Linda Trujillo is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She is a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico and previously served in the NM House of Representatives from 2017-2020. Trujillo also served on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education from 2011-2017, and was honored as School Board Member of the Year by the New Mexico School Boards Association, where she served as president.
Trujillo’s drive to run for office is rooted in her personal experiences with financial uncertainty, food insecurity, and healthcare challenges alongside her 25+ years of experience working in education and public administration. Her priorities include championing policies and financial resources that ensure equitable funding for K-12 education, establish robust career and technical education programs, expand healthcare access in both urban and rural communities, and foster high-wage economic opportunities for all.
During her previous two terms in the legislature, she sponsored and cosponsored legislation to modernize elections and increase accessibility, create the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, and remove barriers for individuals 65+ years of age to attend higher education courses. Additionally, Trujillo led the development of the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, demonstrating her ability to collaborate effectively with community stakeholders and policymakers, and during her term of service as State Representative, sponsored and voted for legislation to support environmental issues including HB 93 and 291 – Efficient Use of Energy Act Changes.
Trujillo supports closing deportation centers, is committed to supporting legislation that ensures prohibiting discrimination of LGBTQ individuals, supports access to reproductive healthcare, prioritizes expanding access to substance disorders and mental healthcare providers, and supports abolishing the rent control ban while calling for NM to take action to limit gentrification. She also supports common sense gun safety, and has outlined a five step plan to reverse the trend of police violence in our communities.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Linda Trujillo is also a viable candidate based on her record of supporting education, healthcare access, and the environment.
Linda Trujillo is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She is a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico and previously served in the NM House of Representatives from 2017-2020. Trujillo also served on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education from 2011-2017, and was honored as School Board Member of the Year by the New Mexico School Boards Association, where she served as president.
Trujillo’s drive to run for office is rooted in her personal experiences with financial uncertainty, food insecurity, and healthcare challenges alongside her 25+ years of experience working in education and public administration. Her priorities include championing policies and financial resources that ensure equitable funding for K-12 education, establish robust career and technical education programs, expand healthcare access in both urban and rural communities, and foster high-wage economic opportunities for all.
During her previous two terms in the legislature, she sponsored and cosponsored legislation to modernize elections and increase accessibility, create the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, and remove barriers for individuals 65+ years of age to attend higher education courses. Additionally, Trujillo led the development of the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, demonstrating her ability to collaborate effectively with community stakeholders and policymakers, and during her term of service as State Representative, sponsored and voted for legislation to support environmental issues including HB 93 and 291 – Efficient Use of Energy Act Changes.
Trujillo supports closing deportation centers, is committed to supporting legislation that ensures prohibiting discrimination of LGBTQ individuals, supports access to reproductive healthcare, prioritizes expanding access to substance disorders and mental healthcare providers, and supports abolishing the rent control ban while calling for NM to take action to limit gentrification. She also supports common sense gun safety, and has outlined a five step plan to reverse the trend of police violence in our communities.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Linda Trujillo is also a viable candidate based on her record of supporting education, healthcare access, and the environment.
County District Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county-districted races on your ballot.
Santa Fe County, District 2
Santa Fe County Commission District 2 is an open seat, previously held by Anna Hasen. We recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for this seat.
Lisa Cacari-Stone is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. Cacari-Stone has worked on social and policy change for 30+ years in public health leadership in advancing health equity and community health. She is currently the Executive Director of the UNM Health Sciences Center and a Professor at the College of Public Health at UNM. She has previously worked as a Policy Analyst for the NM Department of Health specifically on assessing the impact of the 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act on various legal classifications of immigrant communities in New Mexico.
Cacari-Stone will focus on policies related to community infrastructure, protecting our environment and natural resources, ensuring affordable housing, and access to behavioral health and healthcare.
We highly recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for Santa Fe County Commission District 2.
Lisa Cacari-Stone is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. Cacari-Stone has worked on social and policy change for 30+ years in public health leadership in advancing health equity and community health. She is currently the Executive Director of the UNM Health Sciences Center and a Professor at the College of Public Health at UNM. She has previously worked as a Policy Analyst for the NM Department of Health specifically on assessing the impact of the 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act on various legal classifications of immigrant communities in New Mexico.
Cacari-Stone will focus on policies related to community infrastructure, protecting our environment and natural resources, ensuring affordable housing, and access to behavioral health and healthcare.
We highly recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for Santa Fe County Commission District 2.
Endorsed By: Sierra Club
,
New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association
Lisa Cacari-Stone is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. Cacari-Stone has worked on social and policy change for 30+ years in public health leadership in advancing health equity and community health. She is currently the Executive Director of the UNM Health Sciences Center and a Professor at the College of Public Health at UNM. She has previously worked as a Policy Analyst for the NM Department of Health specifically on assessing the impact of the 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act on various legal classifications of immigrant communities in New Mexico.
Cacari-Stone will focus on policies related to community infrastructure, protecting our environment and natural resources, ensuring affordable housing, and access to behavioral health and healthcare.
We highly recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for Santa Fe County Commission District 2.
Endorsed By: Sierra Club
,
New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association
Other Candidates
Scott Fuqua
Scott Fuqua is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. He did not return a candidate questionnaire so all information is taken from public sources. Fuqua is an attorney in Santa Fe and previously served as Assistant Attorney General.
Fuqua’s stated priorities are serving the community and stewardship and preservation of natural resources. No information could be found on the specific policies he would support to reach his stated goals.
There is not enough public information for us to make a recommendation for or against Scott Fuqua.
Benito Martinez Jr.
Benito Martinez Jr. is the current Santa Fe County Assessor. No other public information could be found about his campaign.
Scott Fuqua
Scott Fuqua is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. He did not return a candidate questionnaire so all information is taken from public sources. Fuqua is an attorney in Santa Fe and previously served as Assistant Attorney General.
Fuqua’s stated priorities are serving the community and stewardship and preservation of natural resources. No information could be found on the specific policies he would support to reach his stated goals.
There is not enough public information for us to make a recommendation for or against Scott Fuqua.
Benito Martinez Jr.
Benito Martinez Jr. is the current Santa Fe County Assessor. No other public information could be found about his campaign.
Santa Fe County, District 4
Santa Fe County Commission District is an open seat, previously held by Anna Hamilton. We recommend Adam Johnson for this seat.
Adam Johnson is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 4. Johnson is the Executive Director of Old Santa Fe Association and formerly a research fellow at the Clements Center for Southwestern Studies at Southern Methodist University and Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. His volunteer work in Santa Fe has ranged from serving as a Community representative on the citizen's advisory committee for Santa Fe’s Land Development Code Update to organizing volunteers to preserve Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Johnson will focus on policies related to water sustainability, wildfire and hazard risk mitigation, workforce housing, and cultural heritage preservation.
We recommend Adam Johnson for Santa Fe County Commission District 4.
Adam Johnson is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 4. Johnson is the Executive Director of Old Santa Fe Association and formerly a research fellow at the Clements Center for Southwestern Studies at Southern Methodist University and Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. His volunteer work in Santa Fe has ranged from serving as a Community representative on the citizen's advisory committee for Santa Fe’s Land Development Code Update to organizing volunteers to preserve Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Johnson will focus on policies related to water sustainability, wildfire and hazard risk mitigation, workforce housing, and cultural heritage preservation.
We recommend Adam Johnson for Santa Fe County Commission District 4.
Endorsed By: Sierra Club
,
Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate
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"Anna Hamilton, Santa Fe County Commissioner", "Hank Hughes, Santa Fe County Commissioner", "Anna Hansen, Santa Fe County Commissioner"
Adam Johnson is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 4. Johnson is the Executive Director of Old Santa Fe Association and formerly a research fellow at the Clements Center for Southwestern Studies at Southern Methodist University and Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. His volunteer work in Santa Fe has ranged from serving as a Community representative on the citizen's advisory committee for Santa Fe’s Land Development Code Update to organizing volunteers to preserve Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Johnson will focus on policies related to water sustainability, wildfire and hazard risk mitigation, workforce housing, and cultural heritage preservation.
We recommend Adam Johnson for Santa Fe County Commission District 4.
Endorsed By: Sierra Club
,
Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate
,
"Anna Hamilton, Santa Fe County Commissioner", "Hank Hughes, Santa Fe County Commissioner", "Anna Hansen, Santa Fe County Commissioner"
Senate District 24 is an open seat this year as Senator Nancy Rodriguez is not running for re-election. Anna Hansen, Linda Trujillo, and Veronick Krupnik are running to represent this seat. We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24.