The New Mexico Democratic Party

2019 - 2021 DPNM Standing Committees

Chairwoman Elliston has finalized appointments to DPNM’s five (5) standing committees. You can access committee information and members HERE

Our Values

We believe that every person matters. We envision a New Mexico in which every person is treated with respect and every person has what it takes to live a life of dignity—secure, decent-paying jobs; a just economic system; not-for-profit universal healthcare; high quality public schools; a safe, healthy environment where the unmatched beauty of our land is preserved for future generations.

News, Events, & Updates

The Latest | 7/10/19

DPNM Chair Marg Elliston on the GOP Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals today heard oral arguments in a lawsuit that could invalidate the Affordable Care Act (ACA) all together, leaving millions of Americans without access to health insurance. After failing to repeal the ACA in Congress, President Trump and the Republican...

DPNM Chair Marg Elliston on the GOP Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA

DPNM Welcomes New Communications Director Ahead of the 2020 Cycle

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) announced today that Miranda van Dijk will be joining the party as Communications Director ahead of the 2020 election cycle. Miranda most recently worked on Jacky Rosen’s successful campaign for U.S. Senate as Deputy Press Secretary....

DPNM Welcomes New Communications Director Ahead of the 2020 Cycle

NM Dems Announce Staff Leadership Transition

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After a historically successful 2018 campaign cycle and in preparation for 2020, Marg Elliston, chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) announced a transition in the Party’s leadership team. Executive Director Joe Kabourek will be stepping down in June after almost 4 years of...

NM Dems Announce Staff Leadership Transition

NM Dems Reelect Elliston, Elect New Officers & Committees

Rio Rancho, NM - Today, 410 New Mexico Democrats from 30 of 33 counties convened at the V. Sue Cleveland High School Concert Hall for the semi-annual Democratic Party of New Mexico State Central Committee (SCC) Meeting. With 85% of the vote, the SCC reelected Marg Elliston of Corrales as Chair to serve...

NM Dems Reelect Elliston, Elect New Officers & Committees

NM Dems Chair to Speak at County Meetings in ABQ, Rio Rancho

In the lead up to the Democratic Party of New Mexico State Convention on April 28, county Democratic parties in all 33 counties hold county meetings to select their delegations to the state convention. So far this year,...

NM Dems Chair to Speak at County Meetings in ABQ, Rio Rancho

NM Dems on Udall Announcement

Today, New Mexico’s senior US Senator, Tom Udall, announced he will not run for reelection in 2020. Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, released this statement: “Senator Tom Udall has been a tireless champion for New Mexico as our Attorney...

NM Dems on Udall Announcement

The reviews are in.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gets high marks for her hard work in first legislative session. Santa Fe New Mexican editorial: Economic initiatives pushed by Governor Lujan Grisham and Democrats in the Roundhouse “are targeted economic investments, the kinds of...

The reviews are in.

ICYMI: Same-day and automatic voter registration a win for democracy

My View by Marg Elliston I’m no stranger to the Roundhouse. For many years I’ve made the trip — sometimes through rain and snow, from my home in Corrales to Santa Fe. I’ve seen the building and...

ICYMI: Same-day and automatic voter registration a win for democracy

NM Dems on End of Session

Today is the last day of the 2019 New Mexico legislative session and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s first session as our chief executive. In celebration, Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, released this statement: “Transformative—that’s how you describe this session. From investments...

NM Dems on End of Session

DPNM Chair Marg Elliston on the GOP Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals today heard oral arguments in a lawsuit that

DPNM Chair Marg Elliston on the GOP Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA

DPNM Welcomes New Communications Director Ahead of the 2020 Cycle

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) announced today that Miranda van...

DPNM Welcomes New Communications Director Ahead of the 2020 Cycle

NM Dems Announce Staff Leadership Transition

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After a historically successful 2018 campaign cycle and in preparation for 2020, Marg Elliston, chair of...

NM Dems Announce Staff Leadership Transition

NM Dems Reelect Elliston, Elect New Officers & Committees

Rio Rancho, NM - Today, 410 New Mexico Democrats from 30 of 33 counties convened at the V. Sue Cleveland...

NM Dems Reelect Elliston, Elect New Officers & Committees

NM Dems Chair to Speak at County Meetings in ABQ, Rio Rancho

In the lead up to the Democratic Party of...

NM Dems Chair to Speak at County Meetings in ABQ, Rio Rancho

NM Dems on Udall Announcement

Today, New Mexico’s senior US Senator, Tom Udall, announced he will not run for reelection in 2020....

NM Dems on Udall Announcement

The reviews are in.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gets high marks for her hard work in first legislative session.

The reviews are in.

ICYMI: Same-day and automatic voter registration a win for democracy

My View by Marg Elliston I’m no...

ICYMI: Same-day and automatic voter registration a win for democracy

NM Dems on End of Session

Today is the last day of the 2019 New Mexico legislative session and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s...

NM Dems on End of Session

NM Dems on Abortion Decriminalization

Tonight, the New Mexico Senate voted down House Bill 51, which would have overturned New Mexico’s unconstitutional...

NM Dems on Abortion Decriminalization

Tonight, the New Mexico Senate voted down House Bill 51, which would have overturned New Mexico’s unconstitutional and unenforceable ban on abortion. Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, released this response: “Tonight, I am disappointed, but not discouraged. We missed an opportunity...

NM Dems on Energy Transition Act

Today, the New Mexico House passed Senate Bill 489, the Energy Transition Act, which mandates 100% carbon-free...

NM Dems on Energy Transition Act

Today, the New Mexico House passed Senate Bill 489, the Energy Transition Act, which mandates 100% carbon-free energy by 2045 for investor-owned utilities. Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, released this statement: “The clean energy revolution is in full swing...

NM Dems on Final Passage of Universal Background Checks

On Monday night, the New Mexico House passed Senate Bill 8, which requires universal background checks for...

NM Dems on Final Passage of Universal Background Checks

On Monday night, the New Mexico House passed Senate Bill 8, which requires universal background checks for firearm sales. The Senate previously passed this bill and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham intends to sign it. Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, released this statement:

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President Trump would veto the NDAA, holding military funding hostage and threatening farms and businesses in New M… https://t.co/NEcY5cGNxK

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Republicans have shown again and again that they're too afraid to condemn the President's racist and divisive rheto… https://t.co/qA7TSKWpUY

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Join DPNM on 8/1 at @dialoguebrewing for a spectacular evening with @LtGovMorales https://t.co/eFnt0MmnvS https://t.co/7aRRXHy0ep

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Thank you @SenatorTomUdall @MartinHeinrich and @RepTorresSmall for working to secure funds to modernize the Pueblo… https://t.co/6cJYlcD7jw

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The President's racist rhetoric is a slap in the face for many Americans who have experienced similar bigotry in th… https://t.co/8sD0wiINhe

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Republicans' ongoing efforts to repeal the ACA pose an all-to-real threat to families like Gabby's #nmpol https://t.co/d4Myrt6YGF

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Our chair, Marg Elliston, will be there to appreciate the beauty and history of White Sands. A Full Moon Night is a… https://t.co/wJXlg8fXvM

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ICYMI: @MayorKeller and @ABQPolice's first gun buyback event was a huge success https://t.co/iH3AcpmjG8 https://t.co/3XkXINuj1x

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We're seeing the results of @GovMLG's leadership, including a new investment in our teachers #nmpol https://t.co/CGVLsmCw3w

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Americans deserve better than this divisive administration https://t.co/4JPfFYhpfG

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2019 - 2021 DPNM Standing Committees

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News, Events, & Updates

The Latest | 7/10/19

DPNM Chair Marg Elliston on the GOP Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA

The Latest | 7/10/19

DPNM Chair Marg Elliston on the GOP Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA

The Latest | 7/1/19

DPNM Welcomes New Communications Director Ahead of the 2020 Cycle

The Latest | 7/1/19

DPNM Welcomes New Communications Director Ahead of the 2020 Cycle

The Latest | 6/3/19

NM Dems Announce Staff Leadership Transition

The Latest | 6/3/19

NM Dems Announce Staff Leadership Transition

The Latest | 4/28/19

NM Dems Reelect Elliston, Elect New Officers & Committees

The Latest | 4/28/19

NM Dems Reelect Elliston, Elect New Officers & Committees

Press Releases · The Latest | 4/3/19

NM Dems Chair to Speak at County Meetings in ABQ, Rio Rancho

Press Releases · The Latest | 4/3/19

NM Dems Chair to Speak at County Meetings in ABQ, Rio Rancho

Press Releases | 3/25/19

NM Dems on Udall Announcement

Press Releases | 3/25/19

NM Dems on Udall Announcement

Press Releases | 3/19/19

The reviews are in.

Press Releases | 3/19/19

The reviews are in.

ICYMI · The Latest | 3/18/19

ICYMI: Same-day and automatic voter registration a win for democracy

ICYMI · The Latest | 3/18/19

ICYMI: Same-day and automatic voter registration a win for democracy

Press Releases · The Latest | 3/16/19

NM Dems on End of Session

Press Releases · The Latest | 3/16/19

NM Dems on End of Session

The Latest | 7/10/19

DPNM Chair Marg Elliston on the GOP Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA

The Latest | 7/10/19

DPNM Chair Marg Elliston on the GOP Lawsuit to Overturn the ACA

The Latest | 7/1/19

DPNM Welcomes New Communications Director Ahead of the 2020 Cycle

The Latest | 7/1/19

DPNM Welcomes New Communications Director Ahead of the 2020 Cycle

The Latest | 6/3/19

NM Dems Announce Staff Leadership Transition

The Latest | 6/3/19

NM Dems Announce Staff Leadership Transition

The Latest | 4/28/19

NM Dems Reelect Elliston, Elect New Officers & Committees

The Latest | 4/28/19

NM Dems Reelect Elliston, Elect New Officers & Committees

Press Releases · The Latest | 4/3/19

NM Dems Chair to Speak at County Meetings in ABQ, Rio Rancho

Press Releases · The Latest | 4/3/19

NM Dems Chair to Speak at County Meetings in ABQ, Rio Rancho

Press Releases | 3/25/19

NM Dems on Udall Announcement

Press Releases | 3/25/19

NM Dems on Udall Announcement

Press Releases | 3/19/19

The reviews are in.

Press Releases | 3/19/19

The reviews are in.

ICYMI · The Latest | 3/18/19

ICYMI: Same-day and automatic voter registration a win for democracy

ICYMI · The Latest | 3/18/19

ICYMI: Same-day and automatic voter registration a win for democracy

Press Releases · The Latest | 3/16/19

NM Dems on End of Session

Press Releases · The Latest | 3/16/19

NM Dems on End of Session

Press Releases | 3/14/19

NM Dems on Abortion Decriminalization

Press Releases | 3/14/19