The New Mexico Democratic Party

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

Press Releases | 3/19/19

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

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 Abortion Decriminalization

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 Energy Transition Act

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:

NM Dems on Final Passage of Universal Background Checks

NM Dems on Cohen Testimony

“During today’s testimony, Michael Cohen presented compelling evidence that Donald Trump committed multiple felonies and revealed Trump knew about the active conspiracy to steal emails from the DNC in order to further his presidential campaign. We haven’t yet grasped the full depth of Trump and his associates’...

NM Dems on Cohen Testimony

NM Dems on Bills Expanding Democracy

Last night, the New Mexico House passed HB 84, a bill that would enact automatic voter registration at the MVD and elsewhere, and HB 86, a bill that would allow voter registration until and on Election Day. Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico,...

NM Dems on Bills Expanding Democracy

NM Dems on Early Childhood Moonshot

Tonight, the New Mexico House passed a bill to amend the state constitution in order to expand early childhood education. Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, released this statement: “Throughout my career working for quality early childhood education, it was painful to...

NM Dems on Early Childhood Moonshot

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

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

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

NM Dems on Cohen Testimony

“During today’s testimony, Michael Cohen presented compelling evidence that Donald Trump committed multiple felonies and revealed Trump...

NM Dems on Cohen Testimony

NM Dems on Bills Expanding Democracy

Last night, the New Mexico House passed HB 84, a bill that would enact automatic voter registration...

NM Dems on Bills Expanding Democracy

NM Dems on Early Childhood Moonshot

Tonight, the New Mexico House passed a bill to amend the state constitution in order to expand...

NM Dems on Early Childhood Moonshot

NM Dems on Minimum Wage Bill

Last night, the New Mexico House passed a bill to raise the minimum wage from the federal...

NM Dems on Minimum Wage Bill

Last night, the New Mexico House passed a bill to raise the minimum wage from the federal minimum of $7.25 to $12 per hour by 2021. Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, released this statement: “It’s high time New Mexico working families...

NM Dems on Lujan Grisham Reversing Medicaid Restrictions

Yesterday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that she would cancel planned restrictions on Medicaid benefits proposed by...

NM Dems on Lujan Grisham Reversing Medicaid Restrictions

Yesterday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that she would cancel planned restrictions on Medicaid benefits proposed by former Governor Susana Martinez. Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, released this statement: “I applaud Governor Lujan Grisham’s move to end her predecessor’s plan to...

NM Dems on Trump Visit

In response to Donald Trump’s visit to El Paso, TX, which is adjacent to New Mexico’s border...

NM Dems on Trump Visit

In response to Donald Trump’s visit to El Paso, TX, which is adjacent to New Mexico’s border communities, Marg Elliston, Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, released this statement: “Like the forcible family separation policy and his extreme restrictions on immigration and asylum, Donald...

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New Mexico has one of the largest indigenous populations in America and this new holiday, which replaces Columbus D… https://t.co/XXSYcX1UKN

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3️⃣1️⃣0️⃣ Completed Bills! The Roundhouse hasn’t worked this hard for the people of New Mexico in more than a dec… https://t.co/jiNtlPV7Qf

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Not only is the legalization of industrial hemp going to create thousands of new jobs, but the penalties for mariju… https://t.co/hZP4kADRYY

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When Democrats won our largest majority in the Roundhouse in decades, this was what the people wanted — targeted, l… https://t.co/ujNEeX5csl

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Forcing the disabled to work for pennies an hour is not job training, it’s exploitation of the worst kind — thankfu… https://t.co/5JVnnqfLpu

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ICYMI: Representatives @RepBenRayLujan, @RepDebHaaland, and @RepTorresSmall are co-sponsors of the ‘Dream and Promi… https://t.co/pQvVIkjJkN

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The Bataan Memorial Death March memorializes the American and Filipino soldiers forced to march through 65 miles of… https://t.co/YlVbQmVlxi

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New Mexico makes it easy for citizens to vote, but not everybody is as lucky — this bill, co-sponsored by… https://t.co/oSRavf7bbx

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The Democratic Party of New Mexico has released our draft delegate selection plan for the 2020 convention in Milwau… https://t.co/leSXWgHRZ5

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RT @GovMLG: ✅ Doubling funding for investment in small businesses ✅ Boosting the film and TV industry ✅ Creating the Outdoor Re… https://t.co/a1DS4da6kj

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News, Events, & Updates

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

NM Dems on Abortion Decriminalization

The Latest | 3/12/19

NM Dems on Energy Transition Act

The Latest | 3/12/19

NM Dems on Energy Transition Act

Press Releases | 3/5/19

NM Dems on Final Passage of Universal Background Checks

Press Releases | 3/5/19

NM Dems on Final Passage of Universal Background Checks

Press Releases | 2/27/19

NM Dems on Cohen Testimony

Press Releases | 2/27/19

NM Dems on Cohen Testimony

Press Releases · The Latest | 2/20/19

NM Dems on Bills Expanding Democracy

Press Releases · The Latest | 2/20/19

NM Dems on Bills Expanding Democracy

Press Releases | 2/16/19

NM Dems on Early Childhood Moonshot

Press Releases | 2/16/19

NM Dems on Early Childhood Moonshot

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

NM Dems on Abortion Decriminalization

The Latest | 3/12/19

NM Dems on Energy Transition Act

The Latest | 3/12/19

NM Dems on Energy Transition Act

Press Releases | 3/5/19

NM Dems on Final Passage of Universal Background Checks

Press Releases | 3/5/19

NM Dems on Final Passage of Universal Background Checks

Press Releases | 2/27/19

NM Dems on Cohen Testimony

Press Releases | 2/27/19

NM Dems on Cohen Testimony

Press Releases · The Latest | 2/20/19

NM Dems on Bills Expanding Democracy

Press Releases · The Latest | 2/20/19

NM Dems on Bills Expanding Democracy

Press Releases | 2/16/19

NM Dems on Early Childhood Moonshot

Press Releases | 2/16/19

NM Dems on Early Childhood Moonshot

Press Releases | 2/14/19

NM Dems on Minimum Wage Bill

Press Releases | 2/14/19

NM Dems on Minimum Wage Bill