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 | 4/28/19

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

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 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

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

“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 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

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 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

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...

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.@SenatorTomUdall refuses to let the Trump Administration short change New Mexico's forests. #nmpol https://t.co/7aN6awBEaP

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@SenatorTomUdall has introduced legislation to force Trump to come to Congress if he wants to go to war with Iran.… https://t.co/taqG5pLbj6

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RT @Alexrosstweets: @RepTorresSmall among 236 U.S. Reps who voted for "the Equality Act" which bars discrimination on the basis of sexu… https://t.co/w5KrdHY5cq

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For @RepDebHaaland, the fight to protect the sacred land around Chaco Canyon is personal. #nmpol https://t.co/MI7CzQnbov

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RT @Alexrosstweets: @GovMLG and @RepTorresSmall to be the commencement speaker's tommorow at @NMMI's high school and pre-college graduations.

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Mental healthcare is our best tool in the fights against addiction and violence in our communities. @GovMLG,… https://t.co/USfrh5BvVc

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"With regard to nature as well as human nature, @MayorKeller is clearly wide awake, ready for today and not waiting… https://t.co/DwrixmqZmk

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News, Events, & Updates

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

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

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

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