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DPNM Vice Chair Elected As ASDC Western Region Vice Chair
Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Vice Chair Manny Crespin was elected this week to serve a two year term as the Vice Chair of the Western Region for the Associated State Democratic Committees (ASDC). As Western Region Vice Chair, Vice Chair Crespin will serve on the...
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DPNM Statement on Swearing In of Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury
Melanie Stansbury was sworn in today as the Congresswoman for New Mexico’s first congressional district, after a resounding victory in the recent special election. DPNM Chair Jessica Velasquez released the following statement regarding the swearing in of Congresswoman Stansbury: “Melanie Stansbury ran a strong campaign...
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Republican Party of New Mexico Stands with Conspiracy Theorists and the Far Right
The Republican Party of New Mexico wasted no time siding with extremists following the announcement of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s reelection campaign last Thursday. Republicans jumped at the chance to elevate the fringe individuals spreading dangerous misinformation and threatening members of the press. By failing to...
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DPNM Statement on Melanie Stansbury Victory in CD-1
DPNM Chair Jessica Velasquez released the following statement on Democratic Representative Melanie Stansbury’s victory over Republican Senator Mark Moores in the race to represent New Mexico’s first congressional district: “Democrats sent a clear message during this election that we’re not taking anything for granted when it...
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DPNM Officers Join Democratic Leaders at GOTV Events
The Democratic Party of New Mexico officers -- Chair Jessica Velasquez, Vice Chair Manny Crespin,...
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DPNM Chair Jessica Velasquez Casts Ballot in CD-1 Election
DPNM Chair Jessica Velasquez and her daughter voted today at the Daskalos Voting Center in the election to determine the next representative from New Mexico’s first congressional district. Chairwoman Velasquez was visiting the voting center alongside Doug Emhoff and Representative Melanie Stansbury to rally early voters.Â
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DPNM Chair Works to Get Out The Vote In CD-1
Jessica Velasquez Spoke At Labor, East Mountains Canvass Launches DPNM Chair Jessica Velasquez spent the day speaking to excited volunteers ahead of multiple GOTV...
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NM GOP Calls for Elimination of Critical Employment Benefits
The New Mexico House Republicans’ hypocritical demand for the elimination of critical unemployment benefits is empty political posturing. These benefits have been critical in helping families weather the economic and health crisis of the pandemic made worse by the failures of the federal government under former President...
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Moores’ Extreme Stances Attract Support from National Anti-Reproductive Rights Groups
Throughout his campaign for Congress, Republican Mark Moores has repeatedly expressed anti-women views that line up with his extremist voting record. He doubled-down on his stance that abortion should be criminalized and he refused to denounce a misogynistic tweet from the Republican...
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Herrell Votes Against Creation of Bipartisan Commission to Investigate January 6 Attack on Capitol
investigate the January 6th attack on the US Capitol that killed five people. This is not the first time Herrell has sided with those who tried to overthrow a free and fair election by attacking our democracy. Just hours after the riot, she used her first floor...
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