Endorsements
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
"We are living in unprecedented times, and now more than ever, we need leaders with strong New Mexican values that will fight tirelessly for their communities and on behalf of working families across the state." - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Former Lt. Governor Diane Denish
"I am proud to endorse Representative Marian Matthews in HD27. A 30-year resident of the district, Marian knows her constituents and their needs. She is a fierce advocate for local businesses, a fighter in the battle to lower healthcare costs and will work diligently to help our small businesses recover so that New Mexicans can safely go back to work.”
- Diane Denish, Former Lt. Governor of New Mexico
Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico
“We’re thrilled to support this incredible list of champions. These individuals have proven to be true defenders of reproductive rights time and again, and we look forward to working with them to protect and expand access to reproductive health care for all New Mexicans and for our neighbors who look to us as a safe haven for care,” said Sarah Taylor-Nanista, executive director of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Action Fund. Read entire endorsement here
Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club
“Marian Matthews is proud to have voted for legislation important to the Rio Grande Sierra Club in her first legislative session in February, reestablishing the residential solar tax credit (SB29) and enacting the Energy Grid Modernization Roadmap (HB233). She just bought her second hybrid vehicle, installed five rain barrels for her garden, recycles religiously, and convinced her law partners in the 1980s to build a passive solar office building for their firm. As a legislator she’ll fight to ensure that state government responds effectively to climate change.”
National Education Association-New Mexico
The NEA-NM and its affiliates advocate for students, public education, and public education employees in New Mexico.
American Federation of Teachers-NM
The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities.
Albuquerque Teachers Federation
The Albuquerque Teachers Federation (ATF) is committed to improving the conditions of teaching and learning in our public schools while advancing the causes of social justice and democracy for our members, students and the ABQ community.
United Academics University of New Mexico
The United Academics of UNM strives to empower teaching and research faculty at the University of New Mexico. Faculty working conditions have a direct impact on student learning conditions and, as those entrusted with the research and teaching mission of the university, faculty need a strong voice in decisions concerning UNM’s future. By building our union for faculty voice, we are working to ensure that the university honors its commitment to the diverse communities we serve.
AFT New Mexico Retirees
The American Federation of Teachers Retirees Chapter is an affiliate of AFT-NM, a union of retired professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities.
Albuquerque Federation of Classified Professionals
The Albuquerque Federation of Classified Professionals is an affiliate of the AFT-NM, a union representing the Educational Assistants.
Conservation Voters New Mexico Action Fund
CVNM is a statewide, nonpartisan nonprofit committed to connecting the people of New Mexico to their political power to protect our air, land and water for a healthy Land of Enchantment. We do this by mobilizing voters, winning elections, holding elected officials accountable and advancing responsible public policies.
Animal Protection Voters
Animal Protection Voters (APV) was formed in October 2002 in New Mexico. Animal Protection Voters (APV) is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization with a mission to:
- Actively promote and support animal-friendly legislation at the local, state and federal levels;
- Build an effective political voice for animal advocacy in New Mexico; and
- Hold New Mexico’s elected officials accountable on animal issues.
SW Regional Council of Carpenters
The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters represents over 50,000 union carpenters in six states. They are dedicated to raising area standards for all carpenters in Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado.
The Southwest Regional Council is proud to be affiliated with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC). The Southwest Regional Council is the largest council in the Brotherhood and was formed over the years through the consolidation of smaller districts or state councils.