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| abbreviation = DPNM |
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| chairperson = Jessica Velasquez |
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| leader1_title = [[Governor of New Mexico|Governor]] |
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| leader1_name = [[Michelle Lujan Grisham]] |
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| ideology = [[Social liberalism]]<br>[[Modern liberalism in the United States|Modern liberalism]]<br>[[Progressivism in the United States|Progressivism]] |
| ideology = [[Social liberalism]]<br>[[Modern liberalism in the United States|Modern liberalism]]<br>[[Progressivism in the United States|Progressivism]] |
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| position = [[Centrism|Center]] to [[Centre-left politics|center-left]] |
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The '''Democratic Party of New Mexico''' ('''DPNM''') is the affiliate of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New Mexico]]. It is headquartered in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico|Albuquerque]] and led by Chair Jessica Velasquez, Vice Chair Manny Crespin, Secretary |
The '''Democratic Party of New Mexico''' ('''DPNM''') is the affiliate of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New Mexico]]. It is headquartered in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico|Albuquerque]] and led by Chair Jessica Velasquez, Vice Chair Manny Crespin, Secretary Isaac Dakota Casados, and Treasurer Rayellen Smith.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abqjournal.com/2384520/velasquez-picked-to-lead-nm-democrats.html|title=Small-business owner Velasquez picked to lead NM Democrats}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://nmdemocrats.org/news/dpnm-announces-new-statewide-officers-at-spring-2021-meeting/|title=DPNM Announces New Statewide Officers at Spring 2021 Meeting|date=24 April 2021 }}</ref> It is currently the dominant party in the state, controlling all of New Mexico's three [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House]] seats, both [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]] seats, both houses of the [[New Mexico Legislature|state legislature]], and the [[Governor of New Mexico|governorship]]. |
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The party has provided 19 of the 31 [[List of Governors of New Mexico|governors of New Mexico]].<ref name="National Governors Association 2018">{{cite web | title=Bruce King | website=National Governors Association | date=November 1, 2018 | url=https://www.nga.org/governor/bruce-king/ | access-date=August 2, 2022}}</ref><ref name="The Institute of Politics at Harvard University 1970">{{cite web | title=Bill Richardson | website=The Institute of Politics at Harvard University | date=January 1, 1970 | url=https://iop.harvard.edu/fellows/bill-richardson | access-date=August 2, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Archives of Women's Political Communication 2019">{{cite web | title=Michelle Lujan Grisham - | website=Archives of Women's Political Communication | date=January 1, 2019 | url=https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/directory/michelle-lujan-grisham/ | access-date=August 2, 2022}}</ref> The New Mexico Democratic Party is led by Jessica Velasquez, with other modern prominent figures include Governor [[Michelle Lujan Grisham]] and Attorney General [[Raúl Torrez]]. |
The party has provided 19 of the 31 [[List of Governors of New Mexico|governors of New Mexico]].<ref name="National Governors Association 2018">{{cite web | title=Bruce King | website=National Governors Association | date=November 1, 2018 | url=https://www.nga.org/governor/bruce-king/ | access-date=August 2, 2022}}</ref><ref name="The Institute of Politics at Harvard University 1970">{{cite web | title=Bill Richardson | website=The Institute of Politics at Harvard University | date=January 1, 1970 | url=https://iop.harvard.edu/fellows/bill-richardson | access-date=August 2, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Archives of Women's Political Communication 2019">{{cite web | title=Michelle Lujan Grisham - | website=Archives of Women's Political Communication | date=January 1, 2019 | url=https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/directory/michelle-lujan-grisham/ | access-date=August 2, 2022}}</ref> The New Mexico Democratic Party is led by Jessica Velasquez, with other modern prominent figures include Governor [[Michelle Lujan Grisham]] and Attorney General [[Raúl Torrez]]. |
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Like the national Democratic Party, the Democratic Party of New Mexico underwent significant ideological changes throughout the 20th century. Since the growth of [[social liberal]]ism began in the party, Democrats have found success in New Mexico. Between 1931 and 1951, and again between 1971 and 1987, all executive offices in the state were consistently held by Democrats. With brief exceptions, there have generally been Democratic majorities in both houses of the [[New Mexico Legislature]] since 1930. In 1977, the Democratic Women of New Mexico caucus was founded with the purpose of promoting women's voices in the state and national party. This caucus later became a chapter of the National Federation of Democratic Women. |
Like the national Democratic Party, the Democratic Party of New Mexico underwent significant ideological changes throughout the 20th century. Since the growth of [[social liberal]]ism began in the party, Democrats have found success in New Mexico. Between 1931 and 1951, and again between 1971 and 1987, all executive offices in the state were consistently held by Democrats. With brief exceptions, there have generally been Democratic majorities in both houses of the [[New Mexico Legislature]] since 1930. In 1977, the Democratic Women of New Mexico caucus was founded with the purpose of promoting women's voices in the state and national party. This caucus later became a chapter of the National Federation of Democratic Women. |
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As of 2020, the Democratic Party of New Mexico is made up of county party organizations in all of the state's [[List of counties in New Mexico|33 counties]], and is governed by the State Central Committee of DPNM, which meets twice each year to conduct the regular business of the organization and elect its officers. In addition to the New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women,<ref>{{cite web |
As of 2020, the Democratic Party of New Mexico is made up of county party organizations in all of the state's [[List of counties in New Mexico|33 counties]], and is governed by the State Central Committee of DPNM, which meets twice each year to conduct the regular business of the organization and elect its officers. In addition to the New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.dpnm.net/dpnm-caucuses/democratic-women-of-new-mexico/| title=New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women| access-date=2017-11-10| archive-date=2017-11-09| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109150147/http://www.dpnm.net/dpnm-caucuses/democratic-women-of-new-mexico/| url-status=dead}}</ref> the party includes a Native American Democratic Caucus, a Labor Caucus, a Veterans Caucus, and several other caucuses. There are also standing DPNM committees for dealing with specific ongoing issues, including affirmative action, budget and finance, platforms and resolutions (SPARC), and state rules (SRC), and the Judicial Council. |
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==Ideological and issue stances== |
==Ideological and issue stances== |
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*[[New Mexico State Treasurer|State treasurer]]: [[Laura Montoya (politician)|Laura Montoya]] |
*[[New Mexico State Treasurer|State treasurer]]: [[Laura Montoya (politician)|Laura Montoya]] |
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*[[New Mexico State Auditor|Auditor]]: [[Joseph Maestas]] |
*[[New Mexico State Auditor|Auditor]]: [[Joseph Maestas]] |
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*[[New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands|Commissioner of |
*[[New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands|Commissioner of Public Lands]]: [[Stephanie Garcia Richard]] |
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===State legislative leaders=== |
===State legislative leaders=== |
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**Senate majority whip: [[Linda M. Lopez|Linda Lopez]] |
**Senate majority whip: [[Linda M. Lopez|Linda Lopez]] |
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* [[New Mexico House of Representatives|House speaker]]: [[Brian Egolf]] |
* [[New Mexico House of Representatives|House speaker]]: [[Brian Egolf]] |
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** Leader of the House: [[Javier Martínez (politician)]] |
** Leader of the House: [[Javier Martínez (politician)|Javier Martínez]] |
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**House majority whip: [[Doreen Gallegos]] |
**House majority whip: [[Doreen Gallegos]] |
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!Vote % |
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!Electoral votes |
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|'''[[1912 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1912]]''' |
|'''[[1912 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1912]]''' |
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|41.39% |
|41.39% |
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|'''[[1916 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1916]]''' |
|'''[[1916 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1916]]''' |
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|50.20% |
|50.20% |
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|'''[[1920 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1920]]''' |
|'''[[1920 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1920]]''' |
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|44.27% |
|44.27% |
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|{{Lost}} |
|{{Lost}} ||{{Lost}} |
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|'''[[1924 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1924]]''' |
|'''[[1924 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1924]]''' |
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|43.02% |
|43.02% |
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|{{Lost}} |
|{{Lost}} ||{{Lost}} |
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|'''[[1928 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1928]]''' |
|'''[[1928 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1928]]''' |
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|40.85% |
|40.85% |
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|{{Lost}} |
|{{Lost}} ||{{Lost}} |
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|'''[[1932 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1932]]''' |
|'''[[1932 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1932]]''' |
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|62.72% |
|62.72% |
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|{{Won}} |
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|'''[[1936 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1936]]''' |
|'''[[1936 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1936]]''' |
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|62.69% |
|62.69% |
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|'''[[1940 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1940]]''' |
|'''[[1940 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1940]]''' |
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|56.59% |
|56.59% |
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|'''[[1944 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1944]]''' |
|'''[[1944 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1944]]''' |
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|53.47% |
|53.47% |
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|'''[[1948 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1948]]''' |
|'''[[1948 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1948]]''' |
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|56.38% |
|56.38% |
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|'''[[1952 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1952]]''' |
|'''[[1952 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1952]]''' |
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|44.28% |
|44.28% |
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|{{Lost}} |
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|'''[[1956 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1956]]''' |
|'''[[1956 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1956]]''' |
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|41.78% |
|41.78% |
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|{{Lost}} |
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|'''[[1960 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1960]]''' |
|'''[[1960 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1960]]''' |
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|50.15% |
|50.15% |
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|'''[[1964 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1964]]''' |
|'''[[1964 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1964]]''' |
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|59.22% |
|59.22% |
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|'''[[1968 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1968]]''' |
|'''[[1968 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1968]]''' |
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|39.75% |
|39.75% |
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|'''[[1972 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1972]]''' |
|'''[[1972 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1972]]''' |
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|36.56% |
|36.56% |
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|'''[[1976 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1976]]''' |
|'''[[1976 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1976]]''' |
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|48.28% |
|48.28% |
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|'''[[1980 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1980]]''' |
|'''[[1980 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1980]]''' |
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|36.78% |
|36.78% |
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|'''[[1984 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1984]]''' |
|'''[[1984 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1984]]''' |
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|39.23% |
|39.23% |
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|'''[[1988 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1988]]''' |
|'''[[1988 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1988]]''' |
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|46.90% |
|46.90% |
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|'''[[1992 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1992]]''' |
|'''[[1992 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1992]]''' |
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|45.90% |
|45.90% |
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|'''[[1996 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1996]]''' |
|'''[[1996 United States presidential election in New Mexico|1996]]''' |
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|49.18% |
|49.18% |
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|'''[[2000 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2000]]''' |
|'''[[2000 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2000]]''' |
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|47.9% |
|47.9% |
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|'''[[2004 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2004]]''' |
|'''[[2004 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2004]]''' |
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|49.05% |
|49.05% |
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|'''[[2008 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2008]]''' |
|'''[[2008 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2008]]''' |
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|56.91% |
|56.91% |
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|'''[[2012 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2012]]''' |
|'''[[2012 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2012]]''' |
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|52.99% |
|52.99% |
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|'''[[2016 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2016]]''' |
|'''[[2016 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2016]]''' |
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|48.26% |
|48.26% |
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|'''[[2020 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2020]]''' |
|'''[[2020 United States presidential election in New Mexico|2020]]''' |
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|54.29% |
|54.29% |
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Revision as of 01:53, 16 April 2024
Democratic Party of New Mexico | |
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Abbreviation | DPNM |
Chairperson | Jessica Velasquez |
Governor | Michelle Lujan Grisham |
Lieutenant Governor | Howie Morales |
Senate President Pro Tempore | Mimi Stewart |
House Speaker | Brian Egolf |
Headquarters | 300 Central Ave, SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 |
Membership (2021) | 611,357[1] |
Ideology | Social liberalism Modern liberalism Progressivism |
National affiliation | Democratic Party |
Colors | Blue |
Seats in the U.S. Senate | 2 / 2 |
Seats in the U.S. House | 3 / 3 |
Seats in the State Senate | 27 / 42 |
Seats in the State House | 45 / 70 |
Justices on the Supreme Court | 5 / 5 |
Website | |
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The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is headquartered in Albuquerque and led by Chair Jessica Velasquez, Vice Chair Manny Crespin, Secretary Isaac Dakota Casados, and Treasurer Rayellen Smith.[2][3] It is currently the dominant party in the state, controlling all of New Mexico's three U.S. House seats, both U.S. Senate seats, both houses of the state legislature, and the governorship.
The party has provided 19 of the 31 governors of New Mexico.[4][5][6] The New Mexico Democratic Party is led by Jessica Velasquez, with other modern prominent figures include Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Raúl Torrez.
Historical development
New Mexico Territory elected its first delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1850: Richard Hanson Weightman, a Democrat. At this time, the Democratic Party was socially conservative and many Democrats supported expanding slavery into new Western territories. This pro-slavery position stopped New Mexico's first attempt at a state constitution (which prohibited slavery) from being ratified in 1850, preventing the territory from becoming a state.
In the early 1900s, Democratic politician Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo led a movement in favor of civil rights for Hispanic and Latino Americans and Spanish speakers in New Mexico. He found that most Latinos identified as Republicans, which disturbed Larrazolo because he felt that the Republican political machine in the territory was exploiting its Hispanic voters. When New Mexico Territory was preparing to become a state in 1910, Larrazolo was selected as a delegate to the constitutional convention. He succeeded in making sure that the state's constitution protected and guaranteed the political, civil, and religious rights of those of Spanish and Mexican descent. However, other state Democrats opposed these protections and unsuccessfully attempted to prevent the new constitution from being ratified. After being opposed by his own party, Larrazolo became a Republican and served as a Republican governor and senator from New Mexico.[7]
Like the national Democratic Party, the Democratic Party of New Mexico underwent significant ideological changes throughout the 20th century. Since the growth of social liberalism began in the party, Democrats have found success in New Mexico. Between 1931 and 1951, and again between 1971 and 1987, all executive offices in the state were consistently held by Democrats. With brief exceptions, there have generally been Democratic majorities in both houses of the New Mexico Legislature since 1930. In 1977, the Democratic Women of New Mexico caucus was founded with the purpose of promoting women's voices in the state and national party. This caucus later became a chapter of the National Federation of Democratic Women.
As of 2020, the Democratic Party of New Mexico is made up of county party organizations in all of the state's 33 counties, and is governed by the State Central Committee of DPNM, which meets twice each year to conduct the regular business of the organization and elect its officers. In addition to the New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women,[8] the party includes a Native American Democratic Caucus, a Labor Caucus, a Veterans Caucus, and several other caucuses. There are also standing DPNM committees for dealing with specific ongoing issues, including affirmative action, budget and finance, platforms and resolutions (SPARC), and state rules (SRC), and the Judicial Council.
Ideological and issue stances
The New Mexico Democratic Party stated its ideological stances in its 2014 platform.[9] Economically, the party supports a balanced budget made possible by progressive taxation and promotes fair trade and fair labor practices. Like the national Democratic Party, the DPNM supports environmental protection and emphasizes the importance of natural resources such as land and water. The party believes that every citizen should have the right to health care, education, and Social Security. It also aims to protect tribal sovereignty and make sure all Native Americans are recognized in the state.
Incumbent Democratic officeholders
All of the state's seven executive offices are held by Democrats. Democrats also hold supermajorities in both houses of the New Mexico State Legislature.
Members of Congress
Democrats control both of New Mexico's U.S. Senate seats and all three of New Mexico's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
U.S. Senate
Democrats have controlled both of New Mexico's seats in the U.S. Senate since 2008:
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Senior U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich
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Junior U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján
U.S. House of Representatives
District | Member | Photo |
---|---|---|
1st | Melanie Stansbury | |
2nd | Gabe Vasquez | |
3rd | Teresa Leger Fernandez |
Statewide offices
- Attorney General: Raúl Torrez
- State treasurer: Laura Montoya
- Auditor: Joseph Maestas
- Commissioner of Public Lands: Stephanie Garcia Richard
State legislative leaders
- Senate president pro tempore: Mimi Stewart
- Senate majority leader: Peter Wirth
- Senate majority whip: Linda Lopez
- House speaker: Brian Egolf
- Leader of the House: Javier Martínez
- House majority whip: Doreen Gallegos
Election results
Presidential
Election | Presidential Ticket | Votes | Vote % | Electoral votes | State result | National result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1912 | Woodrow Wilson/Thomas R. Marshall | 20,437 | 41.39% | 3 / 3
|
Won | Won |
1916 | Woodrow Wilson/Thomas R. Marshall | 33,527 | 50.20% | 3 / 3
|
Won | Won |
1920 | James M. Cox/Franklin D. Roosevelt | 46,668 | 44.27% | 0 / 3
|
Lost | Lost |
1924 | John W. Davis/Charles W. Bryan | 48,542 | 43.02% | 0 / 3
|
Lost | Lost |
1928 | Al Smith/Joseph T. Robinson | 48,211 | 40.85% | 0 / 3
|
Lost | Lost |
1932 | Franklin D. Roosevelt/John N. Garner | 95,089 | 62.72% | 3 / 3
|
Won | Won |
1936 | Franklin D. Roosevelt/John N. Garner | 106,037 | 62.69% | 3 / 3
|
Won | Won |
1940 | Franklin D. Roosevelt/Henry A. Wallace | 103,699 | 56.59% | 3 / 3
|
Won | Won |
1944 | Franklin D. Roosevelt/Harry S. Truman | 81,389 | 53.47% | 4 / 4
|
Won | Won |
1948 | Harry S. Truman/Alben W. Barkley | 105,464 | 56.38% | 4 / 4
|
Won | Won |
1952 | Adlai Stevenson/John Sparkman | 105,661 | 44.28% | 0 / 4
|
Lost | Lost |
1956 | Adlai Stevenson/Estes Kefauver | 106,098 | 41.78% | 0 / 4
|
Lost | Lost |
1960 | John F. Kennedy/Lyndon B. Johnson | 156,027 | 50.15% | 4 / 4
|
Won | Won |
1964 | Lyndon B. Johnson/Hubert Humphrey | 194,017 | 59.22% | 4 / 4
|
Won | Won |
1968 | Hubert Humphrey/Edmund Muskie | 130,081 | 39.75% | 0 / 4
|
Lost | Lost |
1972 | George McGovern/Sargent Shriver | 141,084 | 36.56% | 0 / 4
|
Lost | Lost |
1976 | Jimmy Carter/Walter Mondale | 201,148 | 48.28% | 0 / 4
|
Lost | Won |
1980 | Jimmy Carter/Walter Mondale | 167,826 | 36.78% | 0 / 4
|
Lost | Lost |
1984 | Walter Mondale/Geraldine Ferraro | 201,769 | 39.23% | 0 / 5
|
Lost | Lost |
1988 | Michael Dukakis/Lloyd Bentsen | 244,497 | 46.90% | 0 / 5
|
Lost | Lost |
1992 | Bill Clinton/Al Gore | 261,617 | 45.90% | 5 / 5
|
Won | Won |
1996 | Bill Clinton/Al Gore | 273,495 | 49.18% | 5 / 5
|
Won | Won |
2000 | Al Gore/Joe Lieberman | 286,783 | 47.9% | 5 / 5
|
Won | Lost |
2004 | John Kerry/John Edwards | 370,942 | 49.05% | 0 / 5
|
Lost | Lost |
2008 | Barack Obama/Joe Biden | 472,422 | 56.91% | 5 / 5
|
Won | Won |
2012 | Barack Obama/Joe Biden | 415,335 | 52.99% | 5 / 5
|
Won | Won |
2016 | Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine | 385,234 | 48.26% | 5 / 5
|
Won | Lost |
2020 | Joe Biden/Kamala Harris | 501,614 | 54.29% | 5 / 5
|
Won | Won |
Gubernatorial
Election | Gubernatorial candidate | Votes | Vote % | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1911 | William C. McDonald | 31,036 | 51.01% | Won |
1916 | Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca | 32,875 | 49.40% | Won |
1918 | Felix Garcia | 22,433 | 47.70% | Lost |
1920 | Richard H. Hanna | 50,755 | 47.80% | Lost |
1922 | James F. Hinkle | 60,317 | 54.57% | Won |
1924 | Arthur T. Hannett | 56,183 | 48.82% | Won |
1926 | Arthur T. Hannett | 52,523 | 48.15% | Lost |
1928 | Robert C. Dow | 52,550 | 44.30% | Lost |
1930 | Arthur Seligman | 62,789 | 53.17% | Won |
1932 | Arthur Seligman | 83,612 | 54.82% | Won |
1934 | Clyde Tingley | 78,390 | 51.90% | Won |
1936 | Clyde Tingley | 97,090 | 57.21% | Won |
1938 | John E. Miles | 82,344 | 52.24% | Won |
1940 | John E. Miles | 103,035 | 55.59% | Won |
1942 | John J. Dempsey | 59,258 | 54.55% | Won |
1944 | John J. Dempsey | 76,443 | 51.81% | Won |
1946 | Thomas J. Mabry | 70,055 | 52.70% | Won |
1948 | Thomas J. Mabry | 103,969 | 54.72% | Won |
1950 | John E. Miles | 83,359 | 46.26% | Lost |
1952 | Everett Grantham | 111,034 | 46.23% | Lost |
1954 | John F. Simms | 110,583 | 57.01% | Won |
1956 | John F. Simms | 120,263 | 47.77% | Lost |
1958 | John Burroughs | 103,481 | 50.47% | Won |
1960 | John Burroughs | 151,777 | 49.68% | Lost |
1962 | Jack M. Campbell | 130,933 | 52.98% | Won |
1964 | Jack M. Campbell | 191,497 | 60.21% | Won |
1966 | Gene Lusk | 125,587 | 48.26% | Lost |
1968 | Fabian Chavez Jr. | 157,230 | 49.29% | Lost |
1970 | Bruce King | 148,835 | 51.26% | Won |
1974 | Jerry Apodaca | 164,172 | 49.94% | Won |
1978 | Bruce King | 174,631 | 50.53% | Won |
1982 | Toney Anaya | 215,840 | 52.97% | Won |
1986 | Ray Powell | 185,378 | 46.95% | Lost |
1990 | Bruce King | 224,564 | 54.61% | Won |
1994 | Bruce King | 186,686 | 39.92% | Lost |
1998 | Martin Chávez | 226,755 | 45.47% | Lost |
2002 | Bill Richardson | 268,693 | 55.49% | Won |
2006 | Bill Richardson | 384,806 | 68.82% | Won |
2010 | Diane Denish | 280,614 | 46.55% | Lost |
2014 | Gary King | 219,362 | 42.78% | Lost |
2018 | Michelle Lujan Grisham | 398,368 | 57.20% | Won |
2022 | Michelle Lujan Grisham | 370,073 | 52.0% | Won |
See also
- Political party strength in New Mexico
- New Mexico Democratic primary, 2008
- New Mexico Democratic caucuses, 2004
References
- ^ Winger, Richard. "March 2021 Ballot Access News Print Edition". Ballot Access News. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "Small-business owner Velasquez picked to lead NM Democrats".
- ^ "DPNM Announces New Statewide Officers at Spring 2021 Meeting". 24 April 2021.
- ^ "Bruce King". National Governors Association. November 1, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Bill Richardson". The Institute of Politics at Harvard University. January 1, 1970. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Michelle Lujan Grisham -". Archives of Women's Political Communication. January 1, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Cline, Dorothy I. New Mexico's 1910 Constitution: A 19th Century Product. Santa Fe: The Lightning Tree, 1985.
- ^ "New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women". Archived from the original on 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
- ^ "The platform".