font-weight: bold; } if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { margin-bottom:0px; } Melanie Ann Stansbury did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. background: #4c4c4c; font-weight: 500; margin-top: 0px; I grew up in a working family and know what its like to struggle to make ends meet. Public policy. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } State Rep. Melanie Stansbury will be the next person to occupy that seat, replacing Rep. Deb Haaland who resigned after she was confirmed as Secretary of Interior. New Mexico state Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D) won the June 1 election in New Mexico's 1st congressional district. Santa Fe, NM-- On Saturday, March 27, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Melanie Stansbury in the special election for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. Stansbury graduated from Cibola High School in Albuquerque before attending St. Marys College in California and eventually getting her Masters from Cornell. Stansbury spent the last several years in Washington, D. C. Working in the budget office and the U. S. Senate. }) She held positions in the White Houses Office of Management and Budget during the Obama administration and the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; margin: 8px auto; Rivers that flow from sacred mountains to desert plains. In 2021, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20. padding-bottom: 3px; background-color: #f9d334; Families must be reunited and we must provide a path to citizenship. In her campaign, Ad Stansbury calls herself a blue collar hard worker with a modest upbringing.
.contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} } IMMIGRATION .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Incumbent Melanie Ann Stansbury defeated Michelle Garcia Holmes and Victoria Gonzales in the general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on November 8, 2022. Representative Stanbury has been endorsed by Representative Derrick Lente (Sandia Pueblo), Representative Andrea Romero, Representative Joanne Ferrary, the UNM College Democrats, Climate Hawks Vote, the 314 Action Fund, and several State Central Committee members. .widget-row.heading { .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} The results have been certified. The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. Stansbury graduated from Cibola High School in Albuquerque before attending St. Marys College in California and eventually getting her Masters from Cornell. Dozens of Albuquerque Academy students volunteered to help unload and deliver the furnishings. And this is our story. .hideResponses { display: none;} 2013 Coalition for Din Equality. Some of her proudest work in the Roundhouse, Stansbury said, was the New Mexico Water Data Act, which she said brings more science and data to the management of water in the state. padding-bottom: 5px; [18], After Joe Biden announced Deb Haaland as his nominee for United States Secretary of the Interior, Stansbury announced her campaign for the special election to fill the seat. , See also:New Mexico's 1st Congressional District election, 2022. .votebox-scroll-container { width: 350px; } She was always about doing something to better wherever shes been. padding-top: 3px; Stansburys first election victory came in 2018, when she flipped a previously Republican state House district covering the Northeast Heights from Montgomery and Tramway to Lomas and Juan Tabo. font-weight: 400; float: left; document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64033822addfc').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); Senator Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernndez (N.M.-03) introduced legislation to approve the water rightssettlements of the Pueblos of Acoma, Jemez, Laguna, and Zia, as well as participating non-Tribal parties. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Having grown up in Albuquerque, I share many of the same stories and struggles as so many New Mexican families and have dedicated my career to helping build a brighter future. margin-bottom: 0px; mail Email. Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. In 2019, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 15 through March 16. padding-bottom: 7px; HEALTH CARE I grew up right here in Albuquerque, and am driven by the same grit, determination, and resilience that holds our community together and drives us forward. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } The Democratic Party of New Mexicos state central committee voted 103-97 on March 30 to nominate Stansbury ahead of state Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, who had a 15 percentage-point lead on Stansbury after the first round of voting, when there were eight candidates in the mix. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} padding-left: 16px; And this is our story. For more on how we identify key messages, click here. margin-right: 12px; She currently represents New. event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; font-weight: 300; She is a champion of efforts to address hunger, food, and water insecurity, conservation and climate change, and economic development and recovery. Michelle Garcia Holmes defeated Louie Sanchez in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 7, 2022. font-size: 0.9em; .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} column-gap: 1em; It has been my policy since I first ran for office in the 2018 cycle to not accept funds from corporations or corporate PACs. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } $('.hideResponses').hide(); } Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. padding-bottom: 8px; U.S. Congress | [26], In a questionnaire created by the Adelante Progressive Caucus, Stansbury pledged support for Medicare for All legislation, a federal assault weapons ban, the D.C. statehood movement, canceling student loan debt, federal marijuana legalization,[9] and several other progressive policies. border: 1px solid #999; Stansbury said she had experience working at the intersection of social justice and environmental issues. display: flex; U.S. President | Trained in sociology and in economic development, Melanie Stansbury brought considerable budgeting expertise to her first term in the legislature. [13][14], Stansbury was again unopposed in the 2020 primary. I will always make sure that women have the right to make their own reproductive health care choices and protect reproductive health care coverage. vertical-align: top; text-align: left; (function() { We are changing the narrative because our LGBTQ+ relatives have always been sacred. Born and raised in New Mexico, I learned these values growing up in a working family in the North Valley and West Side of Albuquerque. .hideResponses { display: none;} So it shows that she's has a method to getting things done. overflow-x: scroll; GROWING OUR ECONOMY, JOBS, AND RESILIENCE Please sign up here to receive email newsletter updates from Stansbury. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { I support expunging the records of non-violent drug offenders. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. The First Congressional District has historically been a steppingstone in New Mexico to Governor, U.S. Senate and the Presidents Cabinet. width: 100% !important; Stansbury is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. pronounced MEH-luh-nee // STANZ-buh-ree. What about down the road? And, together, I know that with our grit, resilience, determination, and heart -- we can get the job done. display: block; In Congress, I will fight to protect reproductive health care, ensure equal pay for equal work, address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, and support initiatives that uplift women and girls. flex-direction: column; $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { display: inline-block; document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64033822b962e').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} padding-left: 10px; $('.collapse').collapse('show'); display: block; .leg-hnt-district-container { max-width: 75px; That is who we are. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } $('.pastResponses').show(); It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. Contact our sales team. I believe that education and child-wellbeing are the cornerstones of a thriving community. [22] As no Republican had represented the district since 2009, The Santa Fe New Mexican labeled her "a heavy favorite". background-color: #f9f9f9; $('.pastResponses').show(); .votebox_bp_logo { Twenty-four hours later, Stansbury staged a come-from-behind victory and was tapped as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming special election to fill New Mexicos vacant seat in Congress. Like so many families in our community, mine often struggled to make ends meet. .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. } p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; I grew up helping with sewing projects, digging trenches, installing irrigation systems and bussing tables, nights and weekends. This is my charge. Viante has been tracking Stansburys career and says in two years she has sponsored 57 bills, 14% of those were signed into law. margin: 0px 10px; if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64033822b962e').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { Melanie Stansbury is a proud New Mexican who has spent her career working to protect our lands and waters and address the critical issues facing our communities. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} .leg-hnt-hide { } } Rep. Melanie Ann Stansbury (D-N.M.) is a freshman lawmaker to watch on climate. Born and raised in New Mexico, Melanie grew up in a working family in the North Valley and West Side of Albuquerque. Our art. Stansbury was assigned to the following committees: .subcommittee { The protection of our natural resources is not only essential to securing our economic prosperity and a more sustainable future, but is essential to the preservation of our cultural identity, heritage, and ways of life. } My name is Melanie Stansbury and I'm running for Congress because I believe in New Mexico and I believe in our future. } Fiance has been tracking stance. $('.showResponses').show(); color:white; }) As a lifelong New Mexican, I know that to improve public safety and reduce crime, we must invest in our health care and behavioral health systems, and ensure that our families have access to the services they need. In Congress, I will work to fix Americas broken health care system. Federal courts | document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64033822addfc').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); And who understands the science to drive policy for our people.. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. padding:7px 8px 8px; She said climate change is a pressing issue that needs to be urgently addressed, and she supports President Joe Bidens American rescue and jobs plans. She said Moores would not serve the people of New Mexico. margin-top: 5px; passed legislation focused on addressing childhood hunger, improving education, expanding economic opportunity and public safety, and improving access to healthcare, "I am beyond honored and grateful to have the endorsement of Din Equality and for the trust placed in me and our campaign, said Rep. Melanie Stansbury. .infobox p { KSFR's Bryce Dix sat down with CD1 democratic candidate Melanie Stansbury to talk her stance on climate change, systemic racism, and New Mexico's economy. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { [24] Her margin of victory was slightly larger than President Biden's 23-point victory in the district in 2020, and significantly larger than Deb Haaland's in 2020 for the House. .election_results_text { I later took this work to Washington D.C., where I worked in the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Senate in the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. I recognize the need for urgent action to protect and center Indigenous LGBTQ+ individuals and families, and to take on the fight against systemic inequality. } [12] Since 2017, she has worked as a consultant and senior advisor at the Utton Transboundary Resources Center of the University of New Mexico. float: right; .votebox-results-metadata-p { $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } } Campaign. Thats another thing that Im really, really proud of.. I understand that our businesses and schools need resources to safely reopen and that we must rebuild our economy to ensure everyone can thrive. 6 FORCING LIBERAL VALUES ON US How to vote | $('.showResponses').hide(); display: block; margin-bottom:16px; .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} color: #0645ad; width: 100%; As the first woman to represent my legislative district, I am deeply committed to advancing women in leadership, gender equity, and LGBTQIA+ rights and opportunities. z-index:1; I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Human Ecology and Natural Science from Saint Mary's College of California and a Master of Science in Development Sociology (with a minor in American Indian Studies) from Cornell University. I think that the moment we are facing in our world and in our community right now really demands that we have someone representing our community who really deeply understands New Mexico and who also understands the systems of government at the federal, state and local levels, she said. } width: 100%; display: block; RACIAL JUSTICE Melanie Ann Stansbury defeated Antoinette Sedillo Lopez in the special Democratic convention runoff for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on March 31, 2021. It shows a method she has a way of getting things done, Samuel said. Addressing hunger, housing, and income insecurity has been a lifelong and personal passion. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. }. } font-weight: bold; Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. } text-align: center; margin-top: 16px; KSFR: New Mexico is known for its unique environment, wildlife and vegetation. When she was growing up, Stansbury said, her family worked hard and struggled to make ends meet. Her mother worked as a heavy-equipment operator in a power plant and as a seamstress. } Her ability to find common ground and bring people together who had previously only ever interacted in a courtroom proves she will be a strong advocate for all people in New Mexico, Cantwell said. And, Heart. width: 100%; border:1px solid #FFB81F; She worked as a natural resources consultant with research, philanthropic, and non-profit organizations in New Mexico and with the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. At the time, that district was heavily Republican. I think we'll be hearing about Melanie Stansbury in new Mexico politics for a long time. For instance, Hewes said when Stansbury was in elementary school, she would go around her apartment complex and try to collect cans and items from her neighbors so they could be recycled. For me, these deeply personal experiences have shaped my lifes work in community building, economic development, hunger and homelessness, and water security issues. padding: 2px 0; She. } .hideResponses { display: none;} 3617) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to decriminalize marijuana, establish studies of legal marijuana sales, tax marijuana imports and production, and establish a process to expunge and review federal marijuana offenses. } } height: 56px; } background-color: #003388; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } } We know that dismantling racism in America must include recognizing and dismantling White supremacy, undoing systems upheld by racism and oppression, and creating opportunities for equity and inclusion in all areas of life, including: child care, education, jobs and economic growth, and access to health care. padding-left: 0; width: 100%; Contact Information. Counties | Only there for three years. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. She is 44 years old. .results_row.winner { In Congress, I will support humane immigration policies that address root causes of migration and provide opportunities for immigration, which boost our economy and add to the rich cultural and economic fabric of our country. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} background-color: green; } But, we organized and mobilized -- and together not only flipped the seat, but elected the first woman to represent the district -- me. } The 1st Congressional District seat is empty after former Rep. Deb Haaland resigned to serve as interior secretary. invisible man dr bledsoe character analysis; lenovo memory compatibility; mattie t consent decree; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. As someone who grew up in a working family in Albuquerque, Melanie knows what it means to struggle to make ends meet and knows the urgency of bringing real solutions to help our families. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { In the last two years alone, I have passed legislation to modernize our electrical grid and to advance a more data-driven approach to water management to help build a more resilient future for New Mexico. padding-left: 10px; Melanie Stansbury addresses supporters at the Hotel Albuquerque. SANTA FE, N.M. - Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) addressed a Joint Session of the New Mexico State Legislature at the Roundhouse. The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 1, 2021. $('.hideResponses').show(); As a state representative, she advanced the interests of our Sovereign Nations, advocated for the protection of our Indigenous women, and ensured all New Mexicans were treated equally under the law. clearInterval(nTimer); .leg-hnt-leadership-title { left: 0px; She was part of a heavily female blue wave that year that moved the Roundhouse and the Albuquerque area further to the political left. Melanie Ann Stansbury's campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 20, 2021; KSFR, "Melanie Stansbury Seeks Democratic Party Nomination for Congressional District 1," March 29, 2021; KRQE, "Meet the candidates: CD1 Democratic nominee Rep. Melanie Stansbury," April 1, 2021; YouTube, "New Mexicans deserve a leader who fights for Social Security.," April 16, 2021;LinkedIn, "Melanie Stansbury," accessed April 20, 2021, This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2021, See also:New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2020. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { There wasn't a lot of bills that were required bipartisanship and I anticipate this going on into Washington D. C. Samuel, the legislative watchdog group. Like so many in our community, our family worked hard to make ends meet and gave back to help support our community. .indicate_scroll { Melanie Stansbury's Biography . Robert Vaillancourt advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 28 on June 2, 2020. Din Equality is working alongside tribal lawmakers around Indian Country to introduce inclusive legislation that will protect the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and two-spirit communities from hate crimes and bigotry during these uncertain times post-COVID19. Colorado State slices up Lobos; UNM is a 6 To say that defense was optional would imply is was a choice. [19] In the first round of voting by the state Democratic committee, Stansbury placed second after State Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez and automatically advanced to the runoff. 4346) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 9, 2022, which sought to fund domestic production of semiconductors and authorized various federal science agency programs and activities. margin-bottom: 0; I have spent nearly two decades of my career dedicated to science-focused work on water and natural resource issues both on a statewide and national scale. .leg-hnt-title { color: #888; } In Congress, I will continue to fight to pass meaningful legislation to address climate change, develop more renewable energy, ensure our water security, clean air, and the preservation of our public lands. font-weight: bold; display: inline; We must continue to fight to address systemic violence against indigenous women, expand support services and crisis management for survivors and families, and work to achieve justice for the generations of women and children who have suffered. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Contact | Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury | Representing New Mexico's First Congressional District Contact There are several ways to contact our office. It shows a method she has a way of getting things done, Samuel said. padding-top: 8px; .leg-hnt-district-number { div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Melanie Ann Stansbury defeated incumbent Jimmie Hall in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 28 on November 6, 2018. left: 0; I co-sponsored legislation to create an Early Childhood Education and Care Fund to invest in early childhood education and our most precious resourceour kids. .votebox-scroll-container { [23], She defeated State Senator Mark Moores and former Public Lands Commissioner Aubrey Dunn Jr. in the June 1 election in a landslide. She was joined by Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice. ". For example, an advocacy groups scorecard may assess a legislators voting record on one issue while a state newspapers scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety. In New Mexico, we celebrate and benefit from our multiculturalism and vast diversity. Cultures and languages that have been carried forward for generations and that stretch back over centuries and millennia. Be the first to hear about news, issues and our District! The First Congressional District has historically been a steppingstone in New Mexico to Governor, U.S. Senate and the Presidents Cabinet. I also passed legislation and budget initiatives supporting New Mexicos farmers and ranchers in improving soil health and agricultural practices. In 2019, we worked with colleagues in the State Legislature and State Indian Affairs Department to pass the New Mexico MMIW Act to establish the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Task Force. Right now, families in New Mexico and across the country are forced to choose between taking time off to care for a loved one or themselves and keeping their job. in development sociology from Cornell University. As a legislator I have voted to expand and protect access to healthcare, including protecting pre-existing conditions, and to keep out-of-pocket health care costs down because I know personally the impact medical bills can have on working families. .non_result_row th { It required a simple majority vote in the House. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} } ****. As our Congresswoman, Melanie took that fight to Washington D.C. in 2021 because the stakes are high and New Mexico needs a leader who will fight for our communities and the issues that matter most.
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