ENDORSEMENTS

Albuquerque Journal

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

The Albuquerque Journal is the largest newspaper in the U.S. state of New Mexico. This year it endorsed only seven Democratic members of the House for election. Representative Pamelya Herndon was one of the seven endorsed.

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

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

Equality New Mexico (EQNM)

To be a trusted partner, and to uplift the voices and leadership of our community in creating a reality of equity, full access, and sustainable wellness for LGBTQ New Mexicans.

Emily's List

Emily's List seeks to put women into office who can make significant contributions to education, health care, voting rights, and economic equality.

Veterans & Military Families Caucus, DPNM

The Veterans and Military Families Caucus champions the interests of our veterans and their families and advocates to ensure the benefits they have earned in service to our nation are protected.

Moms Demand Action

Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. We pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families.

Animal Protection Voters

This advocacy group actively promotes and supports animal-friendly legislation at the local, state and federal levels. Building an effective political voice for animal advocacy in New Mexico is one of their chief goals, as well as, holding New Mexico’s elected officials accountable on animal issues.

Mental Health Now

Animal Protection Voters

The Mental Health Now Candidate endorsement signals to voters that a candidate will prioritize mental health policy if elected. The distinction is non-partisan.

Communications Workers Of America

CWA 7076 is the New Mexico local chapter of the Communication Workers of America, a strong international labor union.

Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico

PPVNM advocates for creating and and protecting state policies that protect reproductive health care access, fights for effective sex education and prevention policies, protect a woman’s right to determine when and whether she becomes pregnant -- and challenges government interference in personal decisions that should be left to women and their families.

National Education Association - NM

NEA-NM actively advocates to implement and maintain the best possible learning conditions for children and working conditions for teachers and other school employees. We have championed this effort for more than one hundred years.

New Mexico Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

We are one of nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO and are the heart of the labor movement. We are democratically elected bodies dedicated to represent the interests of working people at the state and local level.

Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter

The Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club is a volunteer-led organization representing more than 10,000 members in New Mexico and West Texas. Our mission to is to explore, enjoy and protect the planet, and we prioritize protecting our climate, air, water, wildlife and public lands in New Mexico and West Texas.

New Mexico Working Families Party

The New Mexico Working Families Party is a grassroots progressive political organization that fights for economic and racial justice and works to make government work for all working families, not just the wealthy and well-connected. New Mexico WFP, the state affiliate of the growing national Working Families Party, is helping to recruit, train and elect the next generation of progressive leaders across New Mexico.

IATSE 480 Local

IATSE Local 480 is affiliated with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts in the United States, its Territories and Canada (IATSE) and provides union representation to professional film technicians working below-the-line on TV and film productions in the state of New Mexico.

Committee to Protect Health Care

The Committee to Protect Health Care, composed of over 20,000 doctors and advocates across the United States, fights to expand health care access, lower costs for patients, and protect reproductive rights. Using advocacy campaign tactics, we hold anti-health care politicians accountable and fight back against special interests that put profits before patients.