letter-spacing: .04em; } The 1st Congressional District seat is empty after former Rep. Deb Haaland resigned to serve as interior secretary. For me, these deeply personal experiences have shaped my lifes work in community building, economic development, hunger and homelessness, and water security issues. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOAT-TV. padding-left: 0; .top_disclaimer { Before returning to New Mexico to open a consulting business before the 2018 election, Stansbury worked in Washington, D.C., for eight years. .percentage_number { padding-left: 0; } $('.pastResponses').show(); [7][8] She then earned a Master of Science in development sociology with a minor in American Indian studies from Cornell University in 2007,[9][7] where she was a PhD candidate. } } "We are excited to endorse Melanie Stansbury for Congress," said Richard Barish, Political Chair of the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter. The Chips and Science Act (H.R. State legislature | .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} background-color: white; Some states have a limited number of available scorecards or scorecards produced only by select groups. Elect Melanie Stansbury for New Mexico House District 28. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { I grew up in a working family and know what its like to struggle to make ends meet. She has dedicated her career to finding solutions to water issues, poverty, and climate change representing New Mexico in the Legislature and now in Congress. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-98344').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); margin-bottom:16px; }) But, New Mexico is defined not only by our grit and our struggles it is defined by our resilience and determination. 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. The First Congressional District has historically been a steppingstone in New Mexico to Governor, U.S. Senate and the Presidents Cabinet. It is Ballotpedias goal to incorporate all available scorecards regardless of ideology or number. margin: 3px 0; State Rep. Melanie Stansbury of Albuquerque is the Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } RAISING THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE font-weight: bold; } As a graduate of Albuquerque Public Schools (K-12) myself, I know first-hand the impact teachers and mentors can have on a persons life and the importance of access to education. Our food. } } There were not a lot of bills that had bipartisanship and I anticipate this going into Washington, D.C., Rhiannon Samuel, executive director with legislative watch group Viante, said. Addressing food and housing insecurity, fighting for universal access to healthcare, building and diversifying our economy, protecting our sacred lands and waters, lifting up the voices of New Mexicans, and tackling global climate change. Thats why I will push for the expansion of paid family and medical leave in Congress. color: #888; Her win is a positive sign for the party, adding to their razor-thin. font-weight: 500; .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Health care is a human right. The district includes most of Bernalillo County, all of Torrance County and small sections of Sandoval, Santa Fe and Valencia counties. width: 57%; [9] She joined Grant Chapel AME Church to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. I will also fight to ensure that our laws are inclusive of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and protect the rights and opportunities of all people to thrive. [15][16] She served as the vice chair of the Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee. } CANNABIS REFORM } padding-top: 5px; Colorado State slices up Lobos; UNM is a 6 To say that defense was optional would imply is was a choice. 5 She even supports emptying every federal prison in America and releasing thousands of child molesters, rapists, and murderers. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); padding-bottom: 5px; To get this virus under control, we must continue to follow the guidance of health care professionals and the science, and ensure that vaccine distribution is done quickly and equitably. padding-left: 10px; } } She also said many of Stansburys interests, such as her environmental advocacy, were hatched at a young age. 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. And this is our story. } I believe that education and child-wellbeing are the cornerstones of a thriving community. } if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64033822b962e').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S. 3373) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 10, 2022, that sought to address healthcare access, the presumption of service-connection, and research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. } Early in my career, I worked as a science educator in schools across the state through the Museum of Natural History. .leg-hnt-toggle-text { For me, this struggle is personal and has inspired my lifes work in community building, economic development, hunger and homelessness, and water security issues. 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. Stansbury said her behind-the-scenes work on public policy will be an asset if she is elected. 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. color: #6db24f; She is 44 years old. After being the first woman elected as State House Representative to New Mexico House District 28, I was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2021. It would have also required the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether the price of gasoline was being manipulated. background-color: #db0000; .leg-hnt-flex-column { margin-bottom: 1px; HEALTH CARE event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => {

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. Stansbury ( Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. And who understands the science to drive policy for our people.. Food, water, shelter, and a meaningful job are the basics of a dignified life. The U.S. economy depends on transportation systems that connect our communities physically via roads, bridges, and waterways and virtually via electrical grids and the internet. display: inline-block; 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. Democratic congressional candidate Melanie Stansbury speaks during a campaign rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); @media (max-width:600px) { event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; padding: 2px 0; flex-direction: column; } float: right; .widget-row.heading { height: 100%; 2013 Coalition for Din Equality. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { }) I grew up helping with sewing projects, digging trenches, installing irrigation systems and bussing tables, nights and weekends. I am deeply proud of my grassroots campaign, thats why I am including my most recent list of donors who have contributed more than $200 to my campaign. })(); Melanie Ann Stansbury did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey. Last summer, Rep. Melanie Ann Stansbury (D-N.M.) was a little-known politician with big ambitions and a self . } She spent the last several years in Washington, D.C., working in the budget office and the U.S. Senate. break-inside: avoid-column; font-weight: 300; At the time the district was heavily republican and Hall had been in office for 14 years. .source-link { ****. Born and raised in New Mexico, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury leads with determination and compassion. .widget-key { vertical-align: middle; .hideResponses { display: none;} overflow-x: scroll; Michelle Garcia Holmes defeated Louie Sanchez in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 7, 2022. column-width: 175px; color: #0645ad; It has been my policy since I first ran for office in the 2018 cycle to not accept funds from corporations or corporate PACs. } vertical-align: top; display: flex; [3] The district includes most of Albuquerque and most of its suburbs. }) } At the time, that district was heavily Republican. .clearfix { color: black; } "The climate crisis is the most urgent issue facing the world. mail Email. The bill required a 2/3 majority in the House to suspend rules and pass the bill as amended. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} $('.hideResponses').show(); Who is Melanie Stansbury, our new U.S. House Representative. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } 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. Trail runner & chile connoisseur. clear: both; padding-bottom: 8px; She worked as a natural resources consultant with research, philanthropic, and non-profit organizations in New Mexico and with the, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, New Mexico's 1st Congressional District election, 2022. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. How to vote | $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { In New Mexico, we celebrate and benefit from our multiculturalism and vast diversity. in development sociology from Cornell University. 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. } The results have been certified. That means investing in our economic strengths and our people, and ensuring that everyone has every opportunity to succeed. margin-top: 5px; Resilience. box-sizing: border-box; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); The results have been certified. margin-bottom: 4px; GROWING OUR ECONOMY, JOBS, AND RESILIENCE Din teachings tell us that both sexes are important to the survival & perpetuation of our people. As your Congresswoman of New Mexicos 1st Congressional District, I continually put this lifetime of experiences to work for our people. }, 100); } I have focused on addressing childhood hunger, modernizing our electric grid, fostering resilience in our water and food systems, improving education, expanding economic opportunity and public safety, improving access to healthcare, and using sound science in decision-making. }. Since being elected to the New Mexico State Legislature in 2018, I have passed fourteen pieces of legislation -- including bills to expand economic opportunity, improve education, address childhood hunger and public safety, increase access to healthcare, and support the stewardship of our land, water, and energy resources. } else { We need more champions to address systemic hunger at the federal level, which is why in Congress, I will push for legislation to expand food and income support programs and provide funding to address childhood hunger across the country. } .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { 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. flex: 0 0 175px; Historic drought is amplifying water insecurity throughout our state and larger and more frequent fires are devastating our public and private lands. I think all the candidates had conversations with (state central committee) members to say, If Im not your first pick for Round 1, will you consider me for Round 2, Stansbury said. .leg-hnt-hide { As the Congresswoman from New Mexicos First Congressional District, she is working hard to lift up the voices of our communities and tackle our biggest challenges from economic development, to food and water security, to climate change. 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. } Gun safe storage bill inches closer to governor's desk Republicans express concern over high-profile measure Republicans express concern over high-profile measure during Fridays two-hour debate. After years of work on land, water, and community issues in New Mexico, I went to Washington D.C., where I worked with the U.S. Senate and Executive Office of the President to work on these issues at the national level. } In the general election, she defeated Republican incumbent Jimmie C. Hall, who had held the seat for seven terms. .results_table { text-align: center; Contact our sales team. }) More Campaign Contactskeyboard_arrow_down. display: flex; MAKING OUR GOVERNMENT WORK FOR NEW MEXICANS [25], On August 12, 2022, she voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. .hideResponses { display: none;} Later, I worked as a researcher and advisor on land and water issues, focused on New Mexicos water needs and the resilience of our rivers. Yet for too many in our community, these fundamentals are out of reach. WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) cosponsored and voted to pass legislation to protect the marriage rights of same-sex and interracial couples and repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). .leg-hnt-leadership { .inner_percentage.Democratic { Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. As a teenager, Stansbury worked at her stepdads landscaping business and as a server at restaurants on nights and weekends. Posted on July 1, 2022 by July 1, 2022 by margin-bottom: .75em; Elections in 2023 | display: block; height: 50px; New Mexico and our planet are facing a climate crisis. Din Equality, the largest Indigenous LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in the country is proud to endorse State Representative Melanie Stansbury for Congress in New Mexico. Source, See also:New Mexico's 1st Congressional District special election, 2021. New Mexicans are resilient, determine 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. }); What's on my ballot? p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} } Trained in sociology and in economic development, Melanie Stansbury brought considerable budgeting expertise to her first term in the legislature. event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE font-weight: 100; To learn more about Melanie: https://melaniefornm.com. (function() { background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 100%; New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Ryan Boetel / Journal Staff Writer .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} The last Democrats to hold the seat were Haaland, Gov. Stansbury said shes also taken a leadership role by trying to organize the more than 30 Albuquerque-area lawmakers in the Roundhouse to better coordinate their capital outlay spending, which Stansbury said has pumped more money into local law enforcement. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } } font-size: .9em; float: right; Incumbent Melanie Ann Stansbury advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 7, 2022. The imposition of modern democracy has led to our loss of memory about the inclusion of women & our LGBTQ relatives in nation-building. 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. background-color: grey; 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. Born and raised in New Mexico, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury leads with determination and compassion. } Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. 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. I will fight to protect LGBTQIA+ rights, reverse the discriminatory policies of the previous administration, and end discrimination in employment, healthcare, housing, and all spheres. 95 talking about this. This is the work I will prioritize in Congress and across our communities. } $('.pastResponses').hide(); And, Heart. Sources: } Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. pronounced MEH-luh-nee // STANZ-buh-ree. [22] As no Republican had represented the district since 2009, The Santa Fe New Mexican labeled her "a heavy favorite". It was the only debate to feature all four. Incumbent Jimmie Hall advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 28 on June 5, 2018. PROTECTING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES padding: 2px; background-color: #f4f4f4; Day.[33]. overflow-x: auto; We are changing the narrative because our LGBTQ+ relatives have always been sacred. The following candidates ran in the special Democratic convention for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on March 30, 2021. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { $('#candidate-connection-email-98344').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); width: 100%; .indicate_scroll { padding-left: 16px; font-size: 20px; Since taking office in 2019, I have rolled up my sleeves and gotten to work, both in the New Mexico legislature and in Washington. Senator Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernndez (N.M.-03) introduced legislation to establish Cerro de la Olla Wilderness within the Ro Grande del Norte National Monument in northern New Mexico. .widget-row.Green { $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { .leg-hnt-leadership-title { [1] Stansbury's career experience includes working as a science educator, in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and a consultant.[1][2]. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} Our ways of life. Dozens of Albuquerque Academy students volunteered to help unload and deliver the furnishings. Affordable, quality child care is critical to the well-being of children and their families. list-style-type: circle; In her campaign, Ad Stansbury calls herself a blue collar hard worker with a modest upbringing. display: block; .widget-row.Democratic { justify-content: center; $('.hideResponses').hide(); Elect Melanie Stansbury for New Mexico House District 28. 6 FORCING LIBERAL VALUES ON US Her father at one point worked in the extraction industry in the Four Corners region. padding-bottom: 8px; Congresswoman Stansbury serves New Mexicans on the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. position: absolute; width: 250px; Members send $100,000 into district Biden carried by 23 points Democrat Melanie Stansbury raised almost $1.2 million in less than six weeks in her campaign for the open House seat in New. } if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { [29], Stansbury lives in Albuquerque. $('.hideResponses').hide(); display: inline-block; Our organization is working to ensure this congressional seat is filled by a leader we believe in - just as much as we do for Secretary Debra Haaland. 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. background-color: #6db24f; padding:7px 8px 8px; 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 Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (H.R. This is New Mexico. width: 350px; Melanie Stansbury not only supports legislation that could defund our local police departments, 4 Stansbury even supports taking away guns and tasers from police officers. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } Stansbury represented District 28 in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. Din Equality, the largest Indigenous LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in the country is proud to endorse State Representative Melanie Stansbury for Congress in New Mexico. margin: 5px auto; } She assumed office on June 14, 2021. She assumed office on June 14, 2021. 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. }) clear: both; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The Respect for Marriage Act (H.R.8404) has been brought to the House floor in response to recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions rolling back major . New Mexico has amongst the highest hunger rates in the nation, with nearly 1 in 4 children experiencing food insecurity in the state. [12] Since 2017, she has worked as a consultant and senior advisor at the Utton Transboundary Resources Center of the University of New Mexico. })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection.