.results_table_container { .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. width: 100% border:1px solid #FFB81F; .infobox { Early in her career, she worked as a science educator in schools across the state and later for the U.S. Senate in the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. } She won in the general election on November 8, 2022. padding-bottom: 5px; Incumbent Jimmie Hall advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 28 on June 5, 2018. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (H.R. 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. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } width: 57%; [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. "The climate crisis is the most urgent issue facing the world. event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; display: inline-block; 348 talking about this. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} pronounced MEH-luh-nee // STANZ-buh-ree. [23], She defeated State Senator Mark Moores and former Public Lands Commissioner Aubrey Dunn Jr. in the June 1 election in a landslide. FOOD INSECURITY Cities | Stansburys campaign website stated the following: As a native New Mexican, I have dedicated my career to serving our community -- working to help address some of our most pressing challenges. .votebox-scroll-container { background-color: #003388; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY .leg-hnt-district-container { The last Democrats to hold the seat were Haaland, Gov. margin-left: 20px; New Mexico and our planet are facing a climate crisis. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} You may cancel or unsubscribe at any time. } 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. margin-top: 1px; text-align: center; Her win is a positive sign for the party, adding to their razor-thin. background-color: grey; $('.hideResponses').show(); U.S. Congress | [29], Stansbury lives in Albuquerque. letter-spacing: .03em; } 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. font-weight: bold; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { 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. 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. } [5] After graduating from Cibola High School in 1997,[6] she earned a Bachelor of Arts in human ecology and natural science from Saint Mary's College of California in 2002. position: absolute; 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. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Melanie Stansbury addresses supporters at the Hotel Albuquerque. The results have been certified. .results_text { text-align: center; .leg-hnt-hide { .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} 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. max-width: 600px; } flex: 0 0 150px; As a former House Finance and Appropriations Committee member and White House Office of Management and Budget employee, I know how to deliver on a budget that serves the people. Fiance has been tracking stance. float: right; Stansbury spent the last several years in Washington, D. C. Working in the budget office and the U. S. Senate. Be the first to hear about news, issues and our District! } 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. She assumed office on June 14, 2021. 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. display: table; max-width: 75px; border: 1px solid #a2a9b1 !important; box-sizing: border-box; It shows a method she has a way of getting things done, Samuel said. padding:7px 8px 8px; .leg-hnt-flex-column { display: block; font-weight: 300; margin: 3px 0; The bill required a 2/3 majority in the House to suspend rules and pass the bill as amended. } Michelle Garcia Holmes defeated Louie Sanchez in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 7, 2022. [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. Elections in 2023 | [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]. 100% remote. font-size: 12px; What about down the road? So really she's enjoyed too upset when the Democratic Party initially met to decide who was going to run. font-weight: 400; It is Ballotpedias goal to incorporate all available scorecards regardless of ideology or number. Like all families that struggle - grit, determination and resilience helped my family get by, but it was the care and support the heart of our community that helped us thrive. In 2019, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 15 through March 16. Our ways of life. .votebox-results-metadata-p { }, 100); color: #0645ad; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 0; For me, these deeply personal experiences have shaped my lifes work in community building, economic development, hunger and homelessness, and water security issues. } padding-bottom: 0px; } Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. } Affordable, quality child care is critical to the well-being of children and their families. background-color: #f4f4f4; p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} When we elect leaders who are committed to fighting racism and discrimination at all levels, systemic racism stands less of a chance. padding-left: 10px; color: white; display: flex; clearInterval(nTimer); Like so many in our community, our family worked hard to make ends meet and gave back to help support our community. Voter data plays to Stansburys favor: there are about 218,000 registered Democrats in the district and 132,000 Republicans. There were no incumbents in this race. Stansbury said her top priority would be working to help New Mexico recover economically from the coronavirus pandemic. Contact our sales team. } display: inline-block; Grit. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle64033822addfc').addEventListener('click', event => { Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislators political positions. Her background includes working as a consultant with national, state, local, and tribal governments and non-profit organizations that serve the public. display: none; p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} Stansbury ( Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. As your Congresswoman of New Mexicos 1st Congressional District, I continually put this lifetime of experiences to work for our people. 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. } position: relative; clear: both; } The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 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. 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. Democratic congressional candidate Melanie Stansbury speaks during a campaign rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { She has served since Jun 14, 2021. .votebox_legend { $('.collapse').collapse('show'); background-color: #6db24f; 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOAT-TV. overflow-y: hidden; .widget-row.Libertarian { WASHINGTON U.S. padding-left: 16px; word-wrap: break-word; Source. } .inner_percentage.Green { In her campaign, Ad Stansbury calls herself a blue collar hard worker with a modest upbringing. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury | Representing New Mexico's First Congressional District Home NEW: Read Rep. Stansbury's 2022 Report! font-size: 16px; 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. The first-term state representative and former Albuquerque middle school math teacher grew up in Chihuahua and has an engineering degree. There were no incumbents in this race. This is New Mexico. event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; She also worked as an aide to Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. Cantwell said in a statement to the Journal that Stansbury was critical to the passage of a Yakima River Water Basin bill, which Cantwell called the model for water management in the 21st century. The senator said Stansbury worked with a diverse group of stakeholders to balance the tribal, environmental and agricultural needs during times of drought. The task force has made impressive progress in its work so far, but much work remains. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Democratic candidate Melanie Stansbury faced a barrage of attacks during the KOAT First Congressional District Debate. Dozens of Albuquerque Academy students volunteered to help unload and deliver the furnishings. It was the only debate to feature all four. .leg-hnt-district-number { font-weight: bold; Stansbury (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. } [28] She was endorsed by abortion rights group Voteprochoice. She was always about doing something to better wherever shes been. Stansbury said her behind-the-scenes work on public policy will be an asset if she is elected. padding: 2px 0; background-color: #dac113; font-weight: bold; In high school, Hewes said, Stansbury acted and helped produce high school plays; she was on the mock trial team; and she earned straight As and worked as a waitress. And thats been an ongoing thread since Ive known her, Hewes said. All Rights Reserved. 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. $('.pastResponses').show(); Stansbury was assigned to the following committees: .subcommittee { Because we are New Mexicans and that is what we do. } } $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} }. }, .leg-hnt-container { The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. margin: 0px 10px; .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} .race_header.libertarian { 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. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} } Campaign Website. color:white; .leg-hnt-flex-item { $('.hideResponses').hide(); 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. }); document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle64033822b962e').addEventListener('click', event => { In Congress, I will support a Child and Dependent Care Credit and will work to lift the financial burden on working families to find a nurturing, stable, and safe places for children to thrive. $('.showResponses').hide(); Posted on July 1, 2022 by July 1, 2022 by I also have fought to address homelessness and bolster affordable housing. I am committed to transparency at all levels of government. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} .race_header.democratic { One is Stansburys main competition in the special election: state Sen. Mark Moores. 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. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; }) $('#candidate-connection-email-98344').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Like so many families in our community, mine often struggled to make ends meet. .results_row.winner { color: white; div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Working families shouldnt have to make that difficult decision and potentially lose precious time with their children or sick family members. }) Yet for too many in our community, these fundamentals are out of reach. [13][14], Stansbury was again unopposed in the 2020 primary. 5 She even supports emptying every federal prison in America and releasing thousands of child molesters, rapists, and murderers. 7688) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit individuals from selling consumer fuels at excessive prices during a proclaimed energy emergency. position: absolute; | You can enter your ZIP code below to send as an email, or contact one of our offices. $('.showResponses').show(); background-color: #db0000; } [12] Since 2017, she has worked as a consultant and senior advisor at the Utton Transboundary Resources Center of the University of New Mexico. width: 350px; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { U.S. President | .widget-key { .votebox { She currently represents New. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Born and raised in New Mexico, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury leads with determination and compassion. Amid debate over transgender rights, New Mexico House OKs New Mexico legislation would prohibit discrimination New Mexico legislation would prohibit discrimination in provision of public services on basis of gender, gender identity, Colorado State slices up Lobos; UNM is a 6 seed in league tourney, If it MUST be the NIT, UNM basketball has a plan, After bill was vetoed last year, lawmakers try again to boost pay of NM judges, Gun safe storage bill inches closer to governor's desk after winning Senate approval. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-98344').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Whether you are running a race where youve got hundreds of thousands of constituents you are trying to reach out to, or 200 (party officials) at the end of the day, really, politics is about having conversations about the issues you care about, she said. } .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { max-height: 580px; 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. To contribute to the list of New Mexico scorecards, email suggestions to editor@ballotpedia.org. } 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. Families must be reunited and we must provide a path to citizenship. 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. 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. background: #4c4c4c; }); What's on my ballot? 6 FORCING LIBERAL VALUES ON US font-weight: bold; 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. Rep.-elect Melanie Stansbury's 24-point win Tuesday has Democrats feeling more optimistic about their fragile House majority. During the pandemic, I have fought to help support families and businesses, including helping to pass emergency relief in the Legislature, raising money to help bring food and water to communities across the state, and helping people in our own community access food and navigate unemployment and other services. SUPPORTING WOMEN AND ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY To this day, Stansbury said she continues to be a champion for environmental causes. Democrat Melanie Stansbury to fill CD1 seat left vacant by Deb Haaland. Only there for three years. } HEALTH CARE .votebox-results-cell--check { In Congress, I will always seek ways to identify and dismantle systems of oppression. The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 1, 2021. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. } 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. She never did anything halfway, Hewes said. 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. Stansbury represented District 28 in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. We must take a compassionate approach to fixing our immigration system and reversing the discriminatory practices put in place by the last administration. She. font-size: 12px; Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is a champion of efforts to address hunger, food, and water insecurity, conservation and climate change, and economic development and recovery. padding-bottom: 8px; State Rep. Melanie Stansbury will be the next person to occupy that seat, replacing Rep. 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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. margin: 0 5px; color: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; Day.[33]. Public policy. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Thats why we introduced legislation (House Bill 208) this year to reauthorize the task force and continue this critical work. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. .results_row td { font-size: 90%; [9] She joined Grant Chapel AME Church to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. } RAISING THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE More Campaign Contactskeyboard_arrow_down. 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. } It would have also required the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether the price of gasoline was being manipulated. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64033822addfc').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); (Video: KOAT)

} A Democrat, Stansbury was formerly a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 28th district. $('.pastResponses').hide(); Melanie Ann Stansbury did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } 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. clear: both; } .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} She said she was "focused on expanding our economy, supporting local businesses, and growing more meaningful jobs.". } } width: 100%; font-size: 110%; } Thats why I will push for the expansion of paid family and medical leave in Congress. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } vertical-align: top; font-size: 12px; .widget-value { Like so many families, ours was touched by housing and food insecurity, lack of health care, tragic losses, and many of the experiences that come with the struggle to get by. Melanie Stansbury for Congress - LGBTQ+ Champion for the Navajo Nation, "Melanie is a champion for the Navajo Nation and we believe she will uplift the voices of our Indigenous relatives in Congress. font-weight: bold; The Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 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). [4], Stansbury was born in Farmington, New Mexico, and raised in Albuquerque. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .widget-row.Republican { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. As a State legislator, I have championed efforts to expand access to school meal programs, obtain funding for hunger relief programs, and address systemic issues in our food system. } Determination. And this is our story. Born and raised in New Mexico, Melanie grew up in a working family in the North Valley and West Side of Albuquerque. Before returning to New Mexico to open a consulting business before the 2018 election, Stansbury worked in Washington, D.C., for eight years. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { That means investing in our economic strengths and our people, and ensuring that everyone has every opportunity to succeed. }) [15][16] She served as the vice chair of the Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee. $('.showResponses').show(); When state Rep. Melanie Stansbury found herself in distant second place after the first round of voting by the Democratic Partys state central committee, she started to work the phones. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { width: 250px;

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