FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Dyrcz
April 15, 2026 505-554-8679

Albuquerque – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Whitney Holland released the following statement:


“New Mexico’s elected leaders play an integral part when it comes to the health and well-being of our public schools and institutions, our communities, and our working conditions. We believe our slate of endorsed candidates represent a broad swath of New Mexico values. These endorsements represent a combination of diverse and experienced voices who we believe are best positioned to help us achieve legislative goals on behalf of our member educators, students, and working New Mexicans.

“We look forward to supporting each endorsed candidate and pledge to partner with them in Santa Fe, once elected,” said Holland.

HD 4: Joseph Franklin Hernandez
HD 7: Rickie Gonzales
HD 8: Katherine Gauer
HD 9: Patricia “Patty” Lundstrom
HD 10: G. Andres Romero
HD 11: Javier Martinez
HD 12: Art De La Cruz
HD 13: Patricia Roybal Caballero
HD 14: Miguel Garcia
HD 15: Dayan “Day” Hochman-Vigil
HD 16: Yanira Gurrola Valenzuela
HD 17: Cynthia Borrego
HD 18: Marianna Anaya
HD 19: Janelle Anyanonu
HD 20: Meredith Dixon
HD 21: Debbie Sariñana
HD 23: Elise Falanga Taylor
HD 24: Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson
HD 26: Eleanor Chavez
HD 28: Pamelya Herndon
HD 29: Joy Garratt
HD 30: E. Diane Torres-Velasquez
HD 32: Laura Parra
HD 33: Micaela Lara Cadena
HD 34: Raymundo "Ray" Lara
HD 35: Angelica Rubio
HD 36: Nathan Small
HD 37: Lori Martinez
HD 39: Raul Turrieta
HD 40: Nancy Wright
HD 41: Yolanda Jaramillo
HD 43: Christine Chandler
HD 44: Kathleen Cates
HD 46: Andrea Romero
HD 47: Reena Szczepanski
HD 50: Sarah Boses
HD 52: Doreen Gallegos
HD 53: Sarah Silva
HD 57: Chriselle Martinez
HD 60: Luke Jungman (D)* & Zachary Anaya (R)*
HD 68: Charlotte Little
HD 69: Michelle Paulene Abeyta
HD 70: Anita Gonzales

*Endorsement for Primary Election only

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AFT NM’s Executive Committee, based on voting records, campaign platforms, tenure in office, and upon the recommendation of AFT NM’s Committee on Political Education, formally issues endorsements in federal, legislative, and state races. Incumbency does not guarantee an endorsement.