Melanie Stansbury is a proud New Mexican who has spent her career working to protect our lands and waters. 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. 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. font-weight: 200; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } display: block; One is Stansburys main competition in the special election: state Sen. Mark Moores. .widget-row.heading { More Campaign Contactskeyboard_arrow_down. Growing up in a community where so many struggle, I know what its like to not know how youll make it to the end of the month, or put food on the table, or see a doctor. width: 100%; 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. })(); Melanie Ann Stansbury did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey. }. State Rep. Melanie Stansbury. padding-left: 10px; [23], She defeated State Senator Mark Moores and former Public Lands Commissioner Aubrey Dunn Jr. in the June 1 election in a landslide. There were no incumbents in this race. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. Libertarian Robert Vaillancourt received 780 votes (4.6%). .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { We had been having those conversations for many weeks. 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. Melanie Ann Stansbury defeated incumbent Jimmie Hall in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 28 on November 6, 2018. 2013 Coalition for Din Equality. In Congress, I will always seek ways to identify and dismantle systems of oppression. The first-term state representative and former Albuquerque middle school math teacher grew up in Chihuahua and has an engineering degree. Proudly Serving New Mexico's First Congressional District, N.M. Delegation Announces Over $5 Million In Internet For All Federal Grants For Minority-Serving Colleges, Universities In New Mexico, Heinrich, Leger Fernndez Lead N.M. Delegation To Introduce Bill To Designate Cerro De La Olla Wilderness, Heinrich, Leger Fernndez Lead Bill To Approve Water Rights Settlements For Four Pueblos. margin: 3px 0;

. And, Heart. She was part of a heavily female blue wave that year that moved the Roundhouse and the Albuquerque area further to the political left. background-color: #f9d334; position: relative; $('#candidate-connection-email-96960').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Stansbury said she had experience working at the intersection of social justice and environmental issues. 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. [29], Stansbury lives in Albuquerque. Over the past year, our communities have faced incredible hardships and loss due to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. } $('.hideResponses').show(); margin-top: 1em; KSFR: New Mexico is known for its unique environment, wildlife and vegetation. Stansbury was a distant second trailing by 15% but she eventually overtook Antoinette Cdo Lopez by three points. top: 2px; } } That is who we are. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } Stansbury was assigned to the following committees: .subcommittee { Food, water, shelter, and a meaningful job are the basics of a dignified life. (Jim Thompson/Albuquerque Journal) The district includes most of Bernalillo. Melanie Stansbury addresses supporters at the Hotel Albuquerque. What about down the road? New Mexico state Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D) won the June 1 election in New Mexico's 1st congressional district. } 5 She even supports emptying every federal prison in America and releasing thousands of child molesters, rapists, and murderers. In Congress, I will make education and child-wellbeing a top priority. Stansbury came out of nowhere three years ago when she won a Statehouse seat, defeating Republican Jimmy Hall. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } I believe in our community and our future, and that is why I am running for Congress, to take our fight to Washington and deliver for New Mexicans. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury | Representing New Mexico's First [12] Since 2017, she has worked as a consultant and senior advisor at the Utton Transboundary Resources Center of the University of New Mexico. 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. }) The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. "We are excited to endorse Melanie Stansbury for Congress," said Richard Barish, Political Chair of the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter. }, 100); Addressing hunger, housing, and income insecurity has been a lifelong and personal passion. } background-color: grey; 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. To this day, Stansbury said she continues to be a champion for environmental causes. Rivers that flow from sacred mountains to desert plains. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. Stansbury (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. .hideResponses { display: none;} Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. max-height: 580px; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. 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.

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She defeated Republican Thomas R. Stull and Libertarian Robert Vaillancourt in the general election. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { At the time, that district was heavily Republican. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } So, what kind of lawmaker has Stansbury been, then and now? div.survey-scrollbox {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } Early voting for New Mexico's first congressional district is underway and election day is June 1st. 		font-style: italic; 		column-count: auto; 		.votebox { Because we are New Mexicans and that is what we do. $('.pastResponses').show(); $('.pastResponses').show(); 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 . 	} She was a consultant at Sandia National Laboratories and later served as a program examiner in the Office of Management and Budget during the Obama administration. 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. Ballotpedia is in the process of developing an encyclopedic list of published scorecards. 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. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} 		font-weight: bold; width: 250px; Health care is a human right. font-size: .9em; } [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. 		margin-top: 16px; 		column-rule: 1px solid #aaa; 		display: inline; 			event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; She. 	} } .top_disclaimer { font-weight: 400; 		text-align: center; 		padding: 2px 0; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); 	.votebox-covid-disclaimer { The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. 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. 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Melanie Ann Stansbury ( Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. }) [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. 		width: 100%; Celerah Hewes, who has been friends with Stansbury since fourth grade, said her friends work ethic separated her from her peers. 	.race_header.republican { Well, this is now. 	.leg-hnt-section-title { The results have been certified. 		margin-top: 0px; 	padding-left: 10px; She is 44 years old. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} The results have been certified. In 2020, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 21 to February 20. 	background-color: red; .survey-result {padding:10px;} New Mexico Supreme Court: Juveniles who plead can appeal  Ruling stems from the case of Christopher Rodriguez, who was sentenced as an adult to 14 years in prison for his role in the  San Juan sheriff shoots dog during off-duty traffic stop, Sheriff Shane Ferrari said the dog came out of the vehicle and charged at him. 		display: none; The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. 2471) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 15, 2022, providing for the funding of federal agencies for the remainder of 2022, providing funding for activities related to Ukraine, and modifying or establishing various programs. 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. })     Early voting starts May 4 at the clerks office and expands to other polling locations May 15. 		border: 1px solid #aaa; 
, See also:New Mexico's 1st Congressional District election, 2022. Like so many families in our community, mine often struggled to make ends meet. Thats why Ive worked to expand educational opportunities from early childhood, to K-12, trades education, college and university, and lifelong learning. 			.results_table_container { 		break-inside: avoid-column; 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. 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. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle64033822addfc').addEventListener('click', event => { The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Federal courts | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.  Democratic candidate Melanie Stansbury faced a barrage of attacks during the KOAT First Congressional District Debate. Democrat Melanie Stansbury to fill CD1 seat left vacant by Deb Haaland. 	} .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } It has been my policy since I first ran for office in the 2018 cycle to not accept funds from corporations or corporate PACs. And this is our story. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { 		padding-top: 3px; 	} 		border-bottom: 1px solid grey; 	.inner_percentage.Libertarian { So really she's enjoyed too upset when the Democratic Party initially met to decide who was going to run. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. .widget-row.value-only.black { Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } The last Democrats to hold the seat were Haaland, Gov. 	background-color: #f9f9f9; pronounced MEH-luh-nee // STANZ-buh-ree. in development sociology from Cornell University. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short {  height:250px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } 	} p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} The last Republican to win the seat was Heather Wilson, in 2006. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Since 2018, New Mexicos largest city has just two Republican lawmakers left in the Legislature. Melanie Stansbury is favored to keep the seat in Democratic hands, but the race shows Democrats are still grappling with how to handle continued GOP attacks on policing and public safety. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-96960').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Stanbury prevailed in an. 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. 	.results_row { 	.race_header.democratic { Dozens of Albuquerque Academy students volunteered to help unload and deliver the furnishings. MAKING OUR GOVERNMENT WORK FOR NEW MEXICANS 		margin: 5px auto; 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. 		padding-top: 5px; Born and raised in New Mexico, Melanie grew up in a working family in the North Valley and West Side of Albuquerque. 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. INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE 	.leg-hnt-leadership-title { Michelle Lujan Grisham and Sen. Martin Heinrich. 		letter-spacing: .04em; Biography: Stansbury received a bachelors degree in human ecology and natural science from Saint Mary's College of California and a masters degree in science and sociology from Cornell University. Campaign. 100% remote. 		width: 100%; 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. })  .widget-row.value-only.white {  	} p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury | Representing New Mexico's First Congressional District Home NEW: Read Rep. Stansbury's 2022 Report! 	.votebox-scroll-container { 		height: 22px; margin-bottom:0px; Melanie Ann Stansbury (born January 31, 1979)[1][2] is an American politician and scientist serving as the U.S. representative from New Mexico's 1st congressional district since 2021. }) 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. 	} 	display: inline-block; 		text-align: center; $('.pastResponses').hide(); })(); Melanie Ann Stansbury did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. Counties | Melanie for New Mexico 		padding-left: 16px; 		font-weight: 500; Stansbury said her opponent, Mark Moores (R), opposed economic relief plans for businesses and people and opposed sick leave for workers during the coronavirus pandemic. (function() { .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} } At one time, our people also acknowledged a third or multiple genders in our society who are often called the ndleeh. 	.votebox-results-cell--number { 		padding-bottom: 3px; 		position: absolute; p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} Democrat Melanie Stansbury wins special House election in N.M. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } U.S. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); How do we appreciate our surroundings? Thats always been a piece of what she was interested in.. 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. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing. 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. 		width: 35px !important; 		margin: 8px auto;  } In Congress, I will continue the work to get big money out of politics, for campaign finance reform at all levels, to improve our agencies and oversight, and elevate the voices of everyday New Mexicans. 		font-style: italic; (Video: KOAT) 		display: inline-block; Melanie Stansbury, Representative for New Mexico's 1st Congressional  Viante has been tracking Stansburys career and says in two years she has sponsored 57 bills, 14% of those were signed into law.That is very good for a freshman legislator. 		display: block; Source1Source2. $('.hideResponses').hide(); Landscapes shaped by wind, water, and sun. The following candidates ran in the  special Democratic convention for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on March 30, 2021.        .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;}   		font-weight: 300; 		font-size: 110%; 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOAT-TV. 		border-radius: 50%; [4], Stansbury was born in Farmington, New Mexico, and raised in Albuquerque. }) 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. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. 	.election_results_text { 	float: right; Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. 		clear: both; ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.  The First Congressional District has historically been a steppingstone in New Mexico - to Governor, U.S. Senate and the President's Cabinet. 	}); What's on my ballot? So it shows that she's has a method to getting things done. For more on how we identify key messages, click here. is melanie stansbury married james nuciforo technical advisor julho 1, 2022. brevard county residential building code clearInterval(nTimer); 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. 	width: 250px; So where did she come from? 		top: 0px; As your Congresswoman of New Mexicos 1st Congressional District, I continually put this lifetime of experiences to work for our people. 		font-size: 1.25em; .widget-row.Republican { 		font-weight: 500; 		font-size: 20px; Viante has been tracking Stansburys career and says in two years she has sponsored 57 bills, 14% of those were signed into law. As a White House Fellow, she worked as a policy advisor on the Council on Environmental Quality. 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. Melanie Stansbury's Biography . So, what kind of lawmaker has Stansbury been, then and now?She is very much someone who is towing the party line. }. She worked on the staff of the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and as an aide to Senator Maria Cantwell. Din teachings tell us that both sexes are important to the survival & perpetuation of our people. Posted on July 1, 2022 by July 1, 2022 by How to run for office | 		font-weight: 100; About | Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury | Representing New Mexico's  .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} 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. Trail runner & chile connoisseur. But, New Mexico is defined not only by our grit and our struggles  it is defined by our resilience and determination. .survey-result {padding:10px;} 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. Contact Information. [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. 	} } 		padding-left: 0; In Congress, I will continue to champion investments in infrastructure from investments in broadband and drinking water infrastructure to paving roads and building more resilient and sustainable infrastructure. 		margin-bottom:16px; clearInterval(nTimer); 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. In response to questions the Journal sent all candidates in the race, Stansbury said she supports universal health care and bans on high-capacity magazines and assault rifles. 

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