John Block
John Block (Republican Party) is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 51. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on December 31, 2024.
Block (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 51. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on June 4, 2024.
Biography
John Block was born in New Mexico. He earned an associate degree from Santa Fe Community College in 2016, a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 2019, and a graduate degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 2020. His career experience includes working as a founder and editor of the Piñon Post.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Block was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent John Block and Ashlie Myers are running in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Ashlie Myers (D) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51
Ashlie Myers advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashlie Myers | 100.0 | 740 |
| Total votes: 740 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steve Brockett (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent John Block advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Block | 100.0 | 1,999 |
| Total votes: 1,999 | |||
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2022
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51
John Block defeated Sharonlee Cummins in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Block (R) | 63.0 | 5,856 |
| Sharonlee Cummins (D) | 37.0 | 3,434 | |
| Total votes: 9,290 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51
Sharonlee Cummins advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sharonlee Cummins | 100.0 | 888 |
| Total votes: 888 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51
John Block defeated incumbent Rachel Black in the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Block | 50.8 | 1,545 |
| Rachel Black | 49.2 | 1,496 | |
| Total votes: 3,041 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Note: On January 8, 2023, John Block emailed the following to Ballotpedia: "Due to recent events and actions that go contrary to my conservative principles, I would like to strike Marjorie Taylor Greene from the list of those I admire. I do not hold Ms. Greene in any high esteem going forward."[2]
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John is a native New Mexican and the founder and editor of the Piñon Post®, New Mexico's #1 online conservative news outlet. He jumped on the Trump Train in April of 2015 to help elect the future President of the United States — Donald J. Trump — and never looked back.
Throughout his work, he served as a staffer at the State Legislature, as a manager at the pro-life group, Americans United for Life, worked alongside the Trump Administration by coordinating government affairs at Chevron, and helped defeat leftist legislation, such as an unlimited abortion bill in 2019 and an anti-gun proposal in 2021. John served as the PAC Manager for one of President Trump’s largest independent ally organizations, The Committee to Defend the President, during the 2020 election cycle.
He continues to fight for our Constitutional rights around Alamogordo at the local APS Board, City Commission, and County Commission meetings. He's stood up for the interests our community cares about, especially those of our active-duty Service Members, Veterans, and Law Enforcers. In 2021, a New Mexico Law Enforcement group recognized him for backing our brave men and women in Blue.
John has an M.B.A. from Eastern New Mexico University.
- Protecting Families And LIFE. John has dedicated countless weekends to counsel pregnant women considering abortion to choose life. John will sponsor legislation to protect citizens at all stages of life. Locally, he’s advocated against Critical Race Theory and mask mandates in front of the Alamogordo Public School Board. As your legislator, he will champion our children and parents.
- Supporting Our Military And Law Enforcement Heroes Who Keep Us Safe. John received an award from New Mexico Law Enforcers for his advocacy on behalf of our Police at the Legislature. He has also stood up against forced COVID-19 shots for Holloman Air Force Base personnel. As you representative, John will stand behind the brave men and women who keep our community and country safe.
- Ending Corruption And Voter Fraud In New Mexico. Through the Pinon Post®, John has repeatedly exposed corruption at the Roundhouse. His award-winning reporting has helped shed light on fraud by dirty politicians. John will continue to fight waste, fraud, and abuse in New Mexico and will sponsor bills to protect our God-given right to vote. The Santa Fe swamp will shake in their boots if John is elected.
John has a passion for protecting our Constitutional rights and has tirelessly fought for them, whether it be our Second Amendment or the most important Right to Life. In the Legislature, John will fight to stop bad bills restricting our Constitutional freedoms. He has testified against and helped defeat extreme anti-gun proposals, such as a 2021 bill that would have criminalized parents for teaching their children how to shoot. He will never back down in this fight, and he will always listen to what the people of District 51 want.
I look up to those who fight hard for our Constitutional freedoms, regardless of the resistance. President Donald J. Trump, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Congressman Jim Jordan. I always want to follow the example of servant leaders — those who give up their own safety, security, and reputation to fight for others, regardless of the tough battles they may face. The people must always come first.
We deserve elected leaders who show up for the people of our district all the time — not just during election season. Our elected leaders must have the highest integrity and fight relentlessly for the people they represent. Being silent and doing the bare minimum should never be tolerated. A true leader shows up, fights, represents, and does it with honor, integrity, and grit.
As a political activist and reporter, I have worked tirelessly to bring the truth to New Mexicans about issues that matter most to them. I have shown up when it matters and I am knowledgeable about New Mexico and its lawmaking process. These qualities will give me the ability to be a successful voice for District 51 in the Legislature to truly fight back against extremism and finally restore our community's interests in Santa Fe.
The Legislature is meant to be a check and balance on the governor as a coequal branch. If the governor is out-of-line, the Legislature must act to hold that person accountable. New Mexico's governor has too much power and as a legislator, I will work to restore the power back to the people.
No. I believe real-world experience is necessary for public officials, and prior experience in elected office should not be a prerequisite for holding state legislative office. Our state and country need more real Americans representing them — not career politicians.
No. I am focused on the people of the 51st House District, period.
Compromise, only within the confines of one's beliefs and promises an elected official ran on, should be accepted. However, giving up one's values and those of the constituents in order to "compromise" is a dereliction of duty and should never happen.
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2023
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In 2023, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 18.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 |
Officeholder New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Rachel Black (R) |
New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
