Yvette Herrell

Yvette Herrell

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Prior offices

New Mexico House of Representatives District 51

Successor: Rachel Black

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U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Successor: Gabriel Vasquez

Predecessor: Xochitl Torres Small

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Elections and appointments

Next election

November 5, 2024

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Yvette Herrell (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Republican primary on June 4, 2024.

Herrell (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. She left office on January 3, 2023.

She ran unsuccessfully for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District in 2018.

Biography

Yvette Herrell earned a degree from ITT School of Business at Boise. Herrell's career experience includes working as a realtor and owning and operating businesses.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2021-2022

Herrell was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Natural Resources
• Energy and Mineral Resources, Vice Ranking Member
• National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands
• Committee on Oversight and Accountability
• Environment
• Government Operations

New Mexico House of Representatives

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2017
• Business & Industry
• State Government, Indian & Veterans Affairs

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Herrell served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2015
• Regulatory and Public Affairs, Chair
• Business and Employment

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Herrell served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2013
• Business and Industry
• Health, Government and Indian Affairs

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Herrell served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2011
• Business and Industry
• Enrolling and Engrossing - B
• Health and Government Affairs

Key votes

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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. 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. 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. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Nay	Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act   The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) was a federal infrastructure bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on November 15, 2021. Among other provisions, the bill provided funding for new infrastructure projects and reauthorizations, Amtrak maintenance and development, bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, clean drinking water, high-speed internet, and clean energy transmission and power infrastructure upgrades. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (228-206)
Nay	American Rescue Plan Act of 2021   The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features of the bill included funding for a national vaccination program and response, funding to safely reopen schools, distribution of $1,400 per person in relief payments, and extended unemployment benefits. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-210)
Nay	Inflation Reduction Act of 2022   The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 16, 2022, to address climate change, healthcare costs, and tax enforcement. Key features of the bill included a $369 billion investment to address energy security and climate change, an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, allowing Medicare to negotiate certain drug prices, a 15% corporate minimum tax, a 1% stock buyback fee, and enhanced Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement, and an estimated $300 billion deficit reduction from 2022-2031. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-207)
Nay	Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act   The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (H.R. 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 bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (220-204)
Nay	For the People Act of 2021   The For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) was a federal election law and government ethics bill approved by the House of Representatives. The Congressional Research Service said the bill would "expand voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It [would also limit] removing voters from voter rolls. ... Further, the bill [would address] campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices." The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-210)
Nay	Assault Weapons Ban of 2022   The Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that sought to criminalize the knowing import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFD). The bill made exemptions for grandfathered SAWs and LCAFDs. It required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-213)
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022   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 Department of Defense acitivities and programs for fiscal year 2022. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (363-70)
Yea	James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023   The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. The bill required a 2/3 majority in the House to suspend rules and pass the bill as amended.	Passed (350-80)
Nay	American Dream and Promise Act of 2021   The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6) was an immigration bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed a path to permanent residence status for unauthorized immigrants eligible for Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure, among other immigration-related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (228-197)
Nay	Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022   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 bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (342-88)
Nay	Chips and Science Act   The Chips and Science Act (H.R. 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. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (243-187)
Nay	Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021   The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (218-211)
Nay	SAFE Banking Act of 2021   The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting federal regulators from penalizing banks for providing services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses and defining proceeds from such transactions as not being proceeds from unlawful activity, among other related proposals. Since the House moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill in an expedited process, it required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.	Passed (321-101)
Nay	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022   The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 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. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (260-171)
Nay	Equality Act   The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system, among other related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (224-206)
Nay	Respect for Marriage Act   The Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 13, 2022. The bill codified the recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex and of different races, ethnicities, or national origins, and provided that the law would not impact religious liberty or conscience protections, or provide grounds to compel nonprofit religious organizations to recognize same-sex marriages. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (258-169)
Nay	Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023   The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (230-201)
Nay	Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act   The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 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. It would have also required the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether the price of gasoline was being manipulated. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-207)
Nay	Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021   The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit the transfer of firearms between private parties unless a licensed firearm vendor conducted a background check on the recipient. The bill also provided for certain exceptions to this requirement. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-203)
Nay	Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act   The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act was a federal elections bill approved by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to, among other provisions, make Election Day a public holiday, allow for same-day voter registration, establish minimum early voting periods, and allow absentee voting for any reason, restrict the removal of local election administrators in federal elections, regulate congressional redistricting, expand campaign finance disclosure rules for some organizations, and amend the Voting Rights Act to require some states to obtain clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice before implementing new election laws. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-203)
Nay	Bipartisan Safer Communities Act   The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938) was a firearm regulation and mental health bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 25, 2022. Provisions of the bill included expanding background checks for individuals under the age of 21, providing funding for mental health services, preventing individuals who had been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or felony in dating relationships from purchasing firearms for five years, providing funding for state grants to implement crisis intervention order programs, and providing funding for community-based violence prevention initiatives. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (234-193)
Nay	Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   This was a resolution before the 117th Congress setting forth an article of impeachment saying that Donald Trump (R) incited an insurrection against the government of the United States on January 6, 2021. The House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of the charges. The article of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (232-197)
Nay	Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022   The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act was a bill passed by the 117th Congress in the form of an amendment to a year-end omnibus funding bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022. The bill changed the procedure for counting electoral votes outlined in the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Elements of the bill included specifying that the vice president's role at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes is ministerial, raising the objection threshold at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes to one-fifth of the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, identifying governors as the single official responsible for submitting the certificate of ascertainment identifying that state’s electors, and providing for expedited judicial review of certain claims about states' certificates identifying their electors. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (225-201)

Elections

2024

See also: New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Incumbent Gabriel Vasquez and Yvette Herrell are running in the general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Gabriel Vasquez (D)
		Yvette Herrell (R)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Incumbent Gabriel Vasquez advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabriel Vasquez	100.0	29,613

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,613
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Yvette Herrell advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yvette Herrell	100.0	23,216

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,216
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• Former President Donald Trump (R)
• Congressional Leadership Fund

2022

See also: New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Gabriel Vasquez defeated incumbent Yvette Herrell and Eliseo Luna in the general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabriel Vasquez (D)	50.3	96,986
		Yvette Herrell (R)	49.6	95,636
		Eliseo Luna (D) (Write-in)	0.0	51

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 192,673
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Gabriel Vasquez defeated Darshan Patel in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabriel Vasquez	76.1	24,010
		Darshan Patel	23.9	7,534

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,544
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Incumbent Yvette Herrell advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yvette Herrell	100.0	28,623

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jerald Steve McFall (R)

2020

General election

General election for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Yvette Herrell defeated incumbent Xochitl Torres Small and Steve Jones in the general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yvette Herrell (R)	53.7	142,283
		Xochitl Torres Small (D)	46.3	122,546
		Steve Jones (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	117

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 264,946
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Incumbent Xochitl Torres Small advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Xochitl Torres Small	100.0	48,095

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Yvette Herrell defeated Claire Chase and Chris Mathys in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yvette Herrell	44.7	26,968
		Claire Chase	31.5	19,017
		Chris Mathys	23.8	14,378

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 60,363
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2018

See also: New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

See also: New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District election (June 5, 2018 Democratic primary)

See also: New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District election (June 5, 2018 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Xochitl Torres Small defeated Yvette Herrell in the general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Xochitl Torres Small (D)	50.9	101,489
		Yvette Herrell (R)	49.1	97,767

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 199,256 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Xochitl Torres Small defeated Madeleine Hildebrandt in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Xochitl Torres Small	72.6	25,395
		Madeleine Hildebrandt	27.4	9,577

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 34,972
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Angel Pena (D)
• David Alcon (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2

Yvette Herrell defeated Monty Newman, Gavin Clarkson, and Clayburn Griffin in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 2 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yvette Herrell	49.0	16,023
		Monty Newman	32.0	10,474
		Gavin Clarkson	12.4	4,060
		Clayburn Griffin	6.6	2,143

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 32,700
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Volpato (R)

2016

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2016

Incumbent Yvette Herrell defeated Denise A. Lang in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 general election.

New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Yvette Herrell Incumbent	65.79%	6,447
	Democratic	Denise A. Lang	34.21%	3,353
Total Votes				9,800
Source: New Mexico Secretary of State

Denise A. Lang ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 Democratic primary.

New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Denise A. Lang  (unopposed)

Incumbent Yvette Herrell ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 Republican primary.

New Mexico House of Representatives District 51, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Yvette Herrell Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 4, 2014.

Incumbent Yvette Herrell was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2012

New Mexico House of Representatives, District 51, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Yvette Herrell Incumbent	100%	7,750
Total Votes				7,750

2010

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2010

New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 51, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Yvette Herrell	62.9%	3,077
	Democratic	Susan Medina	37.1%	1,813
Total Votes				4,890

New Mexico State House, District 51 Republican Primary, 2010
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Yvette Herrell	54.2%	846
Gloria Vaughn Incumbent	45.8%	714
Total Votes		1,560

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Campaign website

Herrell’s campaign website stated the following:

“	YVETTE HERRELL'S COMMONSENSE SOLUTIONS CREATING JOBS & OPPORTUNITY Too many New Mexicans are feeling the pain of Washington's policies in their everyday lives. From high prices to a stagnant economy, we deserve better and Yvette Herrell is a proven job creator who can get to work on day one to put America back on track. > LOWER PRICES ON EVERY THING FROM GROCERIES TO GAS > HOLD GOVERNMENT SPENDING IN CHECK > MAKE AMERICA ENERGY INDEPENDENT AGAIN > KEEP WASHINGTON FOCUSSED ON WHAT MATTERS > END OUR DEPENDENCE ON CHINA & RESTORE THE AMERICAN SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH MANUFACTURING HERE We can put Americans back to work if we end the subsidies that keep them home and make it easier to manufacture in America, create jobs, and start a small business. That starts with reducing burdensome regulations and using common sense. KEEPING AMERICANS SAFE Washington has left Americans to fend for themselves on the Southern Border and we are done with their false promises and lack of attention. There is a real human and national security crisis happening and we need leaders who understand. > SECURE THE BORDER & SUPPORT BORDER PATROL > INVEST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, NOT DEFUND THEM > HOLD CRIMINALS ACCOUNTABLE & FOLLOW THE LAW > HOLD CHINA ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS > INVEST IN OUR NATIONAL SECURITY, EXPAND ON THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE RIGHT HERE IN NEW MEXICO Radical woke elites in Washington want to defund the police and let China dictate how we live our lives. We the people have had enough, it's time we change course and hold those who do us harm accountable for their actions, foreign and domestic. WE THE PEOPLE, NOT THE ELITES The political class in Washington have forgotten about the hardworking, middle-class of America. Government works for us and Yvette Herrell has and will continue to hold government accountable to the American people. > CARE FOR OUR VETERANS & GET THE VA ON TRACK > PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS > STOP THE RADICAL GREEN AGENDA & LOWER OUR GAS PRICES > RESTORE FAITH IN OUR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS > STOP THE WOKE POLITICS THAT DIVIDE OUR NATION & START WORKING TOGETHER TO SOLVE THE REAL PROBLEMS Government should not be used to divide the people and push one radical agenda over another. We need our leaders to work together to make life easier, because every American is struggling under policies that have not prioritized We the People. STANDING FOR OUR VALUES New Mexico is a unique place to call home. Beautiful and diverse, but often times left behind. Decades of failed policies have left our kids not ready to compete and our families struggling to make ends meet. We can and must do better for New Mexico. > GET POLITICS OUT OF THE CLASSROOM > MORE PARENT OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION > SUPPORT OUR FARMERS & RANCHERS > FIGHT FOR OUR WATER RIGHTS & PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS > STOP GOVERNMENT OVERREACH INTO OUR LIVES AND PROTECT THE HARDWORKING FAMILIES OF NEW MEXICO Our farmers & ranchers are faced with increased costs on everything and government seems to only stand in the way. Yvette Herrell has always been a tireless champion of our rural values because she's like us and she will continue to fight for us in Congress. OPINION: Abortion already being used as a wedge issue in congressional race We’re getting close to election season, which for me means again preparing to see and hear millions of dollars in advertising from liberal special interest groups smearing me and misleading New Mexico voters about my positions. They are desperate to keep my common sense voice out of Congress, and the truth means nothing to them in that pursuit. This time around they’re getting an early start, using the sensitive and personal topic of abortion to confuse New Mexicans about where I stand. I want you to hear directly from me in order to sort fact from fiction. First, and this is no secret, I am pro-life. As a Christian, I believe every human life is a sacred gift from God.I also greatly empathize with the many women who find themselves with an unintended pregnancy, which is why I support exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother. These can be very difficult and scary situations, and it is important that we extend every option available to women to help them make the right decision for their personal situation, including access to women’s health care services, ultrasounds and counseling.I believe we must do a better job of supporting mothers — and fathers — through pregnancy, birth and beyond. This is why I support making the adoption process easier, making it less of a burden to foster children, and providing tax relief for mothers on baby supplies like diapers or bottles.I also fully support increased access to birth control, education that can reduce unintended pregnancies, and fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) that have given countless families the opportunity to experience the joy of parenthood.When the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in 2022, it returned the responsibility of setting abortion policy to the states. The people of each state must now decide for themselves what limits should be placed on abortion.That is not to say that I agree with New Mexico’s current policy of abortion being legal up until the day of birth for any reason. I am disappointed to see our progressive leaders continue to create a late-term abortion tourism industry in our state using your taxpayer dollars. However, if the voters of New Mexico’s Second Congressional District choose to return me to Congress, I will respect the Supreme Court’s ruling. I will not support a national abortion ban. That authority now lies with New Mexicans and our leaders at the state level.I will, though, oppose any attempts to fund abortions with federal tax dollars. And I will support guaranteeing medical care for babies born alive after a failed abortion – something my extreme opponent voted against. Congressman Gabe Vasquez’s positions – abortion up to the moment of birth, paid for with taxpayer funds, even allowing a newborn to die on a cold metal tray – are extreme.My radical opponent and his liberal allies in Washington, D.C., are using this issue to try to divide us as New Mexicans. They are intent on distracting us from their dismal failures on the border, the economy, public safety, and combating extremism on college campuses. I believe that we are better than that.We can disagree civilly on difficult issues like abortion, while working together to bring down the cost of living, secure our border, and get crime under control. New Mexicans should stand with me to demand the same from our current congressman.Yvette Herrell is a former New Mexico state lawmaker and also represented New Mexico’s Second Congressional District from 2021 to 2023. She is the Republican candidate for the congressional seat again in 2024.	”
—Yvette Herrell’s campaign website (2024)

2022

Yvette Herrell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Herrell's campaign website stated the following:

“	CREATING OPPORTUNITY & JOBS CUT REGULATIONS Burdensome rules and regulations prevent growth, forcing job creators and industry to spend more on compliance than on creating new jobs. Yvette will be a champion for industry, eliminating unnecessary regulations and getting government out of the way. We must ensure mining, energy, and AG are protected from government overreach. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT New Mexico ranks last in public education, which is why we must take dramatic steps to ensure the workforce of tomorrow is ready to take the lead. From energy production to mining, our public education system should be training our students and producing skilled workers on day one. Yvette understands college isn't for everyone. We should offer students the opportunity to learn the trades and skills to enter the workforce directly from high school. Education must be under local control and as New Mexico's voice in Congress, Yvette will help bring resources into the state to expand apprenticeship programs and adult education opportunities. EXPAND RURAL CONNECTIVITY Yvette will push for expanded access to high speed internet in our rural communities so students and businesses can stay competitive. MIDDLE INCOME TAX CUT Rising costs of living and layers of local, county, state, and federal taxes are weighing heavy on the minds of everyday New Mexicans. Yvette understands what hardworking families are feeling. She will be their voice in Washington and fight to bring tax relief to New Mexicans. PROTECTING LIFE & LIBERTY PRO-LIFE With a consistent Pro-Life record in the New Mexico House of Representatives, Yvette will be a tireless advocate for the unborn in Congress. 100% Pro-Life, Yvette believes life starts at conception and will never waiver in her beliefs. PRO-SECOND AMENDMENT Yvette believes that we must protect every law-abiding American's right to self-protection and self-preservation. "Shall not be infringed", as written in the Second Amendment is not a suggestion, but a protection of a God given right. Hunting and the shooting sports are New Mexico traditions that should be protected and passed along to the next generation. We must teach our children about the importance of the Second Amendment and never allow Washington insiders to erode our rights. UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION The Constitution of the United States of America is not a living or changing document. Created by our Founding Fathers, the Constitution is the guidebook in which we base our government and protect our citizens. VOTER INTEGRITY We must have a system that protects our elections from interference and allows voters to feel confident that the results of an election are honest and correct. Yvette wants to make sure every vote cast is counted, that our elections are secure from hacking and computer error. Voter databases should be backed up offline, monitored and secured using best practices. Poll workers and poll watchers should be trained to ensure that voters can cast a vote and be confident in the results. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY As a Christian, Yvette understands faith is protected by the First Amendment. Every American should be able to practice their religion with the protection of the Constitution. It's time to bring God back into the conversation and protect our religious freedoms. SECURING AMERICA'S FUTURE FINISH THE WALL Keeping America safe includes securing the Southern border and finishing the wall. In addition to a physical border wall, the most advanced technology available should be utilized to keep the border secure. As a member of Congress, Yvette will support our Border Patrol and ICE agents, fighting for the funding they need. Strong borders are essential to our nation and to our State. They are essential to fighting terrorism, crime, and protecting American workers and families. STRENGTHEN OUR MILITARY America needs to continue investing in a robust and effective fighting force. From new technology to growing the ranks of our armed forces, Yvette will support new funding and proposals for expansion. With the creation of the Space Force, New Mexico is an ideal location for this new branch to grow. SUPPORT OUR VETERANS The men and women who answer the call to serve our nation, some sacrificing all for our freedom, must be taken care of when they return home. The families of service members must be included in healthcare and education benefits, because we must never forget their sacrifices and support they provide. Promises made to our Veterans have to be kept. Yvette will be a tireless advocate for Veterans, ensuring they have access to quality healthcare that is close to home. Mental healthcare is a necessary component when providing complete coverage. Veterans should have local options to consider when seeking healthcare. Veterans are a priority for Yvette and she will work to create new opportunities for the most vulnerable. Homeless Veterans have skills our communities need and Yvette will work to end Veteran homelessness. EXPAND THE MISSIONS The Second Congressional District has a vital role in keeping America safe and to the larger national security apparatus. Yvette understands the critical missions of the various military installations and will fight to keep them working in New Mexico. PROTECTING FARMERS & RANCHERS PEOPLE OVER POLITICS We are watching Washington politicians and special interests prioritize wolves and stringent environmentalist regulations before our hardworking New Mexico families, farmers, and ranchers. Yvette understands our priority - our families. SECURE THE BORDER Families, ranchers, and farmers across Southern New Mexico are feeling the affects of an open border. We must secure the border, finish the wall, and protect our land & families from further harm. Yvette will be a voice for the communities affected, fighting to get the job done and support President Trump's efforts to protect Americans. WORK PERMITS & IMMIGRATION Congress must take action to fix the immigration system and worker visa program. Migrant workers are important to our agricultural industries, we must ensure these programs are part of a comprehensive solution. We need to invest in expanding the immigration judicial system to allow for more judges to handle the increased cases at the border. TAX REFORM FOR LAND OWNERS New Mexico's farmers and ranchers should be able to pass down their land to the next generation without fear of overbearing tax burdens. PROTECT PRIVATE PROPERTY What is ours should be protected from the government or others who wish to strip us of our private property. Water rights and private land should be cherished and nurtured for generations to come by the families who have done so for decades - not the government. EXPANDING ENERGY PRODUCTION AMERICAN FIRST ENERGY President Trump has made American energy a priority. In Congress, Yvette will support the America First energy policies that have made our nation great. STOP THE GREEN NEW DEAL Radicals in Congress are pushing the dangerous "Green New Deal" -Yvette strongly opposes this effort and isn't afraid to fight against it. We must harness our American energy and continue growing our energy driven economy, prioritizing people over politics. INVEST IN ROADS As the Second Congressional District's voice in Congress, Yvette will seek funding and collaboration from state leaders to invest heavily into expanding the Permian Basin's road network. Yvette will work to ensure product and people can move safely throughout the Permian Basin. Yvette will also be an advocate for energy producers, protecting them from government overreach and frivolous infrastructure rules. SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS We want to see continued growth, we must overcome the logistical challenges that come with rapid expansion. Finding a commonsense and sustainable solution to the housing crisis will take government and private sector leadership working together. Yvette will work with all of the interested stakeholders to build communities capable of handling the ongoing energy expansion. REDUCE REGULATIONS We have to get government out of the way to ensure energy producers can continue to extract oil safely and efficiently. Yvette will work with energy producers and all interested stakeholders to take their voice to the halls of Congress. Energy jobs are the backbone for many New Mexico families and we must protect them for generations to come. REFORMING HEALTHCARE REDUCING THE COST New Mexico families need a break when it comes to the skyrocketing costs of healthcare. Congress must take action to cut costs by rooting out waste in the system, easing rules on access to generic medications, and protect patients from surprise costs. The Affordable Care Act increased costs and taxes on Americans seeking coverage while separating people from their trusted medical providers. Yvette supports repealing the ACA and replacing it with a free market based, patient centered healthcare system. Any new healthcare policy needs to contain protections for pre-existing conditions. EXPANDING RURAL CARE New Mexico is a rural state and Congress should act to protect the residents who reside outside of the large population centers. From building medical infrastructure to incentivizing medical professionals to practice in rural New Mexico, Yvette will bring practical solutions to Congress to ensure every New Mexican has access to care, close to home. STOPPING MEDICARE FOR ALL Nancy Pelosi and her allies in Congress want socialized, government run healthcare. From the insane price tag to the fact that Americans will lose access to their private insurance, doctors, and preventative care - Medicare for All will be devastating. Yvette will be a strong voice against the government takeover of healthcare. PROMISES MADE Veterans who have served this nation deserve the best healthcare available. They should have the choice on where to receive their care and the coverage should include preventative care and mental health needs. EXPAND MENTAL HEALTHCARE We must reduce the stigma around mental healthcare for children and adults. Yvette will work to ensure every American who needs help has access to mental health professionals.	”
—Herrell's campaign website (2022)

2020

Yvette Herrell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Herrell’s campaign website stated the following:

“	A CHAMPION FOR NEW MEXICO’S HARDWORKING MIDDLE CLASS "Born and raised in New Mexico, I understand firsthand what our families are going through. We need a voice in Congress who will stand for every New Mexican, not the Washington elite. I will fight for our hardworking middle class, job creators, and traditions that make New Mexico great." - Yvette EFFECTIVE LEGISLATOR Yvette proved that she is an effective and efficient legislator who doesn't back down to special interests. She has been a consistent voice for conservative, commonsense solutions that helped move New Mexico in the right direction. Focused on serving her district, Yvette prioritizes people over politics. She will continue to be a leader in Congress, always putting New Mexico first. This is one of many reasons Yvette is endorsed by the Freedom Caucus, Representatives Jim Jordan, Mark Meadows, and Andy Biggs. REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE As a former small business owner and entrepreneur, Yvette understands what it means to sign both sides of a paycheck. Yvette experienced firsthand how burdensome rules and regulations can stifle growth or how out-of-control government can make a job creator question their next steps. Born into a hardworking and business-minded family, Yvette has earned every dollar she has today. She knows that determined New Mexicans can accomplish anything when government gets out of the way. CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN Yvette is a lifelong Conservative Republican who has supported President Donald Trump from the beginning. CREATING OPPORTUNITY & JOBS CUT REGULATIONS Burdensome rules and regulations prevent growth, forcing job creators and industry to spend more on compliance than on creating new jobs. Yvette will be a champion for industry, eliminating unnecessary regulations and getting government out of the way. We must ensure mining, energy, and AG are protected from government overreach. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT New Mexico ranks last in public education, which is why we must take dramatic steps to ensure the workforce of tomorrow is ready to take the lead. From energy production to mining, our public education system should be training our students and producing skilled workers on day one. Yvette understands college isn't for everyone. We should offer students the opportunity to learn the trades and skills to enter the workforce directly from high school. Education must be under local control and as New Mexico's voice in Congress, Yvette will help bring resources into the state to expand apprenticeship programs and adult education opportunities. EXPAND RURAL CONNECTIVITY Yvette will push for expanded access to high speed internet in our rural communities so students and businesses can stay competitive. MIDDLE INCOME TAX CUT Rising costs of living and layers of local, county, state, and federal taxes are weighing heavy on the minds of everyday New Mexicans. Yvette understands what hardworking families are feeling. She will be their voice in Washington and fight to bring tax relief to New Mexicans. PROTECTING LIFE & LIBERTY PRO-LIFE With a consistent Pro-Life record in the New Mexico House of Representatives, Yvette will be a tireless advocate for the unborn in Congress. 100% Pro-Life, Yvette believes life starts at conception and will never waiver in her beliefs. PRO-SECOND AMENDMENT Yvette believes that we must protect every law-abiding American's right to self-protection and self-preservation. "Shall not be infringed", as written in the Second Amendment is not a suggestion, but a protection of a God given right. Hunting and the shooting sports are New Mexico traditions that should be protected and passed along to the next generation. We must teach our children about the importance of the Second Amendment and never allow Washington insiders to erode our rights. UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION The Constitution of the United States of America is not a living or changing document. Created by our Founding Fathers, the Constitution is the guidebook in which we base our government and protect our citizens. VOTER INTEGRITY We must have a system that protects our elections from interference and allows voters to feel confident that the results of an election are honest and correct. Yvette wants to make sure every vote cast is counted, that our elections are secure from hacking and computer error. Voter databases should be backed up offline, monitored and secured using best practices. Poll workers and poll watchers should be trained to ensure that voters can cast a vote and be confident in the results. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY As a Christian, Yvette understands faith is protected by the First Amendment. Every American should be able to practice their religion with the protection of the Constitution. It's time to bring God back into the conversation and protect our religious freedoms. SECURING AMERICA'S FUTURE FINISH THE WALL Keeping America safe includes securing the Southern border and finishing the wall. In addition to a physical border wall, the most advanced technology available should be utilized to keep the border secure. As a member of Congress, Yvette will support our Border Patrol and ICE agents, fighting for the funding they need. Strong borders are essential to our nation and to our State. They are essential to fighting terrorism, crime, and protecting American workers and families. STRENGTHEN OUR MILITARY America needs to continue investing in a robust and effective fighting force. From new technology to growing the ranks of our armed forces, Yvette will support new funding and proposals for expansion. With the creation of the Space Force, New Mexico is an ideal location for this new branch to grow. SUPPORT OUR VETERANS The men and women who answer the call to serve our nation, some sacrificing all for our freedom, must be taken care of when they return home. The families of service members must be included in healthcare and education benefits, because we must never forget their sacrifices and support they provide. Promises made to our Veterans have to be kept. Yvette will be a tireless advocate for Veterans, ensuring they have access to quality healthcare that is close to home. Mental healthcare is a necessary component when providing complete coverage. Veterans should have local options to consider when seeking healthcare. Veterans are a priority for Yvette and she will work to create new opportunities for the most vulnerable. Homeless Veterans have skills our communities need and Yvette will work to end Veteran homelessness. EXPAND THE MISSIONS The Second Congressional District has a vital role in keeping America safe and to the larger national security apparatus. Yvette understands the critical missions of the various military installations and will fight to keep them working in New Mexico. PROTECTING FARMERS & RANCHERS PEOPLE OVER POLITICS We are watching Washington politicians and special interests prioritize wolves and stringent environmentalist regulations before our hardworking New Mexico families, farmers, and ranchers. Yvette understands our priority - our families. SECURE THE BORDER Families, ranchers, and farmers across Southern New Mexico are feeling the affects of an open border. We must secure the border, finish the wall, and protect our land & families from further harm. Yvette will be a voice for the communities affected, fighting to get the job done and support President Trump's efforts to protect Americans. WORK PERMITS & IMMIGRATION Congress must take action to fix the immigration system and worker visa program. Migrant workers are important to our agricultural industries, we must ensure these programs are part of a comprehensive solution. We need to invest in expanding the immigration judicial system to allow for more judges to handle the increased cases at the border. TAX REFORM FOR LAND OWNERS New Mexico's farmers and ranchers should be able to pass down their land to the next generation without fear of overbearing tax burdens. PROTECT PRIVATE PROPERTY What is ours should be protected from the government or others who wish to strip us of our private property. Water rights and private land should be cherished and nurtured for generations to come by the families who have done so for decades - not the government. EXPANDING ENERGY PRODUCTION AMERICAN FIRST ENERGY President Trump has made American energy a priority. In Congress, Yvette will support the America First energy policies that have made our nation great. STOP THE GREEN NEW DEAL Radicals in Congress are pushing the dangerous "Green New Deal" -Yvette strongly opposes this effort and isn't afraid to fight against it. We must harness our American energy and continue growing our energy driven economy, prioritizing people over politics. INVEST IN ROADS As the Second Congressional District's voice in Congress, Yvette will seek funding and collaboration from state leaders to invest heavily into expanding the Permian Basin's road network. Yvette will work to ensure product and people can move safely throughout the Permian Basin. Yvette will also be an advocate for energy producers, protecting them from government overreach and frivolous infrastructure rules. SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS We want to see continued growth, we must overcome the logistical challenges that come with rapid expansion. Finding a commonsense and sustainable solution to the housing crisis will take government and private sector leadership working together. Yvette will work with all of the interested stakeholders to build communities capable of handling the ongoing energy expansion. REDUCE REGULATIONS We have to get government out of the way to ensure energy producers can continue to extract oil safely and efficiently. Yvette will work with energy producers and all interested stakeholders to take their voice to the halls of Congress. Energy jobs are the backbone for many New Mexico families and we must protect them for generations to come. REFORMING HEALTHCARE REDUCING THE COST New Mexico families need a break when it comes to the skyrocketing costs of healthcare. Congress must take action to cut costs by rooting out waste in the system, easing rules on access to generic medications, and protect patients from surprise costs. The Affordable Care Act increased costs and taxes on Americans seeking coverage while separating people from their trusted medical providers. Yvette supports repealing the ACA and replacing it with a free market based, patient centered healthcare system. Any new healthcare policy needs to contain protections for pre-existing conditions. EXPANDING RURAL CARE New Mexico is a rural state and Congress should act to protect the residents who reside outside of the large population centers. From building medical infrastructure to incentivizing medical professionals to practice in rural New Mexico, Yvette will bring practical solutions to Congress to ensure every New Mexican has access to care, close to home. STOPPING MEDICARE FOR ALL Nancy Pelosi and her allies in Congress want socialized, government run healthcare. From the insane price tag to the fact that Americans will lose access to their private insurance, doctors, and preventative care - Medicare for All will be devastating. Yvette will be a strong voice against the government takeover of healthcare. PROMISES MADE Veterans who have served this nation deserve the best healthcare available. They should have the choice on where to receive their care and the coverage should include preventative care and mental health needs. EXPAND MENTAL HEALTHCARE We must reduce the stigma around mental healthcare for children and adults. Yvette will work to ensure every American who needs help has access to mental health professionals.	”
—Yvette Herrell’s campaign website (2020)

2018

Campaign website

Herrell's campaign website stated the following:

Pro-Life

An unapologetic defender of the unborn, Yvette Herrell has made pro-life legislation a cornerstone of her career. Guided by her faith and belief that all children should have the opportunity to pursue their own American Dream, Yvette spearheaded some of the most stringent pro-life legislation in the New Mexico House of Representatives. She’ll take that same mentality and values to Washington, D.C. where she’ll push to defund Planned Parenthood and strengthen protections for the defenseless.

Immigration

As the only candidate who supported President Trump from Day 1 of his campaign, Yvette Herrell is committed to working with his administration to combat the flow of illegal immigration and secure our borders. New Mexico knows better than most the dangers associated with an unsecure border. The United States is a nation of immigrants but it is vitally important that we enforce immigration laws that are currently on the books. By turning a blind eye to illegal entry into the country, we are essentially telling those who have or are patiently waiting in line to become Americans that their efforts aren’t appreciated or necessary.

2nd Amendment

Our Founding Fathers purposefully made the right of the people to keep and bear arms the 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Like them, Yvette Herrell believes that this right is God-given and unable to be abridged by man. As a proud NRA member, Yvette remains steadfastly committed to defending the 2nd Amendment against any and all who wish to lessen its importance.

Shrink the Size and Scope of Government

Citizens across New Mexico have many different experiences and stories when it comes to the federal government. However, there is one constant theme: the federal government overreaches. Yvette Herrell led the charge in the New Mexico House of Representatives when it came to reforming a bloated government and rolling back job-killing regulations . . . she’ll do the same thing in Washington, D.C. Yvette knows firsthand that no one knows the best way to run a business better than a business owner. This means that the less that government is involved in the process, the better for our economy and jobs. That is why Yvette believes that it is not the role of government to create jobs but rather create an attractive environment that encourages job creators to continue investing in.

Sponsored legislation

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Noteworthy events

Electoral vote certification on January 6-7, 2021

See also: Counting of electoral votes (January 6-7, 2021)

Congress convened a joint session on January 6-7, 2021, to count electoral votes by state and confirm the results of the 2020 presidential election. Herrell voted against certifying the electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania. The House rejected both objections by a vote of 121-303 for Arizona and 138-282 for Pennsylvania.

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Yvette Herrell campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House New Mexico District 2	On the Ballot general	$2,415,944	$1,168,111
2022	U.S. House New Mexico District 2	Lost general	$4,431,275	$4,378,713
2020	U.S. House New Mexico District 2	Won general	$2,868,122	$2,984,196
2018	U.S. House New Mexico District 2	Lost general	$1,511,999	$1,341,381
2016	New Mexico House of Representatives, District 51	Won	$54,150	N/A**
2014	New Mexico State House, District 51	Won	$22,142	N/A**
2012	New Mexico State House, District 51	Won	$19,682	N/A**
2010	New Mexico State House, District 51	Won	$32,427	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Scorecards

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2018

In 2018, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 16 through February 15.

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2017

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In 2017, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 17 through March 18, 2018. Animal Protection Voters: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal welfare. Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Common Cause New Mexico Legislators are scored on their votes on bill supported or opposed by the organization. Conservation Voters New Mexico Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues. Rio Grande Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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Conservation Voters New Mexico: 2015-2016 Scorecard Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues. Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2016 Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the 52nd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 20 through March 21. Conservation Voters New Mexico: 2015-2016 Scorecard Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2015 Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20. Conservation Voters New Mexico: 2013-2014 Conservation Scorecard Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2014 Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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In 2013, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16. Conservation Voters New Mexico: 2013-2014 Conservation Scorecard Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2013 - Northern New Mexico Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2013 - Southern New Mexico Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2013 - Eastern New Mexico Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2013 - Western New Mexico Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.

2012

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In 2012, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 17 through February 16. Animal Protection Voters: 2012 Legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to the state’s wildlife and domesticated animals.

2011

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In 2011, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 18 through March 19. Animal Protection Voters: 2011 Legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to the state’s wildlife and domesticated animals.

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Political offices
Preceded by Xochitl Torres Small (D)	U.S. House New Mexico District 2 2021-2023	Succeeded by Gabriel Vasquez (D)
Preceded by -	New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 2011-2018	Succeeded by Rachel Black (R)

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New Mexico's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Martin Heinrich (D)

Ben Luján (D)

Representatives

District 1

Melanie Ann Stansbury (D)

District 2

Gabriel Vasquez (D)

District 3

Teresa Leger Fernandez (D)

Democratic Party (5)