Born and raised in New Mexico, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury leads with determination and compassion. To say that defense was optional would imply is was a choice. Since 2018, New Mexicos largest city has just two Republican lawmakers left in the Legislature. As the first woman to represent my legislative district, I am deeply committed to advancing women in leadership, gender equity, and LGBTQIA+ rights and opportunities. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Stansbury was born in Farmington and raised in Albuquerque, graduating from Cibola High School before accepting a full-ride scholarship to St. Marys College of California, where she studied human ecology and natural sciences. margin: 3px 0; The district includes most of Bernalillo County, all of Torrance County and small sections of Sandoval, Santa Fe and Valencia counties. SUPPORTING WOMEN AND ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY 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. "As a scientist and state legislator that works on land, water and community issues, Melanie Stansbury has fought for Albuquerque her. } letter-spacing: 0.03em; We are changing the narrative because our LGBTQ+ relatives have always been sacred. })(); Melanie Ann Stansbury did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey. 1:28 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Democrat Melanie Stansbury has won election to Congress for New Mexico with a campaign closely tied to initiatives of the Biden administration. column-rule: 1px solid #aaa; What about down the road? 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. z-index:1; background-color: green; text-align: left !important; Yet for too many in our community, these fundamentals are out of reach. padding-top: 5px; Melanie Ann Stansbury advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 28 on June 5, 2018. And, Heart. (Jim Thompson/Albuquerque Journal) The district includes most of Bernalillo. Some of her proudest work in the Roundhouse, Stansbury said, was the New Mexico Water Data Act, which she said brings more science and data to the management of water in the state. color: white; Sources: text-align: center; padding: 2px; p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} And who understands the science to drive policy for our people.. A Democrat, Stansbury was formerly a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 28th district. } } So what kind of lawmaker has she been then and now she is very much somebody who's toeing the party line. I have also sponsored legislation to help expand access to healthcare in New Mexico and protect womens health. } font-weight: bold; .votebox-results-cell--check { [4], Stansbury was born in Farmington, New Mexico, and raised in Albuquerque. Public policy. $('.hideResponses').hide(); We had been having those conversations for many weeks. Thats why we introduced legislation (House Bill 208) this year to reauthorize the task force and continue this critical work. width: 250px; 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. .leg-hnt-district-container { The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. color:white; In Congress, I will support humane immigration policies that address root causes of migration and provide opportunities for immigration, which boost our economy and add to the rich cultural and economic fabric of our country. The First Congressional District has historically been a steppingstone in New Mexico to Governor, U.S. Senate and the Presidents Cabinet. So who is she?
float:right; } passed legislation focused on addressing childhood hunger, improving education, expanding economic opportunity and public safety, and improving access to healthcare, "I am beyond honored and grateful to have the endorsement of Din Equality and for the trust placed in me and our campaign, said Rep. Melanie Stansbury. And thats been an ongoing thread since Ive known her, Hewes said. Senator Ben Ray Lujn (N.M.) and U.S. WASHINGTON U.S. In 2020, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 21 to February 20. Too many New Mexicans still do not have adequate access to healthcare, are saddled with the burden of medical debt, and are facing even heavier burdens from the pandemic. } Cities | 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. She was always about doing something to better wherever shes been. Determination. font-size: 12px; HEALTH CARE She also said many of Stansburys interests, such as her environmental advocacy, were hatched at a young age. The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. State Rep. Melanie Stansbury. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Dems breathe sigh of relief after New Mexico blowout - POLITICO - Yahoo! When the Democratic Party first met to decide who was going to run, Stansbury was a distant second trialing by 15%. .inner_percentage.Green { padding-left: 10px; As a legislator I have voted to expand and protect access to healthcare, including protecting pre-existing conditions, and to keep out-of-pocket health care costs down because I know personally the impact medical bills can have on working families. She is 44 years old. As a teenager, Stansbury worked at her stepdads landscaping business and as a server at restaurants on nights and weekends. The results have been certified. In high school, Hewes said, Stansbury acted and helped produce high school plays; she was on the mock trial team; and she earned straight As and worked as a waitress. .race_header.libertarian { 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. Democrat Melanie Stansbury to fill CD1 seat left vacant by Deb Haaland. That is why I support raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. } Friday night on, Senate Bill 2 would bring the pay of state Supreme Court justices in line with. This is my charge. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} [9] She joined Grant Chapel AME Church to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. So, what kind of lawmaker has Stansbury been, then and now? $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { display: inline-block; } Stansbury represented District 28 in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. To ensure that our government works for New Mexicans and is responsive and responsible, I have championed initiatives to get big money out of politics, improve and modernize state government, and reform New Mexicos capital outlay system. Thats another thing that Im really, really proud of.. The following candidates ran in the special Democratic convention for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on March 30, 2021. That is who we are. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here. GROWING OUR ECONOMY, JOBS, AND RESILIENCE }); document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle64033822b962e').addEventListener('click', event => {Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. } } My name is Melanie Stansbury and I'm running for Congress because I believe in New Mexico and I believe in our future. width: 100%; if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64033822b962e').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { } .leg-hnt-flex-column { There were not a lot of bills that had bipartisanship and I anticipate this going into Washington, D.C., Rhiannon Samuel, executive director with legislative watch group Viante, said. [1] Stansbury's career experience includes working as a science educator, in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and a consultant.[1][2]. Like so many women who answered the call in 2018, I stepped up to run for a State House seat that many thought could never be won. background-color: grey; Celerah Hewes, who has been friends with Stansbury since fourth grade, said her friends work ethic separated her from her peers. margin-bottom: 0; background-color: #003388; Libertarian Robert Vaillancourt received 780 votes (4.6%). mail Email. background-color: #003388; The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. KSFR: New Mexico is known for its unique environment, wildlife and vegetation. As a former House Finance and Appropriations Committee member and White House Office of Management and Budget employee, I know how to deliver on a budget that serves the people. .results_text { The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. She also worked to get firefighters and other first responders better access to care for post-traumatic stress disorder, and she partnered with utilities and environmental organizations on a power grid modernization bill for New Mexico. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Amid debate over transgender rights, New Mexico House OKs New Mexico legislation would prohibit discrimination New Mexico legislation would prohibit discrimination in provision of public services on basis of gender, gender identity, Colorado State slices up Lobos; UNM is a 6 seed in league tourney, If it MUST be the NIT, UNM basketball has a plan, After bill was vetoed last year, lawmakers try again to boost pay of NM judges, Gun safe storage bill inches closer to governor's desk after winning Senate approval. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. .hideResponses { display: none;} .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} background-color: #db0000; Melanie Stansbury's Biography . As a state representative, she advanced the interests of our Sovereign Nations, advocated for the protection of our Indigenous women, and ensured all New Mexicans were treated equally under the law. [28] She was endorsed by abortion rights group Voteprochoice. }) Ballotpedia is in the process of developing an encyclopedic list of published scorecards. vertical-align: top; .votebox-scroll-container { font-size: .9em; I think we'll be hearing about Melanie Stansbury in new Mexico politics for a long time. max-height: 580px; } $('.showResponses').show(); After college, Stansbury returned to New Mexico and worked as an educator for a state-funded science program before going to graduate school at Cornell University, where she received a masters degree in development sociology and worked toward a Ph.D., which she hasnt finished as she left Cornell to work in Washington. clear: both; 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. Stansbury ( Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. Early in her career, she worked as a science educator in schools across the state and later for the U.S . margin-bottom: .75em; } } She was joined by Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice. font-weight: bold; So, what kind of lawmaker has Stansbury been, then and now?She is very much someone who is towing the party line. } margin: 0px 10px; .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} I understand that our businesses and schools need resources to safely reopen and that we must rebuild our economy to ensure everyone can thrive. Stansbury said her behind-the-scenes work on public policy will be an asset if she is elected. 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. 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. This is a problem that has been neglected by too many elected leaders in America going back decades. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} Stansburys campaign website stated the following: As a native New Mexican, I have dedicated my career to serving our community -- working to help address some of our most pressing challenges. overflow-y: hidden; IMMIGRATION background-color: #db0000; color: white; $('.showResponses').hide(); [13], In the House, Stansbury introduced legislation to improve the state's energy conservation and water resource management. } In 2021, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOAT-TV. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } padding-left: 16px; U.S.
} div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; .leg-hnt-flex-item { Only there for three years. $('.hideResponses').show(); Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. padding-top: 3px; .leg-hnt-leadership-title { .votebox { font-size: 2em; })(); Melanie Ann Stansbury did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. margin-left: 20px; The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. } div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } I grew up helping sew garments, operating equipment and digging trenches and bussing tables nights and weekends. .leg-hnt-hide { U.S. President | 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. This is New Mexico. background-color: #f4f4f4; As a policy maker and science professional, I have spent my career working to help build a more just, sustainable, and resilient future. [10][11], Stansbury began her career as an ecology instructor at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. But, New Mexico is defined not only by our grit and our struggles it is defined by our resilience and determination. I grew up right here in Albuquerque, and am driven by the same grit, determination, and resilience that holds our community together and drives us forward. Thats why I am focused on expanding our economy, supporting local businesses, and growing more meaningful jobs. Opinion | The GOP's attack on Melanie Stansbury prompts a useful break-inside: avoid-column; And, together, I know that with our grit, resilience, determination, and heart -- we can get the job done. Election Day is June 1. Like so many in our community, our family worked hard to make ends meet and gave back to help support our community. Trail runner & chile connoisseur. } Read my stance on the issues dear to me. .leg-hnt-toggle-text { clearInterval(nTimer); } .percentage_number { $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { width: 43%; WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) cosponsored and voted to pass legislation to protect the marriage rights of same-sex and interracial couples and repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). 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. I recognize the need for urgent action to protect and center Indigenous LGBTQ+ individuals and families, and to take on the fight against systemic inequality. color: white; (Video: KOAT) Since then, the Task Force has been working with partners to address the MMIW&R crisis, increase coordination and data sharing across public safety authorities, support victims and families, and address the underlying causes of systemic violence. Din teachings tell us that both sexes are important to the survival & perpetuation of our people. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { [13][14], Stansbury was again unopposed in the 2020 primary. } font-style: italic; Born and raised in New Mexico, I learned these values growing up in a working family in the North Valley and West Side of Albuquerque. In the New Mexico Legislature this session, I introduced legislation to create a legislative process review commission, which would help promote legislative transparency and evaluate opportunities to advance legislative pay, staffing, and processes. Ballot measures, Who represents me? .race_header.democratic { margin-top: 1em; .widget-row.value-only { The results have been certified. }) font-weight: bold; max-width: 600px; height: 100%; pronounced MEH-luh-nee // STANZ-buh-ree. width: 35px !important; width: 100%; In Congress, I will make education and child-wellbeing a top priority. } else { $('.collapse').collapse('show'); ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Democratic candidate Melanie Stansbury faced a barrage of attacks during the KOAT First Congressional District Debate. position: relative; .survey-result {padding:10px;} We must continue to fight to address systemic violence against indigenous women, expand support services and crisis management for survivors and families, and work to achieve justice for the generations of women and children who have suffered. New Mexico House of Representatives District 28, 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. width: 50px; border: 1px solid #a2a9b1 !important; } .non_result_row {
Who is Melanie Stansbury, our new U.S. House Representative. Din Equality, the largest Indigenous LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in the country is proud to endorse State Representative Melanie Stansbury for Congress in New Mexico. (function() {