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New Mexico Democratic Party

August 1, 2020

Democrats Hold "New Mexico For All" Virtual Office Opening

More than 200 volunteers joined the call to learn about virtual organizing opportunities in 2020

The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) today hosted a virtual event officially opening our virtual “offices.” Democratic candidates and officials joined the call to show their enthusiasm for the “New Mexico for All” field plan, which will allow Democrats to engage volunteers and turn out voters in 2020. 

Viewers heard from New Mexico’s leading Democrats, including Representative Ben Ray Luján, Representative Deb Haaland, Representative Xochitl Torres Small, and Teresa Leger Fernandez. Participants were then placed in breakout groups, where they were able to speak directly with “New Mexico for All” Organizers and New Mexico House candidates within their Congressional District. Candidates speaking included Billie Helean, candidate for House District 57, Representative Willie Madrid from House District 53 and Roger Montoya, Candidate for House District 40. 

During breakout sessions, New Mexico for All Organizers helped volunteers become part of our virtual “offices” by downloading the Reach app and joining a local Facebook organizing group. During the event, dozens of people signed up to organize through these virtual platforms, with downloads still growing. 

“‘We were so thrilled to see hundreds of Democrats show up to find out how they can get involved this year,” said DPNM Chair Marg Elliston. “Democrats are rising to the challenge of campaigning during a pandemic by finding innovative ways to spread our message and connect with voters. We’re proud to see so much enthusiasm for these new strategies, and we’re looking forward to continuing that momentum through November so that we can build a New Mexico for all!” 
New Mexico Democratic Party
Saturday, July 11, 2020

Democrats Launch “New Mexico For All” Coordinated Campaign

The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) tonight hosted a virtual rally that brought together Democratic candidates and officials to officially launch the 2020 “New Mexico for All” Democratic Coordinated Campaign. 916 people joined the Facebook livestream to express their support for Democratic candidates.

Viewers heard from New Mexico’s leading Democrats, including DPNM Chair Marg Elliston, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Senator Tom Udall, Representative Ben Ray Luján, Representative Deb Haaland, Representative Xochitl Torres Small, Teresa Leger Fernandez, New Mexico Speaker of the House Brian Egolf, Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto, Justice Shannon Bacon, Justice David Thomson, Judge Zach Ives, Judge Shammara Henderson, Judge Jane Yohalem, and Co-Liaison for Black Women For Biden NM Sonya Morring Smith. Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Representative Joaquin Castro also joined as a spokesperson for Biden 2020.

Speakers emphasized Democratic candidates’ and supporters’ commitment to creating a “New Mexico for All” by supporting policies that directly benefit hardworking families. They highlighted Democrats’ shared values on health care, the economy, and education that have positively affected New Mexicans in recent years. Democrats also spoke about the coordinated campaign’s field and staffing plans, including how candidates are adapting their campaigns during a global pandemic.

“‘New Mexico for All’ is about bringing together candidates up-and-down the ballot who want to make sure that our government works for hardworking families, not just the rich and powerful ,” said DPNM Chair Marg Elliston. “We’re so excited to have so many strong, diverse candidates on the ballot this year, and Democrats are fired up about electing leaders who will truly make a difference at every level of government. We’re looking forward to building a people-powered movement that can lead us to victory in 2020, and tonight was a powerful first step toward that goal.”