| Las Cruces, NM, December 3 — The Republican Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee today re-elected Steve Pearce as RPNM chairman. Chairman Pearce’s new two-year term begins immediately, and he will lead the state party through the 2024 election. The State Central Committee members also elected seven other Republican Party of New Mexico officers, including Vice-Chairs, Congressional District Chairs, Secretary and Treasurer. Those new officeholders will serve under Pearce for two years. The voting was conducted by paper ballot; candidates were allowed to witness the hand counting of ballots. In the race for RPNM Chairman Pearce won with 55.2 percent of the vote. Sarah Jane Allen received 20.7 percent; Robert Aragon received 13.2 percent, Eddy Aragon received 10.4 percent and Rodney Tahe received 0.5 percent of the vote. Chairman Pearce issued the following statement regarding his re-election: “This was a spirited campaign, and I thank the grassroots Republican leaders from across New Mexico for trusting me to lead for another term as RPNM chairman. An overwhelming number of these leaders agree that our data-driven approach to identifying and turning out conservative leaning voters is working, proven by the fact that Republican candidates are getting closer and closer to defeating the Democrats in competitive races. “Turning New Mexico red is a marathon, not a sprint, and as we look toward 2024, I am excited about helping our future Republican nominees be successful in their campaigns.” SCC members also elected the following RPNM officers during today’s meeting. 1st Vice-Chair: Amy Barela 2nd Vice-Chair: Leticia Munoz-Kaminski CD 1 Vice-Chair: Donelle Inventor CD 2 Vice-Chair: Rebecca Dow CD 3 Vice-Chair: Drew Denger Secretary: Mari Trujillo Spinelli Treasurer: Kim Kvamme On their election, Chairman Pearce added, “I am so pleased that Republicans chose this outstanding team of young and diverse leaders who represent the future of our party.” ### |
| The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) advances the ideals of individual liberties for the advancement of its citizens and the greater prosperity of our communities throughout New Mexico. Led by an Executive Board and its Chairman, former NM Congressman Steve Pearce, RPNM serves all New Mexicans via its headquarters in Albuquerque and can be contacted at (505) 298-3662. |
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