| Ruidoso, NM, February 26– Today nearly 1,000 Republicans from around New Mexico took part in the RPNM Pre-Primary State Convention. Hundreds of delegates, selected from their counties to attend the Convention, elected Primary candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and New Mexico’s three Congressional seats for New Mexico’s June 7, 2022 Primary Election. Candidates for four statewide offices were unopposed. The votes capped an exciting and successful Pre-Primary State Convention administered by Convention Chair and RPNM Chairman Steve Pearce. The Convention included speeches by the 16 candidates. Voters decided that the following candidates will be placed on the Republican Primary slate for the June 7 Primary Election: In the governor’s race, Jay Block received the most votes and will top the ballot. Rebecca Dow and Greg Zanetti also got enough votes to be on the ballot. In the lieutenant governor’s race, Anthony Thornton will be the only GOP candidate on the ballot. In the 1st Congressional District race, Louis Sanchez will top the ballot. Michelle Garcia Holmes is also on the ballot. In the 2nd Congressional District race, incumbent Rep. Yvette Herrell, who was unopposed, will be on the ballot. In the 3rd Congressional District race, Alexis Martinez Johnson will be on the ballot. The following candidates were all unopposed and will be on the ballot: Secretary of State: Audrey Trujillo: 100%, 681 votes, On Ballot Attorney General: Jeremy Gay: 100%, 678 votes, On Ballot State Treasurer: Harry Montoya: 100%, 679 votes, On Ballot Commissioner of Public Lands: Jeff Byrd : 100%, 670 votes, On Ballot “This has been a spectacular Convention,” said Convention Chairman and Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce. “It was a magnificent display of Party unity and commitment to our mission, and you could feel the energy and confidence as we head full steam into this important election year. We have elected a top-flight group of candidates who are focused, diverse and who all adhere to conservative principles and values. The Republican Party of New Mexico is very excited with this slate of candidates, and we have continued confidence that our Party will lead the way for much-need change in our state’s leadership and direction.” In order for candidates to get their name on the Primary ballot, they must receive at least 20% of the vote. Those candidates who received less may still get on the ballot by collecting more signatures to try to qualify. Here’s a look at the voting results: Governor: Jay Block: 29%, 199 votes, On Ballot Rebecca Dow: 28%, 192 votes, On Ballot Ethel Maharg: 29 votes Mark Ronchetti: 110 votes, (On Ballot sufficient number of signatures as required by SOS) Greg Zanetti: 23%, 157 votes, On Ballot Lt. Governor: Patrick Lyons: 70 votes Anastacia Golden Morper: 76 votes Peggy Muller-Aragon: 50 votes Isabella Solis: 84 votes Anthony Thornton: 59%, 407 votes, On Ballot Congress 1st District: Michelle Garcia Holmes: 42%, 76 votes, On Ballot Jacquelyn Reeve: 18 votes Louie Sanchez: 66%, 181 votes, On Ballot Congress 2nd District: Yvette Herrell: 100%, 193 votes, On Ballot Congress 3rd District: Alexis Martinez Johnson: 87%, 185 votes, On Ballot Steve McFall: 28 votes There are also Republican judicial candidates: Thomas Montoya is running for position 1 on the NM Supreme Court. Kerry Morris is running for position 2 on the NM Supreme Court. Barbara Johnson is running for position 1 on the NM Court of Appeals. Gertrude Lee is seeking position 2 on the NM Court of Appeals. |
| 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. |
Your numbers game?! odd. ISabela Solis is not on the ballot? as Lieutenant GOV?
Typical Republican Tactics
It was a fantastic experience to be a delegate .
I would like to know how I can file an ethics complaint for intimidation towards delegates during the convention.
The truth hurts Ms. Robles!
Hmm, the Party was unified at the convention. “’It was a magnificent display of Party unity and commitment to our mission, . . .’ said Chairman Pearce.”
That means that nobody challenged Trump’s continuing coup attempt and other lies, that no one stood up for Barry Goldwater’s and Ronald Reagan’s ideas about democracy and governance, and that no one proposed a constructive “mission” that could be argued over–or even described.
No one challenged Yvette Herrell in CD2 so that means her “God, Guns and Trump” still rules the Party in New Mexico, and that her obstructive actions in the House of Representatives get the GOP seal of approval.
This country needs a functioning, forward-looking Republican Party and so does New Mexico, but evidence for one can’t be found in this convention.
You are Spot On Mr. Cole!