The New Mexico Forward Party will endorse candidates from major and minor parties, and those with no party affiliation, who are Forward-aligned and pledge to uphold our core values while committing to work across the aisle and enact sensible policy approaches.
Contact us for more information on how to obtain an endorsement from the New Mexico Forward Party: [email protected]
FORWARD PARTY-ENDORSED CANDIDATES
* DEMOCRATIC * REPUBLICAN * LIBERTARIAN * GREEN * UNAFFILIATED *
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Kathleen Cates.Democratic PartyNew Mexico State Representative (HD 44)Representative Cates has been a long-standing champion for open primaries, an independent redistricting commission, and free and fair ballot access for minor party candidates. She fully understands why these and other democracy reform measures are critical to healing our broken politics by incentivizing politicians to reach out to all voters, all the time, and not just to the party base. Rep. Cates' friends and family members include Independent voters and she understands why many people feel unrepresented by the legacy parties. NM Forward whole-heartedly supports Rep. Cates' continued service in the NM State House of Representatives and, for the first time, Independent (Decline to State; DTS) New Mexican voters can vote for her in the upcoming June 2026 primary election. You can donate to Rep. Cates' campaign here: https://www.kathleencates.com |
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Tilli Villalobos.Democratic PartyNew Mexico State Representative (HD 37)Matilda “Tilli” Villalobos is a Las Cruces attorney, former state and federal prosecutor, and small business owner who built her career around public service and the rule of law. After joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico in 2018, she prosecuted serious violent and exploitation cases focused on protecting vulnerable victims, and she now runs her own law practice serving clients in federal court. A longtime community volunteer and nonprofit leader, Tilli brings a track record of integrity, accountability, and practical problem-solving—values aligned with NM Forward’s commitment to democratic principles and cross-aisle governance. NM Forward supports Ms. Villalobos' campaign for Democratic nomination to the NM State House of Representatives. Independent (Decline to State; DTS) New Mexican voters can vote for her in the June 2026 primary. You can donate to Ms. Villalobos' campaign here: https://www.villalobosfornm.com/ |
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