DPNM Celebrates Remarkably Diverse and Representative Delegation

Albuquerque- Next week, the Democratic Party of New Mexico will send 45 delegates and 3 alternate delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. All 45 members of New Mexico’s delegation already voted for Vice President Harris during the virtual nomination vote held earlier this month. 

New Mexico always sends a diverse and geographically representative delegation to our National Convention. But this year, our delegation is exceptionally diverse and representative of our state. 

7 out of the 30 elected at-large and congressional district delegates are under 30 years old and 10 of those 30 are LGBTQIA+.  Our delegation also includes numerous veterans, union members, rural voters, and Native American New Mexicans. 

Augustine Montoya, 24-year-old Chair of DPNM’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus (Congressional District 1 Delegate):

“As a 24-year-old, I am inspired to see other young New Mexicans representing our state at the DNC. Our participation raises awareness about important issues and introduces new solutions to the broader Democratic Party; young Americans must have a voice in shaping the future of our country.”

Claudia Risner, Chair of DPNM’s Veterans and Military Families Caucus and US Navy Veteran (At-Large Delegate):

“As one of several veterans in our delegation, I know that we’re excited to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz who walk the walk when it comes to supporting veterans and their families - they have the track record to prove it.”

Sara Attleson, Chair of DPNM’s Labor Caucus, public school librarian, and American Federation of Teachers member (At-Large Delegate):

“Organized Labor, including the American Federation of Teachers, stands behind the Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, a former AFT member himself, because both have been tireless advocates for the working class and students. Meanwhile, the Trump/Vance Project 2025 agenda would make disastrous cuts to public education and dismantle long-standing protections for workers.”

Julia Brown, President of the New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women (Congressional District 2 Delegate):
"It’s a thrilling time to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention to support my Sorority sister Kamala Harris, who will be our country’s first woman President. The New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women will be doing everything we can to make this historic moment a reality in November."

Facts About New Mexico’s DNC Delegation

New Mexico has a total of 45 delegates and 3 alternate delegates.

Congressional District-Level Delegates (23 total)

• CD-01: 10 delegates

• CD-02: 6 delegates

• CD-03: 7 delegates

At-Large Delegates (7 total)

Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegates (4 total)

• Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller

• New Mexico Senator Shannon Pinto

• State Treasurer Laura Montoya

• Mescalero Apache Nation Vice President Duane Duffy 

Automatic Delegates (11 total)

• Senator Ben Ray Lujan

• Senator Martin Heinrich

• Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03)

• Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)

• Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02)

• Former US Senator and DNC Chair Fred Harris

• Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

• DPNM Chair Jessica Velasquez

• DPNM Vice Chair Manny Crespin

• DPNM National Committeeman Marty Chavez

• DPNM National Committeewoman Trish Ruiz

Alternate Delegates (3 total)

Congressional District and At-Large delegates were elected by individuals who were elected at county conventions. Additionally, New Mexico has 1 individual serving on each of the DNC's three standing committees: Credentials, Platform, and Rules Democratic National Convention Committees.

Unlike the Republican Party of New Mexico’s 2024 delegation to the RNC, DPNM is not sending any fake electors to our Convention.