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2 0 2 0 E L E C T I O N C Y C L E N E W M E X I C O S T A T E S E N A T E V O T E R G U I D E A N O N - P A R T I S A N C O M P R E H E N S I V E R E S O U R C E F O R T H E E V E R Y D A Y V O T E R C O M P I L E D B Y N E W M E X I C O S O C I E T Y O F A S S O C I A T I O N E X E C U T I V E S w w w . n m s a e . o r g A B O U T The New Mexico Society of Association Executives is a membership organization comprised of association professionals and N M S A E industry partners, representing over 60 New Mexico-based associations and professionals societies. In turn, our member organizations represent tens of thousands of their own members, which means our impact For more than 55 years, NMSAE has been working with associations to advance New Mexico and has served as a key influencer and leader of growth and innovation in the association community. A B O U T T H E V O T E R G U I D E Given the current public health emergency, NMSAE has elected to produce a non-partisan Voter Guide intended to connect associations and their members to candidates. To facilitate the development of the Voter Guide, NMSAE created an online candidate questionnaire that asks a series of questions designed to educate associations about the candidates. NMSAE does not support, oppose, or make recommendations regarding any political party or candidate. Note: An asterisk (*) indicates the candidate did not reply to the questionnaire and publicly available information was used to provide information about the candidate. New Mexico State Senate District 1 W I L L I A M E S H A R E R ( R ) * - I N C U M B E N T Excerpts from publicly available sources: Senator Sharer serves as a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate, representing the 1st District, which is fully situated within San Juan County. Senator Sharer was born in Albuquerque and grew up in Farmington. He graduated from Farmington High School, the New Mexico Military Institute and New Mexico State University. Occupation & Professional Background Small Business Owner. He served as an infantryman in the United States Army. He Senator Sharer currently serves on the Senate was elected to the New Mexico Senate in 2000, and he has served as a state senator Corporations & Transportation Committee and the Senate since 2001. Indian & Cultural Affairs Committee. Education Graduated from Farmington High School, the New Mexico Military Institute and New Mexico State University Website: williamsharer.com New Mexico State Senate District 2 S T E V E N P N E V I L L E ( R ) * - I N C U M B E N T Excerpts from publicly available sources: Senator Neville serves as a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate, representing the 2nd District, which is fully situated within San Juan County. Senator Neville earned his BS in agronomy and genetics and his MS in agricultural economics and animal science from New Mexico State University. Occupation & Professional Background Senator Neville currently serves on the Senate Finance Real Estate Appraiser. Senator since 2005 Committee. Education BS in agronomy and genetics and MS in agricultural economics and animal science from New Mexico State University. Website: stevenevillenm.com Facebook: facebook.com/SenatorSteveNeville New Mexico State Senate District 3 S H A N N O N D P I N T O ( D ) - I N C U M B E N T Why do you want to be a state legislator? Advocate on the part of those who have little influence to have their voices heard and maintaining the relevance of basic needs. What do you want voters to know? There have been very few opportunities in past elections that the importance of voting was insurmountable, this year's vote is integral for the people's voice. Occupation & Professional Background Secondary Level Math Teacher Education Bachelor of Business Administration- Financial Management A R T H U R P A L L I S O N ( R ) * Excerpts from publicly available sources: "Allison is a native of the Tohatchi region of the Navajo Nation and owns Five-Star Security, a Farmington company that provides security services throughout the Four Corners region." "In 2011, Allison was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez as Secretary of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department." Occupation & Professional Background Previously served as the Secretary of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, and "Allison has previously worked for the Navajo Division of worked as division director for the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development. Economic Development and the Navajo Agricultural He also worked as planning director and acting general manager of the Navajo Products Industry." Agricultural Products Industry. He is a former chairman of the board of the Dine Development Corporation. Education Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and pursued an MBA from Ball State University New Mexico State Senate District 4 G E O R G E K . M U N O Z ( D ) * - I N C U M B E N T Excerpts from publicly available sources: "I have represented Gallup and the surrounding area in the New Mexico Senate since 2009. I am grateful for the support I have received across the district and all that we have been able to accomplish in the last decade." "I am running for re-election to continue my work on legislative initiatives that I strongly believe will improve the plight of communities throughout Senate District 4." Occupation & Professional Background Small business owner, general contractor, real estate developer, farmer and rancher, and State Senator since 2009 Education Attended Gallup Cathedral and graduated from Gallup High School. Attended University of Arizona Website: munozfornm.com Facebook: facebook.com/nmsenatormunoz A N G E L A R O L I V E ( R ) * Excerpts from publicly available sources: "I am a Constitutional Conservative. I will fight to cap the annual percentage rate of small loans to 36%, reformulate the calculation for Federal Impact Aid to rural school districts, create an independent redistricting commission, and simplify the tax codes for businesses. I will also fight to uphold the US Constitution and the NM Constitution." Occupation & Professional Background Administrative Assistant Education Gallup High School; UNM-Gallup EMT Website: oliveusfornm.com Facebook: facebook.com/oilveusforNM New Mexico State Senate District 5 L E O J A R A M I L L O ( D ) Why do you want to be a state legislator? In 2019 I was elected to the Rio Arriba County Commission and currently serve as Commission Chair. I have worked in collaboration with State, County, City, and Pueblo elected officials as well as Non-profits to find solutions to issues affecting our community in the areas of homelessness, mental health, residential care for the elderly, and community health and wellness. I want to be a state legislator to continue working on advancing Occupation & Professional Background northern New Mexico while tackling deep rooted issues. I'm a former broadcast news writer/producer, public school educator, adjunct professor and coach. Currently, I'm a Chief of Staff (COS)/Administrative Officer What do you want voters to know? at Los Alamos National Laboratory where I serve as a an advisor in the areas of human As a leader, my vision has always been about resources, management, finance, and strategic planning for the Associate empowerment of people which is why the Stronger Laboratory Director of Facilities and Operations. In 2019 I was elected to the Rio Together campaign is not about me, it's about us. Arriba County Commission and currently serve as Commission Chair. Democracy only works when we collectively get involved Education and work together on advancing our communities while University of New Mexico Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication and identifying and tackling the major issues we collectively Journalism Focus Area: Broadcast Journalism face. Awarded: May 2000 Website: leojaramillo.com Facebook: facebook.com/Leo-Jaramillo-for-NM-Senate-104681024398788 D I A M A N T I N A P S T O R M E N T ( R ) * Excerpts from publicly available sources: "It's time to rid New Mexico of the "Good Ol' Boy" system by electing people for the people. I will make a difference for our New Mexico families. It is time we take our state back to benefit the people's needs. My number one priority will be New Mexico’s children." "I am a political outsider who will not fear to take on the career politicians in Santa Fe. My efforts at the capital will Occupation & Professional Background include that our district and all New Mexicans are Retired educator. Former Human Rights Commissioner appointed by both Governors represented and that their voices are heard. My personal Bruce King & Susana Martinez. convictions regarding accountability and transparency at Education all levels, is indisputable. I welcome the opportunity to BA-Double Major-Economics/Philosophy- UNM; MA-Guidance & Counseling-NMHU; share my thoughts, and listen to yours, pertaining to my EdD-Educational Leadership-UNM position on accountability within our state government." Website: donate.fundhero.io/diamantina4nmsenate Facebook: facebook.com/stormyprado New Mexico State Senate District 5 L E E G W E I N L A N D ( L ) * Excerpts from publicly available sources: "I am ready with ideas & drive to help create a more fair, balanced, and safe environment for us all to live, work & play freely in New Mexico.