Voting is CLOSED

A list of Candidates and those declared elected are below.

Election Results    22-23 Elections Calendar

2023 Candidate Statements to NEA-New Mexico Elective Offices

Northwest Region Member of the NEA-New Mexico Board of Directors- serving a three-year term beginning July 15, 2023. (all active nonsupervisory members of a local in the Northwest Region are eligible)

1. Mich Sandoval, Central Consolidated: I am a Dinė, woman, two-spirit, kindergarten teacher in Upper Fruitland, NM. I am running for the NW Region NEA-NM Board of Directors candidate position.
2. Mike Moss, Central Consolidated: It is time to fight for ALL the members in this state. Not any one area or region. I am ready to return to the NEA-NM Board and take that fight on. This is not about me, it is about we. I appreciate your vote and I'm honored to serve you.

Southwest Region Member of the NEA-NM Board of Directors- Election district representing Las Cruce-CSEC, and NEA-Las Cruces, filling an unexpired term upon election through July 14, 2025. (all active nonsupervisory members of a local in the Election District representing Las Cruces-CSEC and NEA-Las Cruces are eligible)

1. Carmen Merlano-Whitlock, Las Cruces: This is my current position on the State Board. I support more empathetic and inclusive education at all levels. I seek your supporting vote.
2. Gordon Strawn, Las Cruces: I have been involved with NEA for many years as an experienced and successful educator that advocates for all, as I am called upon.

Member of the NEA-New Mexico Board of Directors, representing Retired Members, one-year term beginning July 15, 2023 (only retired members eligible to nominate and be nominated) Two positions to be elected.

1. Eloy Gonzales, Silver Consolidated
2. Eduardo Holguin, Rio Rancho: Allow me to continue representing you on the Board. I will, again, report back to you after meetings with deliberations, reports, and actions taken. Thanks!
3. Carol Teweleit, Alamogordo
4. Rosalinda Carreon Altamirano, Las Cruces: Thank you for considering me to represent you on the NEA-NM Board of Directors.

Southeast Region Member of Education Political Action Committee, Election District representing District 1—Lovington, Portales, Clovis, ENMU Portales, Carlsbad, Eunice, Hobbs, Jal, Loving, Dora, Tatum, Texico, three-year term beginning July 15, 2023 (all active nonsupervisory members of a local in the Election District representing are eligible)

1. Audra Nguyen, Roswell
2. Tammie Hardt, Carlsbad: Knowing and learning more will help me make a difference not just for myself, but for members and my students.

Southeast Region Member of Education Political Action Committee, Election District representing District 2—Elida, Floyd, Ft. Sumner, Hondo, ENMU Roswell, NMMI, Melrose, Roswell, Ruidoso, Artesia, Dexter, Lake Arthur, Hagerman, three-year term beginning July 15, 2023 (all active nonsupervisory members of a local in the Election District representing are eligible)

1. Delphina Ponce, Roswell
2. Jacqueline Parenti, Ruidoso

State Delegate to the 2023 NEA Representative Assembly (all active members are eligible)

1. Tammie Yazzie, Central Consolidated
2. Lucille Martinez-Holguin, Espanola: Representing our members at the NEA RA is informative and recharging. I commit to bring back the information I learn to our members. Vote for Lucille.
3. Carmen Merlano-Whitlock, Las Cruces: I had such an amazing experience last year. This year I want to join as many caucuses as possible to help that many more people!
4. Stephanie Gutierrez, Belen: It would be an honor to represent my local at the 2023 RA. Our area has not had representation at the RA for many years.
5. Kate MacDermott, Santa Fe: I have attended the Representative Assembly for 6 years. I have been proud to represent all NM NEA members. Thank you.
6. Charity Cheung, Deming
7. Michael Campbell, Las Vegas West
8. Christine Trujillo, Las Cruces: Vote for me as I continue to advocate for all students, teachers and communities we serve with close attention to BIPOC.     Gracias!
9. Lisa Felix, Farmington EA
10. Shannon Facka, Central Consolidated
11. Cherlynn Lee, Central Consolidated
12. Mary Daniel-Montoya, Las Cruces
13. Diana Jackson, Alamogordo
14. Darlene Fortier, Santa Fe: I advocate for all learners and staff within our schools and within our community through my role with the NEA at a grassroots level.
15. Joseph Salazar, Alamogordo: Vote for me for RA state delegate. I’d love to represent our state at the conference. I’ve never been, but always been interested in going.
16. Nicole Richardson, Santa Fe
17. Malinda Peine, Farmington
18. Tricia Joslin, Farmington
19. Tena Joslin, Farmington
20. Georjina Nogal, Deming
21. Leticia Crisp, Central Consolidated
22. Danielle Jim, Central Consolidated

State Category Two Delegate to the 2023 NEA Representative Assembly (all category two members-NEA members who are active supervisors, NEA Life members, NEA retired-staff Life members-are eligible)

No Nominations Received

Cluster Delegate to the 2023 NEA Representative Assembly (all active nonsupervisory members in locals of 75 or fewer members are eligible) (January confirmation on number to be elected)

1. Sue Holland, Raton: I would like to be considered as a RA delegate for the 2023 RA. Your support and vote is greatly appreciated.
2. Aimee Feldman, Raton: I am nominating Aimee Feldman as a NM Cluster delegate for the 2023 RA. I know she would appreciate the support. Thanks, Sue Holland

Student Delegate to the 2023 NEA Representative Assembly (only student members eligible to nominate and be nominated)

No Nominations Received

Retired Delegate to the 2023 NEA Representative Assembly, (only retired members eligible to nominate and be nominated) (January confirmation on number to be elected)

1. Carol Teweleit, Alamogordo: I would like to represent you at the RA this year. Thank you for all of your support in the past.
2. Eduardo Holguin, Rio Rancho: Allow me to represent you again at the NEA RA. I will, again, report back to you on actions taken. Thanks for your continued support.
3. Mary Lou Cameron, Deming: Using my past and present experiences, I strive to represent my fellow retired members in making the decisions impacting our needs in retirement.
4. Rosalinda Carreón Altamirano, Las Cruces: I have been a member of the NM delegation in previous years to RA. Elect me to represent NEA-NM Retired members. Thank you.
5. Sherri Nolan, Las Cruces: It would be an honor to represent New Mexico at the RA. As a retired NEA member, I have continued to stay active as possible.
6. Eloy Gonzales, Silver Consolidated: I ask for your support to represent our NEA-NM Retired members at the annual NEA Retired Conference and a delegate to NEA’s Representative Assembly.

Candidate Statements

RA Delegate nominees may submit a statement of up to 25 words to be published with RA Delegate ballots and on the NEA-NM website. 

Other candidates nominated for NEA-NM office may have a statement on the website of 50 words or less, beginning December 16, 2022. Statements are due by October 28, 2022.

The deadline for NEA-NM receipt of all candidate statements is October 28, 2022.

Declared Elected Candidates

In accordance with Standing Rule 9, since only one candidate was nominated for these positions, these candidates were declared elected on October 15, 2022. The standing rule states, “If the number of candidates nominated, including write-in candidates who have declared their write-in candidate in accordance with timelines and procedures established by the NEA-New Mexico Elections Committee equals the number of positions to be filled, the Board of Directors shall declare such candidates elected.”

REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Southwest Region Member of the NEA-New Mexico Board of Directors-Election District representing Las Cruces-CSEC and NEA-Las Cruces, serving a three-year term beginning July 15, 2023. (all active nonsupervisory members of a local in the Election District representing Las Cruces-CSEC and NEA- Las Cruces are eligible)

Mary Daniel-Montoya, NEA Las Cruces, Declared Elected

REGION MEMBER OF NEA-NM EDPAC

Southwest Region Member of the Education Political Action Committee-Election District representing all locals except Las Cruces-CSEC and NEA-Las Cruces, three-year term beginning July 15, 2023 (all active nonsupervisory members of a local in the Election District representing locals outside Las Cruces are eligible)

Julian Monjaras, NEA Deming, Declared Elected

Southwest Region Member of Education Political Action Committee, Election District representing Las Cruces-CSEC and NEA-Las Cruces, three-year term beginning July 15, 2023 (all active nonsupervisory members of a local in the Election District representing NEA-Las Cruces and Las Cruces-CSEC are eligible)

Christine Trujillo, Las Cruces, Declared Elected