Candidates vie for District 10 state senate seat in New Mexico
Democrat Dave Simon and Republican Candace Gould face off for the District 10 seat in the November 8 general election after neither had opposition in the June primary. The winner will succeed John Ryan, who has held the post since 2005. Both candidates answered eight policy questions on district needs budget cuts or taxation, crime and punishment, DWI, Paseo del Volcan, education, and minimum wage.
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Dave Simon
Candace Gould
John Ryan
State Senate Candidate Profile in Albuquerque District 10
Democrat 53, MBA UNM 2004, BA Yale 1985. Executive director JCC Greater Albuquerque. 31 years in non profits and government, 23 years with Legislature. Plans: grow economy with private jobs, boost tech, energy, tourism, and diversified sectors. Opposes fracking near Rio Rancho. supports targeted tax reform and cannabis revenue. law enforcement experience. endorses tougher DUI enforcement and better addiction treatment.
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Rio Rancho
Candace Goals in District 10 Campaign Platform
Candace, 58, Republican from Albuquerque, details foster care work and small business leadership. She supports tougher crime laws, capital punishment for heinous crimes, strict DWI enforcement, infrastructure investment, and education accountability, while opposing minimum wage raises. She highlights family caregiving roles and dedication to serving New Mexico communities.
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Native voters urged to back participation in New Mexico
Native American coordinators in New Mexico urge tribal communities to vote as election day nears. Derrick Lente, Isleta Sandia Pueblo candidate, stresses grassroots outreach to honor sovereign status and influence government. Translators like Peter Madalena Sr. explain ballot language to Keres speaking pueblos, aiming to increase trust and accessibility.
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Derrick Lente
Lente
Isleta
Sandia Pueblos
Sandoval County
Peter Madalena Sr
Jemez
Madalena
Towa
Jemez Pueblo
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Mexico
Miguel Trujillo
Isleta Pueblo
Marine Corps
Jaime Pino
Zia Pueblo
Santo Domingo
Cochiti
Santa Ana
Zia
San Felipe
Pino
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University of New Mexico
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Jewish Community Center
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Ann Simon
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