Ramona L Goolsby

Republican | New Mexico

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Ramona L Goolsby — Secretary of State (New Mexico Republican Primary, Special Primary SD33 | June 2, 2026)
Secretary of State New Mexico General | November 3, 2026
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Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

UAMS, Little Rock, Masters of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, 2003-2005

UAMS, Little Rock, Bachelors of Science: Nursing, 1993-1997

Texarkana College, Texarkana, Associate of Science: Nursing, 1991-1993

Carl Albert State College, Poteau, Associate of Science: Mathematics, 1982-1991

WORK & MILITARY

U.S Army, Reserves Officer, 1999-2004

Veterans Administration, Contract Primary Care Provider, 2019-2021

Kiamichi Family Medical Center, Primary Care Provider, 2012-2018

Christus St. Michael Quick Care, Urgent Care Provider, 2010-2011

Advanced Heart Care, Idabel, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, 2004-2010

AFFILIATIONS

Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, Supervisor for Bernalillo County and parts of Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties, 2026-2026

Oklahoma Board of Regents for McCurtain Co. Higher Ed, Regent, 1997-2006

Duran Y Gallegos American Legion Post 69, ABQ NM, Member, 2026-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Board of Supervisors, Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation Dist., 2026-2026

Oklahoma Board of Regents for McCurtain Co. Higher Education, 1997-2006

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

New Mexico Secretary of State, 2026-2026

OTHER INFORMATION

Goolsby completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Neutral

If there are cases where the mothers life is in danger, incest or rape there should be mechanisms to cover those costs for low income individuals.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

The life of the mother, incest or rape.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

As a small business owner, I know market-driven growth, not government mandates, creates the best jobs. We must cut red tape so New Mexico businesses can thrive, expand, and naturally offer competitive wages.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Audit state contracts to cut vendor overspending. Modernize and digitize Secretary of State databases to reduce costly paper waste and admin delay. Streamline agency operations to eliminate bureaucratic overlap and save taxpayer dollars.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It protects religious freedom for all. Government should not establish a state religion or interfere with private faith, and religious institutions must be free from state control to worship and operate without government intrusion.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

My view aligns with C. We must protect vital programs like Medicare and Medicaid for seniors and those in need, while relying on free-market competition and deregulation to lower costs and expand options for everyone else.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree

I do not agree with federal or state databases that hold private medical information on individuals.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. This partnership is vital for mutual national security, intelligence sharing, and defending shared democratic values against global threats and terrorism. There are also biblically based reasons to protect the people of Israel.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My Christian faith shapes my core values of service, integrity, and respect for every individual. I believe in practicing stewardship, defending religious liberty, and living out a commitment to truth and community.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Neutral

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

An all-of-the-above energy approach is vital. Traditional sources like natural gas and oil provide immediate reliability, while we should also support the development of clean, stable baseline power like nuclear and geothermal energy.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No, I have never been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No, I have never been convicted of a felony.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

The system must prioritize public safety, uphold the rule of law, and secure justice for victims, while providing clear, accountable pathways for rehabilitation to reduce crime and safely restore individuals to society.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I strongly support the Second Amendment. Rather than restricting the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens, we must focus on enforcing existing laws, strengthening mental health resources, and securing our communities.

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