Amanda Lopez Askin

Democrat | New Mexico

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Candidate Profile

Secretary of State New Mexico General | November 3, 2026

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, Ph.D. – Educational Leadership Administration Higher Education Focus, Social Justice Emphasis, Latino Critical Race Theory, 2013-2016

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, Marriage and Family Therapy Track Minor, Counseling and Educational Psychology, 2000-2002

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, Bachelor of Science, Family and Child Science, 1992-1999

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

* Appointment by Senate Pro Tem to Voting Security Certification Committee * New Mexico Representative to United States Election Advisory Commission * Board Member to Children’s Trust Fund of New Mexico Next Generation Council * Executive Board Member New Mexico Counties * NGAGE NM Leader’s Circle * NMSU College of Education Diversity Task Force * Domenici Institute Volunteer Coordinator * NMSU Honor’s College Speaker and Mentor * Weekly radio segment featuring the Pet of the Week * Juvenile Community Corrections Panel (assisting with placement of at-risk youth after adjudication) * Community Unity Coalition (bullying prevention education group) * Dona Ana County Humane Society * Teen Pregnancy Prevention Work Group * New Mexico Suicide Prevention Coalition * Adolescents in Transition Committee * Action Program for Animals Board Member and Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Doña Ana County Clerk, 2018-

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

New Mexico Secretary of State

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (12)

National Women's Political Caucus NWPC

Working Families Party

Equality New Mexico

Vote Mama PAC

Voter Protection Project

OTHER (2)

Animal Protection Voters

NMVC Action Fund

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Senator Martin Heinrich U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez Representative Marianna Anaya Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo Doña Ana County Commissioner Susana Chaparro Former APS School Board Chair Yolanda Cordova Las Cruces City Councilor Becky Corran Former Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish Dr. Ammu Devasthali Senator Katy Duhigg Las Cruces City Councilor Yvonne Flores Representative Doreen Gallegos Fort Sumner Mayor Louie Gallegos Doña Ana County Commissioner Gloria Gameros SFPS School Board Member Carmen Gonzales Las Cruces City Councilor Becki Graham Senator Carrie Hamblen Mesilla Mayor Russell Hernandez Representative Raymundo Lara Former Bernalillo County Democratic Party Chair Flora Lucero Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea Doña Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds Doña Ana County Treasurer Marisol Richardson Former Doña Ana County Treasurer Eric Rodriguez Doña Ana County Commissioner Manuel Sanchez Doña Ana County Commissioner Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez Representative Sara Silva Senator Bill Soules Senator Jeff Steinborn Senator Mimi Stewart, President Pro Tempore Former U.S. Representative Xochitl Torres Small Former New Mexico Democratic Party Chair Jessica Velasquez

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

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Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

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

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

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ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

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

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

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

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

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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.

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

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NATIONAL SECURITY

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

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

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IMMIGRATION

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

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EDUCATION

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

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Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

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VALUES

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

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

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

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I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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EQUALITY

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

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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.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

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

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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?

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

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

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

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

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

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2ND AMENDMENT

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

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