Richard Victor Zubia

Republican | New Mexico

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Candidate Profile

State Representative, District 14 New Mexico General | November 3, 2026

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Gordon Bernell Charter School, Albuquerque, Diploma, 2018-2019

WORK & MILITARY

I.B.E.W. Electrical Union, Apprentice, 2024-present

Premier distribution co., Merchandiser, 2023-2024

AFFILIATIONS

Republican Party of Bernalillo County, Candidate, 2026-

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative District 14, 2026-2026

ENDORSEMENTS

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Ramona Goolsby

RPBC

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QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When the life of the mother is in danger.

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.

Strongly 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?

It’s need to be raised to meet and compete with costs of living.

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.

Eliminate and stop expanding programs that are not providing the positive results & change for New Mexico. stop dumping more money into those programs. Implement results based policies and programs. Create a department dedicated to identifying and eliminating waste and abuse. Also, to hold those accountable who are abusing New Mexico’s legislative processes and stealing from New Mexicos citizens.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

The removal of Americas morals and values and the decline of our culture happens when God is removed from public space.

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

Strongly 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.

Undecided

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

Strongly Disagree


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?

They are one of Americas most loyal and capable allies. They have shown up when called. I believe in God and his chosen people as well.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Disagree

Everyone should be treated the same. Americans are required to follow Americas laws and so should everyone else.


EDUCATION

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

Neutral

New Mexicos eduction system is the worst in the nation. With a 10 year high score for testing at 25%. We want better leadership and policies that benefit our children.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree

Only Americans should be able to affect any policy change. Especially when it directly affect current and future generations of Americans.


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

And doing it without the parents knowledge, in secret, should be a mandatory jail sentence.

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.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I was raised as a traditional catholic. After many life struggles, and being stubborn, I gave my life on God and it’s been the best part of my life so far. I am a Christian Believer!


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.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Neutral

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

Nuclear, coal, or hydro-electric plants.


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!

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

Yes. I went through a divorce and finding out a child wasn’t mine. I became an addict to numb the pain. I was convicted of possession. I woke up, recognized my issues, and assessed my problems. I have been very successful in overcoming my past and becoming a good man of God! Actions speak louder than words


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Stop the repeat offender deals. Hold criminals accountable. over haul child enforcement department and laws. The goal should be to have one of the lower crime rates in the country.

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.

Strongly Agree

Islam contradicts and openly opposes the morals, values, and freedoms that Americans have.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

No restrictions

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