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I am proud to endorse Heather for NM state senate. I have served our community and state with Heather for over a decade and believe she has proven her leadership, fairness and dedication. We need that kind of principled action in Santa Fe.
Clara Apodaca, former First Lady of New Mexico
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In Heather Balas, I witness an intelligent, well-spoken, objective, and trustworthy person whose ideas are inspired by her devotion to a democracy that is truly ‘we the people.’ She will work everyday against polarization and for lasting solutions.”
Ed Chavez, former Chief Justice, NM Supreme Court
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Heather has the know-how to help New Mexico businesses grow and thrive. She knows economic development, tax policy, and how to help local, small-businesses succeed. Her leadership is needed to help provide more jobs and opportunities for New Mexicans.
Gene Baca, Vice President of Bueno Foods, a family-owned, minority & woman-owned company and District 9 resident
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Heather is a proven advocate for education. She worked tirelessly on the Governing Council for Corrales International School, helping to get the public dual-language charter school off the ground, and ultimately serving as its President. I’m thrilled to endorse her campaign.
Laura Erickson, Founding Governing Council President of CIS and District 9 resident
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"I'm thrilled Heather Balas is running for office! After years of reporting on the legislature (and lots of banging my head against the wall), it’s refreshing to see strong leaders wanting to serve at this level."
Chris Ramirez, former chief political reporter, Albuquerque nightly news
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I fully endorse Heather for the state senate. She is one of the most uniquely qualified candidates who is well grounded in New Mexico's issues. Equally important, she is a critical thinker who will be an asset to the policy decisions needed. Heather does the right things for the right reasons.
Bill Garcia, retired businessman and former Cabinet Secretary, democrat
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“We can count on Heather to stand up to the relentless attacks on our reproductive freedoms and on our democracy. I’ve seen her in tough situations, and she always responds with respect and dignity. We need her leadership more than ever in the State Senate.”
Heather Brewer, public relations specialist with
a long career of fighting for women’s reproductive justice
a long career of fighting for women’s reproductive justice
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Heather shares our progressive values and ideals. She’s worked on these issues her whole career. She’s a listener, which is often hard to find in politics these days! Her constituents would see a profound impact immediately upon her election to the NM Senate."
Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino
Chair, NM Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee
Chair, NM Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee
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Commissioner Balas brings a unique mix of local, state and national service. This year alone, Heather is serving her village on Planning & Zoning, advancing redistricting reform in the state legislature, and working across the nation to prevent another January 6. Believe me: we want her working for New Mexico!”
Phil Gasteyer
Former Mayor of Corrales
Former Mayor of Corrales
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The members of United Health Professionals of New Mexico appreciate Heather for listening to our concerns about patient care. We also value her years of healthcare advocacy for all New Mexicans, and look forward to working with her in the Legislature!
Adrienne Enghouse, UHPNM
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ORGANIZATIONAL ENDORSEMENTS AND DISTINCTIONS
Our list of endorsers is growing everyday! Add your name! PUBLIC FIGURES Commissioner Katherine Bruch, Sandoval County Commission, District 9 resident Rep. Kathleen Cates, NM House, District 9 resident Sen. Joseph Cervantes, NM Senate and Chair of Judiciary Committee Mayor Jim Fahey, Village of Corrales, District 9 resident Rep. Natalie Figueroa, NM House and Vice-chair of Govt., Elections & Indian Affairs Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, NM Senate and Chair of Health and Services Committee Sen. Bill Tallman, NM Senate and Chair of Transportation Infrastructure Committee Councilor Bill Woldman, Village of Corrales, District 9 resident Commissioner Mick Harper, Corrales Planning & Zoning, and Mayor Pro-Tempore Commissioner Melissa Morris, Corrales Planning & Zoning, District 9 resident Commission Jerry Stermer, Corrales Planning & Zoning, District 9 resident Clara Apodaca, former First Lady of NM and Cabinet Secretary of Cultural Affairs Ed Chavez, former Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court Sam Donaldson, retired ABC Newsman Bill Garcia, former Cabinet Secretary for Economic Development Phil Gasteyer, former Corrales Mayor, District 9 resident Kevin Lucero, former Mayor Pro-Tempore of Corrales, District 9 resident Fred Mondragon, former Cabinet Secretary for Economic Development Bob Perls, former NM State Representative, District 9 resident Ben Rodefer, former NM Representative, District 9 resident John Sapien, former NM Senator, District 9 resident Roy Soto, former Cabinet Secretary, District 9 resident DISTRICT 9 RESIDENTS Gene Baca, campaign treasurer, business leader, District 9 resident Christine Baca, District 9 resident Sarah Baca, District 9 resident Glenda Balas, retired UNM professor, District 9 homeowner Sharon Berman, nonprofit professional, District 9 resident Erika Carpenter, mental health provider, District 9 resident Chris Daul, former chair, Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association, District 9 resident Ken Erickson, innovator and employer, District 9 resident Laura Erickson, charter school founder, District 9 resident Campbell Erickson, District 9 resident Katie Gauthier, District 9 resident Randy Hancock, business professional, District 9 resident Suzanne Harper, District 9 resident Rita Longino, small business owner, District 9 resident Catherine Lukes, District 9 resident Peter Lukes, public school teacher, District 9 resident Ron Rivera, District 9 resident Mariana Roumell-Gasteyer, artist, District 9 resident Sandra Spurlock, District 9 resident Grant Wellborn, student, District 9 resident Joe Wellborn, District 9 resident Juan Wijngaard, artist, District 9 resident Susan Zimmerman, District 9 resident GENERAL SUPPORTERS Sisto Abeyta, former president of the Young Democrats of New Mexico Susan Atwood, community member Michael Barndollar, mental health advocate and New Mexico First board member Barbara Brazil, retired nonprofit and NM government professional Heather Brewer, former state director, US Senator Martin Heinrich William Brown, hydrologist Kathleen Burke, NM good government advocate Cindy Sloan Butts, community member and author Carol Mayo Cochran, community member David Campbell, former city manager of Rio Rancho Dino Cervantes, family-owned businessman Selena Connealy, STEM education advocate Celia Defield-Honeycutt, retired professional Tyler Fischer, democracy reformer Tom Garrity, community member Diane Harrison Ogawa, community college professional Ginger Hindman, animal advocate Matt James, climate advocate Russell Kieffer, paliative healthcare professional Edward McMahon, nonprofit affiliation Brian Morris, Morris Strategies for New Mexico Chris Newlon, technology professional Allan Oliver, nonprofit and philanthropic professional Charlotte Pollard, retired Deputy Director, New Mexico First Chris Ramirez, former chief political reporter, network news Ernie Sanchez, public media attorney Melanie Sanchez Eastwood, nonprofit professional Don Thomas, pastor Bruce Thomson, District 5 Director, ABQ Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority Brenda Tulley, educator and therapist Brian Underhill, endorser Michael Weinberg, educator and nonprofit professional Chuck Wellborn, community organizer Gay Wellborn, retired minister Robert M. Wellborn Jr., Captain, USN Ret. |
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