We, too, hoped it wouldn’t come to this.

STATEMENT TO VOTERS, FROM HEATHER:
This week my opponent sent out blatantly misleading information. Among other things, she insinuates that my campaign is benefiting from “dark money.” As most of you know, I have dedicated my career to good government, transparency, and clean elections. My campaign's donors are public record and there is no evidence of any outsider spending on our behalf. 
 
My opponent’s claims -- pulled from a political blog and not fact-checked with my campaign -- imply that I benefited from dark money from the New Mexico Project, a political action committee. For less than one day, this PAC listed me among their preferred candidates. While I support the group's focus on Hispanic and small business interests, it also described itself as anti-progressive. I am in no way anti-progressive. Therefore, I immediately asked them to remove me from their list of endorsed candidates, and they did. I received no funding from them. 

Further, despite false insinuations to the contrary, I am a lifelong champion of abortion rights, a supporter of paid family medical leave, and an experienced environmental advocate recognized by Conservation Voters of New Mexico.
 
Let’s be clear. The Democratic voters of Senate District 9 have a big choice to make. I’ve been running a positive campaign, focused on candidate qualifications to address the issues that matter to our community – like healthcare, education, good jobs, and a protected democracy. 

I urge my opponent to stay focused on the issues, rather than resorting to misleading claims. 
 
Voters: Please join me today to advance a positive vision for our communities and for New Mexico. 
 
There is a lot to do. Let’s do it together. 
 
In gratitude, 
Heather