Anita Gonzales

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Anita Gonzales
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Democratic Party

New Mexico House of Representatives District 70
Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

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Las Vegas, N.M.
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Program coordinator
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Anita Gonzales (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 70. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Gonzales (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 70. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Anita Gonzales was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She attended Texas A&M University and New Mexico Highlands University for undergraduate study and he earned a degree in 2004. She earned a graduate degree from New Mexico Highlands University in 2007. Gonzales' career experience includes working as a statewide program coordinator with NM MESA, Inc., and as a regional manager with the New Mexico Hispanic Youth Institute. Her professional credentials include holding a certified meeting professional license and working with the New Mexico Public Education Department Math & Science Bureau as a member of the community collaboration committee.[1]

Gonzales has served as a chair and New Mexico delegate with the MESA USA National Engineering Design Committee, as a member with the National Science Teachers Association, with the San Miguel County Federation of Democratic Women, with Meeting Professionals International, and with the Professional Convention Management Association. She has served as a commissioner with the Acequia de Los Madres Vigiles & Grzelachowski ditch. She has volunteered with Samaritan House and the Northern New Mexico Children's Football League.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70

Anita Gonzales won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Anita Gonzales
Anita Gonzales (D)
 
100.0
 
8,342

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,342
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70

Anita Gonzales defeated incumbent Ambrose Castellano in the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Anita Gonzales
Anita Gonzales
 
55.2
 
2,434
Image of Ambrose Castellano
Ambrose Castellano
 
44.8
 
1,972

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,406
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70

Incumbent Ambrose Castellano won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ambrose Castellano
Ambrose Castellano (D)
 
100.0
 
7,237

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,237
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70

Incumbent Ambrose Castellano defeated Anita Gonzales in the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ambrose Castellano
Ambrose Castellano
 
51.0
 
2,061
Image of Anita Gonzales
Anita Gonzales
 
49.0
 
1,983

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,044
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2020

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70

Ambrose Castellano defeated Nathan Dial in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ambrose Castellano
Ambrose Castellano (D)
 
64.1
 
7,231
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Nathan Dial (R)
 
35.9
 
4,044

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 11,275
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70

Ambrose Castellano defeated Anita Gonzales and Robert Anaya in the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ambrose Castellano
Ambrose Castellano
 
41.0
 
2,291
Image of Anita Gonzales
Anita Gonzales Candidate Connection
 
39.9
 
2,229
Image of Robert Anaya
Robert Anaya Candidate Connection
 
19.2
 
1,071

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,591
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70

Nathan Dial advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Nathan Dial
 
100.0
 
1,285

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,285
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Anita Gonzales did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Candidate Connection

Anita Gonzales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gonzales' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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A native New Mexican, I was born in Las Vegas, NM to both the Lopez Family of Villanueva, NM and the Gallegos Family of Las Vegas, NM. I am a mother to a 9 year old son and have worked at New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (NM MESA), Inc for over 17 years - which empowers and motivates New Mexico's culturally diverse students with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) enrichment. Within the community I am an active STEM and parent volunteer for Don Cecilio Elementary, a current Team Mom and volunteer for the Meadow City Havoc in the Northern New Mexico Children's Football League, a volunteer with the Samaritan House, and have served as a long-term family caretaker. I am also a Commissioner for the Acequia de los Madres Vigiles and the Grzelachowski Ditch. I am also a current member of the San Miguel Women Democrats and have served as the Regional Manager for the New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium.
  • My love and passion to better my community has been an inspiration of why I want to run for office.
  • My lifelong commitment to Public Service has shown that I am an advocate for the people.
  • My experience as as educational provider has allowed me to work with all levels of students, educators, and industry throughout New Mexico.
My main priority issues are investing in education, expanding access to healthcare, protecting our environment, building a community infrastructure, and supporting our economy. Other areas that I am personally passionate about are protecting our veterans and our elderly communities, promoting social equity, rebuilding our behavioral health system, transparency in government, and animal rights.
I have many examples of strong women, but a main influence has always been my Grandma G, Cecelia Gallegos. She was born and raised in Garita, NM in a time and place where education was not that important and educating women was even less important. None the less, she finished her school at El Rito Real School by working in the kitchen and having my great -grandmother do extra side work to afford tuition. After graduation she became a farmhouse teacher working in rural communities throughout Northern New Mexico. After marrying and while raising her children she continued to get her Masters Degree in Education. She then continued to work as a teacher at West Las Vegas Schools for many years. She valued education and left behind a legacy of strength and perseverance. If elected, I will be the first women and mother to occupy this seat. I am proud and honored to have come from a lineage of women like her, my mother, my Grandma Lopez, and my many other grandmas, aunts, and influences.
I think every elected official has a duty to be accountable, transparent, and to be a champion for their constituency. You should have a responsibility to be informed and act in the best interest of the people.
As a legacy to my son I would like him to have been raised by a strong, intelligent, and caring mother. I want him to believe in hard work and strive for excellence in whatever he may choose to do. I want him to have a passion for something and love life. I want him to care for others and show compassion and goodwill. I want him to be a voice and an advocate for equity and the under-represented. I want him to show acceptance, tolerance, and respect. I want him to value education and community advocacy. That is my wish for my son.
The Harry Potter Series because they are amazing. Over the course of many years, this series encouraged a generation of readers to enjoy literature and use their imagination to envision another reality full of many life lessons.
I think our current challenge is responding to the COVID pandemic and ensuring public health, public safety, and economic recovery. Long term, we need to seriously address diversifying our state revenue and continuing to build our educational system.
It is extremely important to build relationships. As a legislator it is your responsibility to advocate on behalf of your district and champion legislation to improve the quality of life for all residents. It is impossible to accomplish things alone and relationships are the building blocks for collaboration.
My best fit would be on House Education. Other interests and experience would have me suited for Agriculture & Water Resources; Energy, Environment & Natural Resources; and/or Health & Human Services.

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Campaign finance summary

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Anita Gonzales campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New Mexico House of Representatives District 70Won general$105,543 $92,791
2022New Mexico House of Representatives District 70Lost primary$38,870 $31,492
2020New Mexico House of Representatives District 70Lost primary$22,334 N/A**
Grand total$166,747 $124,283
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 20, 2020

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