The General Election results are in and we are excited to announce that 62 of the 63 candidates endorsed by Animal Protection Voters won their races! Each win represents an opportunity to continue advancing pro-animal policies that protect animals and continue to build a more compassionate future for New Mexico. These victories reflect the support of pro-animal voters across the State. Thank you to everyone who voted and helped make these wins possible.
New Mexico’s 2026 General Election Is Right Around the Corner
As voters prepare to head to the polls or mail their ballots, Animal Protection Voters is excited to endorse the following animal-friendly candidates. You likely recognize how important it is to elect humane Governors, members of Congress, and State Representatives who will champion laws that protect animals. But did you know that other elected offices can also play a powerful role in shaping animal protection in our state? Here’s how!
APV Endorses Stephanie Garcia Richard for Lieutenant Governor
Animal Protection Voters (APV) is proud to endorse Stephanie Garcia Richard for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico in the 2026 election. Having had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Garcia Richard over the last decade to strengthen pro-animal policies across the state, APV is excited to see what this next chapter holds for her. As many people who keep tabs on election [...]
Animal-Friendly Candidates Win in the 2026 Primary Election
Animal-Friendly Candidates Win in the 2026 Primary Election The June 2nd Primary Election results are in—and we’re excited to announce 91% of the 65 candidates that earned APV endorsements will now move on to the General Election! And while the Primary Election didn't turn out as we had hoped in every single contest, the collective [...]
APV Endorses Animal Friendly Candidates in June 2026 Primary Election
The 2026 Primary election is fast approaching with early voting beginning May 5th, and Primary election day is June 2nd. As voters prepare to head to the polls (or mail their ballots), Animal Protection Voters (APV) is excited to follow our earlier endorsement of Deb Haaland for Governor, and Matthew McQueen for Land Commissioner , with [...]
Animal Protection Voters invites you to join us on Saturday, April 25th, to support Matthew McQueen for New Mexico Land Commissioner!
APV Endorses Matthew McQueen Animal Protection Voters, New Mexico’s leading political and legislative advocacy organization for animal protection, is honored to endorse Matthew McQueen for New Mexico Land Commissioner in the 2026 general election. What does the NM Land Commissioner do? The New Mexico State Land Office plays an important role in protecting and managing 9 [...]
Animal Protection Voters endorses Matthew McQueen for New Mexico Land Commissioner in 2026 General Election
Voters Urged to Support Candidate Matthew McQueen for Land Commissioner Animal Protection Voters (APV), New Mexico’s leading political and legislative advocacy organization for animal protection, announced our endorsement of Matthew McQueen for New Mexico Land Commissioner in the 2026 general election. With his unparalleled record passing animal protection laws during five terms served in the [...]
Vote for Candidates Who Care About Animal Protection
When working to pass laws to protect animals, there are many important steps. Drafting strong bill language, collecting data, and developing strong arguments in favor of the policy, to name a few. But it actually starts at the ballot box. Without humane-minded lawmakers filling the seats in our legislative bodies, it’s so much harder to […]
Our 2022 General Election Endorsements
October 11, 2022 Election Day is November 8—but did you know that you can vote now? That's right. As of today, October 11, early voting has already started in New Mexico! Humane laws and policies start with your vote. As an animal advocate, you want to vote for elected officials who will best champion animal [...]
The Primary Election Results Are In!
Last month, we reached out to ask our strong supporters to help us raise $5,000 to support Animal Protection PAC’s efforts to fund the candidates for legislative and statewide office who will make the biggest positive impact for animals. Thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our fundraising goal! This is the first step in setting [...]
