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U.S. House · NM-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Melanie Stansbury

Democratic candidate for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District

A former state legislator and science educator, Stansbury represents New Mexico’s 1st District and prioritizes water security and affordable health care.

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DistrictNM-01
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Melanie stands.

Campaign position

Universal affordable health care

  • Supports Medicare for All and expanding quality care regardless of pre-existing conditions

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Federal minimum wage

  • Supports raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour so workers can better support their families

Campaign position

Water and clean energy

  • Supports renewable energy, climate legislation, water security and preserving public lands

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Humane immigration and citizenship

  • Supports reuniting families and a path to citizenship as part of humane immigration reform

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Education and child care

  • Supports higher teacher pay, education investments and a Child and Dependent Care Credit

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Paid family leave

  • Supports expanding paid family and medical leave so workers can care for children or sick relatives

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2021–present

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents New Mexico’s 1st District after winning the 2021 special election.

  2. 2019–2021

    Experience

    New Mexico state representative

    Served in the New Mexico House before joining Congress.

  3. 2015–2017

    Experience

    Senate committee staff

    Worked for the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  4. 2011–2015

    Experience

    White House budget staff

    Worked at the Office of Management and Budget.

  5. 2020

    Accomplishment

    Grid modernization law

    Co-sponsored HB 233, New Mexico’s energy-grid modernization legislation, signed into law in March 2020.

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