Claudia Risner
Claudia Risner (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Mexico State Senate to represent District 19. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Risner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Risner served in the U.S. Navy from 1981 to 2010. She holds the following degrees:[1]
- Undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago, 1997;
- M.S. in systems management from the University of Southern California, 1987;
- M.S. in systems technology from the Naval Postgraduate School, 1990;
- M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the US. Naval War College, 1994;
- and a Ph.D in International Studies from Old Dominion University, 2018.
Elections
2020
See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico State Senate District 19
Gregg Schmedes defeated Claudia Risner and John McDivitt in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gregg Schmedes (R) | 53.7 | 15,585 |
 | Claudia Risner (D)  | 42.0 | 12,196 | |
 | John McDivitt (L) | 4.3 | 1,250 | |
| Total votes: 29,031 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 19
Claudia Risner advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 19 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Claudia Risner | 100.0 | 5,140 |
| Total votes: 5,140 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 19
Gregg Schmedes defeated incumbent James White in the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 19 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gregg Schmedes | 54.3 | 3,733 |
 | James White | 45.7 | 3,148 | |
| Total votes: 6,881 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for New Mexico State Senate District 19
John McDivitt advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Mexico State Senate District 19 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John McDivitt | 100.0 | 87 |
| Total votes: 87 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Claudia Risner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Risner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I will be accessible and responsive to all constituents.
- Rather than focusing on the negative, I strive to find solutions to improve our situation in NM.
- I have extensive experience building teams, researching options, and working together to accomplish missions. I will continue working in the manner as a legislator.
Rural Infrastructure: Bringing reliable high-speed internet, wider cell phone coverage, and access to clean water for our rural residents and local businesses. COVID 19 has demonstrated the necessity of better connectivity.
Education: The critical first step in strengthening our society, our economy, and our future is to prepare young people for success in the workforce through improved Pre-K through 12 education, vocational training, college, and continuing professional education for workers within a career field or transitioning between careers.
Veterans: Our military families and veterans deserve access to timely, effective, and comprehensive healthcare, regardless of their proximity to NM's only VA hospital. Options such as telemedicine and a widened Tricare network, as well as holding federal agencies accountable to those they serve, will improve this service.
I admire Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She overcame obstacles, works hard, excels at her endeavors, authors thoughtful opinions, fights for the rights I value, and continues to serve her country as a Supreme Court judge.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 15, 2020
