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Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez
Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez (Democratic Party) (also known as Diane) is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 30. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Torres-Velasquez (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 30. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Torres-Velasquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez earned a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in 1988. Torres-Velasquez's career experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30
Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez defeated Lori Robertson in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez (D)  | 54.1 | 7,987 |
 | Lori Robertson (R) | 45.9 | 6,766 | |
| Total votes: 14,753 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jared Secret (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30
Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez | 100.0 | 2,036 |
| Total votes: 2,036 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Juan Chavez (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30
Jared Secret defeated Victoria Dore in the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jared Secret | 54.3 | 735 |
| Victoria Dore | 45.7 | 618 | ||
| Total votes: 1,353 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Torres-Velasquez in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Torres-Velasquez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Nothing is more fundamental to building and maintaining our democracy than ensuring equitable and high-quality education for all New Mexicans. I plan to advocate for increased funding and implementation of the reforms mandated by Judge Singleton in the landmark Martínez and Yazzie lawsuits to improve educational outcomes and support educators. I will collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective strategies addressing root causes of educational disparities and promote student success. Nada es más fundamental para mantener y seguir construyendo democracia que asegurar equidad y alta calidad educacional para todos los Nuevomexicanos.
- Our communities tend to be close knit and look out for each other. Yet crime and safety issues are very real. Actions we could take proactively are to invest in evidence-based crime prevention programs that address root causes of crime such as poverty, substance abuse, mental health issues, and lack of educational and economic opportunities; implement common-sense gun safety; and encourage collaboration and coordination between law enforcement, community, social services, and other stakeholders. Nuestras comunidades tienden ser bien cercanas. Pero el crimen y los asuntos de seguridad son reales. Podemos ser más proactivos invirtiendo en programas de prevención del crimen que se basan en la evidencia.
- Additional water policies are needed to address water scarcity and ensure sustainable water management. We need a comprehensive approach that responsibly and effectively integrates water management with conservation, equity, and sustainability principles to address the water challenges facing New Mexico today and in the future. A plan must prioritize equitable distribution and allocation of water resources among various users, including tribal and acequia communities and rural areas. Necesitamos un acercamiento responsable y efectivo que integra el manejo del agua con su conservación, la equidad, y principios de sostenimiento para enfrentar los retos de Nuevo Mexico hoy y en el futuro.
La educacion es fundamental para mantener una alta calidad de la vida y la democracia. Por eso me importa tanto. En 2024 mas politicas son necesarias para enfrentar el mantenamiento del agua saludable y sustenible, nuestra seguridad, la salud fisica y mental, acceso a vivienda más segura, y soluciones para personas que no tienen una casa donde vivir.
In 3rd grade at Sierra Vista Elementary in Albuquerque we were watching a KNME education show when President Kennedy was assassinated. The teacher turned the channel for us to be able to view the news alert together. The first school building had not yet been built since Paradise Hills was still so new. Our classrooms were barracks and the cafeteria was an extra large barrack. All classrooms went to the cafeteria to hear from the principal and to hear the news updates. We were then sent home.
My first real job with a regular paycheck was cutting cloth at Cloth World, a fabric store once on San Mateo just south of Comanche in Albuquerque. My great-grandmother made most of my clothes when I was growing up and worked in a factory making clothes for children. She taught me how to sew. Working at Cloth World with all of those beautiful fabrics gave me a sense of being with my great-grandmother and made me feel empowered because I knew the fabrics and patterns. I worked for two summers at Cloth World and learned some great work habits. I saved my earnings for college and was given a discount on fabrics that I used to make my own clothes. It was fun to meet the other employees and learn designing and sewing tips from each other.
Water scarcity and sustainability
Physical and Mental Health
Unhoused individuals and families
Crime and safety
Sustainable and diversified economic opportunities Affordable housing
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 |
Officeholder New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 7, 2024
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Natalie Figueroa (D) |
New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
