Frank Smith Jr. (New Mexico)
Frank Smith Jr. (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 23. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Frank Smith Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California. Smith served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1975 to 1984. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico in 1989 and a law degree from the Santa Clara School of Law in 1992.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Alan Martinez defeated Frank Smith Jr. in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 23 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alan Martinez (R) | 54.5 | 9,199 |
 | Frank Smith Jr. (D)  | 45.5 | 7,678 | |
| Total votes: 16,877 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 23
Frank Smith Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 23 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Smith Jr. | 100.0 | 1,522 |
| Total votes: 1,522 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Alan Martinez advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 23 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alan Martinez | 100.0 | 1,597 |
| Total votes: 1,597 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Smith in this election.
Pledges
Smith signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Frank Smith Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith's responses.
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- I’m running because it’s time for politics to transcend party lines and focus on shared goals. I am committed to bringing people together, regardless of political affiliations, to find common-sense solutions for our shared challenges. Let’s move beyond partisanship and work together to build a stronger future for all New Mexicans.
- I will prioritize addressing veteran's issues by advocating for increased access to healthcare services, mental health support, and employment opportunities across the state. I am committed to honoring the sacrifices of our veterans and ensuring their well=being remains a top priority in our state.
- A robust water policy for New Mexico should prioritize sustainable management practices to address the state’s water scarcity challenges. This includes promoting efficient irrigation methods, incentivizing water conservation in agriculture, and investing in modern infrastructure for water storage and distribution. Collaboration among stakeholders, incorporating indigenous water management knowledge, and implementing proactive measure to adapt to climate change are essential components for ensuring a resilient and equitable water future for New Mexico.
about it in first grade when I was 6 years old.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 6, 2024
