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Kenneth Brennan
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Kenneth Brennan (Republican Party) ran for election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 50. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Brennan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kenneth Brennan was born in Norwood, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 2000. He attended the University of Phoenix. His career experience includes working as a gas turbine electrician. He has been affiliated with the North Central Regional Transportation District and the Mid Region Transportation Planning Office.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen defeated Kenneth Brennan in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matthew McQueen (D) | 61.6 | 12,029 |
 | Kenneth Brennan (R)  | 38.4 | 7,497 | |
| Total votes: 19,526 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew McQueen | 100.0 | 3,898 |
| Total votes: 3,898 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Kenneth Brennan defeated Wendy Lossing in the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenneth Brennan | 59.8 | 991 |
 | Wendy Lossing | 40.2 | 667 | |
| Total votes: 1,658 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kenneth Brennan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brennan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Moved to NM in 1975, graduated from Cibola High Class of 79. Was elected as classroom representative my Freshman year. Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Jan 2000. Served on the USS Chandler DDG 996, USS Shiloh CG 67, Patrol Hydrofoil Squadron (PHMRON2) and two tours as an instructor at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center Gas Turbine School. Worked for GE companies for 23 years working on Gas Turbines and Wind Turbines and managing crews that supported GE Wind. Elected to the Edgewood Commission for District One November 2021 and appointed as Edgewood Mayor September 2023 and re-appointed January 2024 when the new commission took office. My wife Debbie of 42 years and I live in Edgewood with Debbie's mother. I see myself as a moderate conservative that believes in self responsibility and accountability.
- Public safety and safe communities are a top priority for me. As State Representative, I will advocate for additional funding, resources, and training for New Mexico police officers. As Edgewood’s mayor, I have been a strong ally to local and state law enforcement officers who risk their lives to serve and protect. With Albuquerque starting to sprawl into neighboring communities, a rising population is bringing crime to once-quiet neighborhoods. In Santa Fe, I will make sure law enforcement throughout the 50th District and New Mexico has the tools, resources, and training they need to keep our communities safe.
- A Navy veteran, Ken understands the challenges many veterans face once they leave the service. Ken believes our service members sacrifice so much for America that it’s our duty to take care of them after their service. In Santa Fe, I will fight for additional mental health and retirement benefits for New Mexico’s veteran and active-duty military communities. New Mexico’s homeless veteran population is continuing to grow, and I am making it my mission to ensure these brave men and women who risked their lives to defend our freedom have the tools necessary to ensure their transition from service to civilian is as seamless and successful as possible.
- For too long, rural healthcare has been an afterthought in Santa Fe. Access to quality, affordable healthcare is vital to every New Mexican family. In Santa Fe, I will work to lower drug prices, allow insurance to be sold across state lines, and cut through red tape to modernize the way we deliver health care. I will make it a priority to establish 24-7 urgent care and emergency medical services to Southern Santa Fe County and the East Mountains area. By providing patients more choices in healthcare we can ensure that providers drive prices of drugs and treatments down. It’s time to return decision-making to families and their doctors.
Child welfare. CYFD in NM needs to be revamped from the ground up. CYFD should not be one of the leaders in child mistreatment and death. Education as the lowest ranked in the US must change. Money must be spent on students and not administrations. If we are to improve New Mexico's economy we need to have an educated workforce to support it and what we have now is not it.
President Ronald Regan. He inspired me and was the reason I became a Republican.
Curtesy and humbleness are essential for any elected official. All to often we have those in office that appear to feel and act as if they are more important than those they serve. We must never put ourselves above others. This regardless of the office you hold. Be it a local municipal governing body or the Governor of the state. This also includes how we treat those that are their to support us. Regardless if you agree or disagree with the issue, there is no place for rudeness and disrespect. Responsiveness is another critical aspect. We all know that it can be very difficult to respond to every person but every attempt should be taken to acknowledge others and their concerns. It could be as simple as a post or a comment in some public forum, and email response or a phone call, depending on the issue. Showing up and participating in your local communities. It is important for people to see their elected officials taking part in the community.
I like people. I like working with and helping people. Every place I go I find interesting people to talk with and to listen to their stories, views and generally connecting at a personal level.
1: To consider the needs and desires of the people and balance against the needs and wants of the state. This means that not everyone is right and not everyone is wrong but all aspects of an issue must be measured. The common ground between opposing views is where we should be working to find a solution that both parties can accept. 2: Availability to your constituents and reasonable time to respond. Every attempt should be made to respond when constituents take the time to reach out to their elected officials. Phone, text and email tend to be the best form of communication. Social media can be very unreliable for personal communication but can be a good source for general information and a non personal level of communication. 3: Participate in the communities you serve. The best way to learn and understand the people you serve or wish to serve is by participating in communities activities. It is not always possible to know every event that is happening but if invited it is important to show up and participate or at least to respond to the invite. Let your constituents know that you will be there or that for what ever reason you will not be able to.
That I was the non-politician politician. I have always disliked politicks. Politics can be very counter productive. I want people to remember me for the one that actually listened to the people and did his best to meet their expectations.
Apollo 15 Launch on July 26 1971. I was 10 years old. I was a Cub Scout and the Boy Scout troop was making the trip. My older brother was a Boy Scott and my father was one of the troop leaders. We hiked 40+ miles from Franklin MA and then took a buss the rest of the way. When we got to FL we debarked the bus and hiked an additional 10 miles to qualify for the 50 mile hike merit badge/patch.
I had a few yard keeping jobs and a job at a fast food place in Rio Rancho but the first real job was at Henry Hillson and Company of Albuquerque for about a year. I was a senior and high school at the time. I left to join the Navy.
Montgomery Scott of the USS Enterprise / Star Trek.
Trying to understand why some people do bad and evil things to other people.
To be honest, I don't know. However, If I were to use my past military and cooperate experience I would have to say that both should feel comfortable approaching the other on any level and have the ability to have open and honest conversation without threats or condemnation. In a perfect world this would be ideal but in our imperfect, world this should be a goal.
Crime, Education, Homelessness, Water supply for rural areas, and the economy.
It is helpful but not mandatory. Municipal office is a good training platform.
It is very important to have a good working relationship with all our fellow legislatures. It is like living with your neighbors. You may not always agree, have the same philosophical views or even like each other. However, as neighbors, both need to find the common ground in order to work together for the betterment of the neighborhood. In time a trust and understanding can build.
Not at this time
Do you know why in some areas a rolled hay bail is illegal? It is because a cow can't get a square meal
Yes. No one person should have absolute power. There needs to be constant checks and balances. Now during a crisis it may be necessary to allow a temporary grant of emergency power but it should be limited to the issue at hand and have a time limit. At the end of the time limit the legislature should revisit the issues and take action. Extend the time limit on the authority, codify the action taken or rescind the action.
Reduce or eliminate income tax on first responders and military pay and retirement.
I would be honored to serve on any committee but here are a few that interest me the most. Labor, Veterans' And Military Affairs . Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs. Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements. House Judiciary. Energy, Environment & Natural Resources. House Health & Human Services. As a new member I realize there is a lot to learn for each committee and that everything we see from the outside looking in is not always an accurate picture.
It should be known as to the source of ones income along with business and property holdings.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 13, 2024
Current members of the New Mexico House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Javier Martínez
Majority Leader:Reena Szczepanski
Minority Leader:Gail Armstrong
Representatives
District 1
Rodney Montoya (R)
District 2
Mark Duncan (R)
District 3
Bill Hall (R)
District 4
Joseph Hernandez (D)
District 5
Doreen Johnson (D)
District 6
Martha Garcia (D)
District 7
District 8
Brian Baca (R)
District 9
District 10
G. Romero (D)
District 11
Javier Martínez (D)
District 12
Art De La Cruz (D)
District 13
District 14
Miguel Garcia (D)
District 15
District 16
District 17
Cynthia Borrego (D)
District 18
Marianna Anaya (D)
District 19
Janelle Anyanonu (D)
District 20
Meredith Dixon (D)
District 21
Debra Sariñana (D)
District 22
Stefani Lord (R)
District 23
Alan Martinez (R)
District 24
District 25
Cristina Parajón (D)
District 26
Eleanor Chavez (D)
District 27
Marian Matthews (D)
District 28
Pamelya Herndon (D)
District 29
Joy Garratt (D)
District 30
District 31
Nicole Chavez (R)
District 32
Jenifer Jones (R)
District 33
District 34
Raymundo Lara (D)
District 35
Angelica Rubio (D)
District 36
Nathan Small (D)
District 37
Joanne Ferrary (D)
District 38
Rebecca Dow (R)
District 39
Luis Terrazas (R)
District 40
Joseph Sanchez (D)
District 41
Susan Herrera (D)
District 42
Kristina Ortez (D)
District 43
District 44
Kathleen Cates (D)
District 45
Linda Serrato (D)
District 46
Andrea Romero (D)
District 47
District 48
Tara Lujan (D)
District 49
Gail Armstrong (R)
District 50
Matthew McQueen (D)
District 51
John Block (R)
District 52
Doreen Gallegos (D)
District 53
Sarah Silva (D)
District 54
Jonathan Henry (R)
District 55
Cathrynn Brown (R)
District 56
Harlan Vincent (R)
District 57
Catherine Cullen (R)
District 58
Angelita Mejia (R)
District 59
Mark Murphy (R)
District 60
Joshua Hernandez (R)
District 61
District 62
District 63
District 64
Andrea Reeb (R)
District 65
Derrick Lente (D)
District 66
Jimmy Mason (R)
District 67
Jack Chatfield (R)
District 68
Charlotte Little (D)
District 69
Michelle Abeyta (D)
District 70
Anita Gonzales (D)
Democratic Party (44)
Republican Party (26)
