Sally Anne Hoger (Raton City Council District 5, New Mexico, candidate 2025)

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Sally Anne Hoger

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Raton City Council District 5

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas at Arlington

Graduate

University of North Texas

Personal

Profession

Higher Education

Sally Anne Hoger ran for election to the Raton City Council District 5 in New Mexico. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Hoger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sally Anne Hoger provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 16, 2025:

• Bachelor's: University of Texas at Arlington
• Graduate: University of North Texas
• Graduate: University of North Texas Health Science Center
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Higher Education
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Rally for Sally

Elections

General election

General election for Raton City Council District 5

Joe A. Bustos, Sally Anne Hoger, and James Neil Segotta ran in the general election for Raton City Council District 5 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Joe A. Bustos (Nonpartisan)
		Sally Anne Hoger (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	James Neil Segotta (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sally Anne Hoger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hoger's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Raton resident who cares deeply about preserving our town. I have a background in the health field and currently serve on The Health Council Board and the County DWI Board. I am also involved in developing educational opportunities in Raton.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Making it easier for small businesses to operate
• Increasing affordable housing
• Assuring access to healthcare

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Supporting low-income families

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

It includes an open forum where citizens are allowed to speak at regular meetings.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My beliefs were formed by social amd political figures during my formative years such as John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Gloria Steinem because they fought to establish that all are equal and should have equal opportunities.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty is the most important characteristic for an elected official. I feel this quality has been diminished in modern politics. The media and social media have perpetuated the publication of lies without challenge.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Core responsibilities include listening to constituents and voting based on the will of the people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be remembered as a hard worker who is honest and kind.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I clearly remember the day President Nixon resigned.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was selling flowers when I was 13 years old. I also babysat, waited tables, and worked in a plant nursery. I have been a hard worker all of my life.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Poisonwood Bible and Confederacy of Dunces

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I wish to keep my personal struggles private.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Not yet.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The ability to understand ordinances and the capacity to research and learn about issues.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

It includes an open forum where citizens are allowed to speak at regular meetings.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Leonore Barfield, Robert Gonzalez, Fran Blair

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

I have two graduate degrees including a Doctorate in Public Health and I earned both while working full-time

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