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Virginia Gonzales
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Last election
June 4, 2024
Education
High school
Fruita Monument High School
Bachelor's
Calvary Chapel University, 2011
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Leadville, CO
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Administrator
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Virginia Gonzales (Republican Party) ran for election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 68. She lost in the Republican primary on June 4, 2024.

Gonzales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Virginia Gonzales was born in Leadville, Colorado. Gonzales' career experience includes working as an administrator. She earned a bachelor's degree from Calvary Chapel University in 2011.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 68

Incumbent Charlotte Little defeated Nathan Brooks in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 68 on November 5, 2024.

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52.2
 
7,654
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Nathan Brooks (R)
 
47.8
 
7,007

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Total votes: 14,661
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 68

Incumbent Charlotte Little advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 68 on June 4, 2024.

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Charlotte Little
 
100.0
 
1,309

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Total votes: 1,309
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 68

Nathan Brooks defeated Virginia Gonzales in the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 68 on June 4, 2024.

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58.6
 
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Virginia Gonzales Candidate Connection
 
41.4
 
505

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Total votes: 1,221
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Virginia Gonzales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gonzales' responses.

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Virginia knows growing up in the United States of America is a great blessing. As a second-generation citizen of the US, Virginia has always appreciated that her grandfather came here for a better life. Virginia desires to continue the opportunities for others as well. New Mexico has always been dear to her. She spent most of her life growing up, simultaneously, in Colorado and New Mexico. Her parents divorced when she was eleven years old. They shared custody, so her winter home was Leadville, Colorado and Grants, New Mexico was her summer home. She spent much of her childhood with her father’s family. The Romero’s from Northern New Mexico lived in Dixon, while her extended family lives in Taos, Penasco, and at one time, Mora. Her father was a miner and worked at the uranium mines for many years, so she lived in Grants for part of her childhood. She has fond memories of the culture and people throughout New Mexico. Everyone was a neighbor, and it didn’t matter if you believed in the same things, everyone was considered “good people.” It is for this reason Virginia is running for office. Virginia loves New Mexico. It has been her home for many years and her familial roots are deep. She lives here and is vested in the community she lives in. She desires to represent the will of the people who live in District 68.
  • My Reason for Running for Office I am running for office because the good people of New Mexico deserve representation, direction, and hope for the future. Our state is rich in culture, natural resources, talent, education, and diversity. As State Representative for District 68, I plan to capitalize on those truths, focusing on safety, healthcare, and economic prosperity
  • I believe in the Constitution of the United States of America. It is the foundation of our freedom and the basis on which our country was created. It is a document that allows us to live as free citizens in a country where dreams and goals come true. However, with freedom comes responsibility. It is our duty to protect our rights and preserve our country for future generations to come. New Mexico is a beautiful state and is home to the finest people from many different cultures and backgrounds. We must ensure that this state serves its people for generations to come. I want to be part of its preservation and prosperity.
  • This beautiful experiment called the USA is the most wonderful place to live and die. That is why so many want to come here. We welcome them. My grandfather was one of them. An immigrant. He came her for a better life. I want that for others. We need people who value our country and who want to contribute to its success. That is why we need to create an immigration system that allows people to come here who are ready to work, contribute and live their lives honoring the laws of this land. We must also protect our borders from the onslaught of drugs and sex trafficking that continues to flood our country. This needs to change.
Healthcare: Ensuring access to affordable, high-quality healthcare is a cornerstone of public policy I am passionate about. This includes healthcare reform, public health initiatives, and addressing disparities in healthcare access.

Education: Investing in education is vital for individual opportunity and national competitiveness. Policies related to early childhood education, K-12 schooling, higher education affordability, and workforce development are crucial.

Economic Policy: Policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and income equality are essential. This includes fiscal and monetary policies, taxation, regulation, and initiatives to support small businesses and entrepreneurship.
Jesus. My Lord and Savior. He is my example. I am His and He is mine. My life belongs to Him and will follow Him all the days of my life. Galations 2:20
"Under God" authored by Toby Mac and Michael Tait with WallBuilders
Integrity, accountability, leadership. competence, and empathy are a few core characteristics of a responsible representative. A commitment to public service as the office is a position of service to the constituents: government of the people, by the people for the people. It is critical that this elected position exhibit humility. Without this ability, it is impossible for anyone to be of service when considering legislation that will affect the good people of New Mexico as a whole. It is not about a personal agenda. The responsibility is to truly hear and represent the will of the people.
Men landed on the moon. I was six years old.
Motel maid. The first summer when I turned 16.
Under God - It is a collection of short stories about our heritage as a country. It ignites a passion in me and inspires me to learn more about our great heritage as the United States of America
No one. I am real and I love being me. I am unique and a character in my right.
Counting my Blessings by Seph Schlueter
It is an elected position that is based on population. The Representative is directly elected by the people of their respective districts which allows them to build relationships and truly be connected to the concerns of the community they live in. It is an elected position that has a short election term, and in New Mexico is an office that is done by volunteers: there is no salary for the position. A per diem is paid for session and committee work, but there is no compensation for the Representative as they serve the people of their district.
Yes. I believe it would be helpful. Experience in this area is an advantage for the rep and for the people they represent. Most people, come to this place of running for office, even if they are highly involved like I am, to find so much to learn. But still, it is a great process and opportunity that I am enjoying. It is a journey that I am praying that I will have the opportunity to serve as Representative for House District 68.
Corruption, crime, border security, inflation, healthcare, and taxation (to include spend and tax that is out of control). The list is much longer, but those are, in my opinion, the greatest challenges.
No sure I had ever considered how short the term is until now. Realizing that you really only have one year to serve and make a meaningful impact and then you are back in election mode the second year is something to consider. I have a sense it is rigorous. After I get elected, and serve a term, I will have a better understanding.
Career politicians need to go.
There are several. I'd rather not state because I want the opportunity to run, serve and present myself on my own merits and characteristics. I'd like to believe that I would take all the best of those I admire and grow into my own as State Representative for House District 68.
Many of the elderly share their struggles with health care and inflation. I've heard many of these stories and would love to see how I can sponsor legislation that will help provide better healthcare and more financial ability for our precious seniors who need us now more than ever.
Since I am a comedian, I don't just have one. LOL
Compromise is equal to concession. Rather than conceding, I believe there is opportunity to arrive at an understanding or settlement, however the two sides in a dispute need to sometimes agree to disagree. These types of conversations don't happen as often as they need to or use to, in my opinion. Policy making must be addressed from a perspective that benefits the people not the special interest groups, or any others who are working to move our Country, more specifically, our State form the core principles that protect its citizens, children and families. Anything that hinders the will of the people should not be considered. I am not willing to compromise for the sake of making political gains. I am willing to stand for the principles and needs of my constituents.
Recognizing the importance of this power, I would approach it with a sense of duty and commitment to the well-being of the American people.

Fiscal Responsibility. I would advocate for transparency and accountability in the legislative process.
Balanced Approach: I would seek to strike a balance between the need to generate revenue to fund essential government programs and services and the imperative to minimize the burden on taxpayers.
Long-Term Planning: I would advocate for a strategic, long-term approach to fiscal policy that prioritizes investments in areas critical to the nation's future, such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare. By taking a forward-thinking perspective, I would aim to ensure that revenue measures contribute to sustainable economic development and prosperity for generations to come.

Overall, I would view the power granted to the House to originate revenue bills as a solemn responsibility to act in the best interests of the American people, both present and future.
It should begin with the oversight of the Executive Branch to make sure that its agencies and officials are acting in accordance with the law in the best interest of the public. In addition, acting with transparency and accountability that protects Constitutional Principles safeguarding the checks and balances and the separation of powers so that the rule of law is upheld. And fairness and due process. It is crucial for the House investigations to ensure that investigative efforts are conducted in a thorough, impartial, and responsible manner.

Overall, the House should use its investigative powers judiciously and responsibly, with a focus on promoting transparency, accountability, and the public interest. By conducting thorough and fair investigations, the House can fulfill its constitutional role as a check on executive power and a steward of democratic governance.
Education, Healthcare, Crime and Child Welfare
Yes. Transparency and government accountability. This must be a priority.

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Virginia Gonzales campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024New Mexico House of Representatives District 68Lost primary$3,910 $4,066
Grand total$3,910 $4,066
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 4, 2024


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