John Foreman (New Mexico)

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John Foreman

Republican Party

Candidate, New Mexico Public Education Commission District 7

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Next election

June 2, 2026

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Religion

Christian

Profession

School administrator; small business owner

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John Foreman (Republican Party) is running for election to the New Mexico Public Education Commission to represent District 7. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.^[source]

Biography

John Foreman attended school at Cedarville University, the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Grace Theological Seminary, and Trinity Seminary. His career experience includes working as a school administrator and small business owner.

Elections

2026

See also: New Mexico Public Education Commission election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for New Mexico Public Education Commission District 7

Frederick Parker (D) is running in the Democratic primary for New Mexico Public Education Commission District 7 on June 2, 2026.

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	Submit photo	Frederick Parker

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Republican primary

Republican primary for New Mexico Public Education Commission District 7

John Foreman (R) is running in the Republican primary for New Mexico Public Education Commission District 7 on June 2, 2026.

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		John Foreman

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2022

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52

Incumbent Doreen Y. Gallegos defeated John Foreman in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doreen Y. Gallegos (D)	60.9	4,208
		John Foreman (R)	39.1	2,704

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,912
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52

Incumbent Doreen Y. Gallegos advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doreen Y. Gallegos	100.0	1,078

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52

John Foreman advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Foreman	100.0	587

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2020

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52

Incumbent Doreen Y. Gallegos defeated John Foreman in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doreen Y. Gallegos (D)	65.1	5,794
		John Foreman (R)	34.9	3,106

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,900
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52

Incumbent Doreen Y. Gallegos advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doreen Y. Gallegos	100.0	1,621

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52

John Foreman advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 52 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Foreman	100.0	790

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 790
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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2020

John Foreman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Foreman's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Like many in my district, I was raised in a Democratic household. My father was a WW veteran, both of my parents survived the Depression and my father was a social worker and former small business owner. I grew up in a rural, agricultural area where I learned the values of family, hard work and faith in God.

It was early in my college days that I changed parties and became a Republican, primarily over two issues - economics and abortion. I realized that the Democratic Party agenda would soon lead to Socialism and a failed economy; as a Christian I could not support abortion when at age 19 I fully understood the issue as an adult.

When elected I will work hard to fully re-open, recover and the rebuild our economy for the changing job market. I am tired of a failing school system ran by unions rather than parents and teacher, watching our children leave NM to find good jobs and an rapidly growing far left agenda of today's Democratic Party. This is no longer the party of JFK , moderates and conservatives Democrats are no longer welcome in their own party - as several learned during the Primary election.

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?

• It is time to fully re-open, recover and re-tool our economy for a rapidly changing job market.
• Our school system, led by unions and lobbyists have failed our children and families. We are now last in test scores and first in drop out rates. We can do better and I have a plan to finally improve our schools -without raising taxes.
• Traditional New Mexico values of family, faith and small business ownership are under attack. I am running to "Protect the New Mexico We all Love:

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1) Economy

2) Education
3) Abortion
4) Rapid spread of socialism

5) Loss of traditional NM values

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

Jack Kemp, Ronald Reagan, Newt Gingrich, Margaret Thatcher, Walter Williams, Ravi Zachariah - All great conservative thinkers...

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

An American Renaissance- by Jack Kemp

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

Faith and family, core values of who we are as a state

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Successful experiences in small business, education and serving my community. I am hard working, devoted to my family, able to work with many people of different backgrounds to find common ground.

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

Properly and fairly represent those those of our district

What legacy would you like to leave?

A New Mexico where we are among the leaders in education, job growth, quality of life and preserving all that is good about our great state.

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

The assassination of President Kennedy, I was 5 years old

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

Delivering newspapers, from age 7 until 15

What is your favorite book? Why?

Murder on the Orient Express - A classic mystery by a great writer would be on my list of favorites.

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

I believe we all have challenges in life to overcome, different for each yet no doubt. I also believe that with hard work, faith in God and trust in our people - we can accomplish great things.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

Each has their role, since the House more directly represents a local community I would lean toward the House in that question.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No necessarily, we are a citizen legislature which should be made of regular people who work hard every day in a variety of professions; not only career politicians and attorneys.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

The continued decline of our economy, loss of jobs for our young people and the threat of losing the New Mexico we all love.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Balanced, mutual respect. The executive branch is to be one of three separate but equal branches, each has their own unique role - one is not more important than the other.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, from both parties. I will not be a party-line only voter, if it is best for my county I will support it.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Would need to learn more about various options/ideas before deciding

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Finance - Education - Transportation would be my professional background

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Not at first, I will have much to learn when elected

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Not that I can think of, I am my own person in that regard

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

In general, I have heard many express how their party (D) has left them behind. They struggle to remain loyal as their party make such huge changes to model states such as California.

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John Foreman campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	New Mexico House of Representatives District 52	Lost general	$97,986	$51,432
2020	New Mexico House of Representatives District 52	Lost general	$42,201	N/A**
Grand total			$140,187	$51,432
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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