Martin Heinrich for U.S. Senate

U.S. Senator fighting for all New Mexicans

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<h4>New Mexico has long valued the principles of freedom and individual rights.</h4>As extreme politicians intensify their attacks on reproductive rights, safeguarding these fundamental freedoms is more important than ever. That’s why protecting the reproductive rights and freedoms of all New Mexicans is one of Martin’s top priorities. Martin is deeply committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care, including the right to access an abortion. By advocating for robust legal protections and opposing efforts to roll back these rights, Martin is dedicated to maintaining and expanding access to reproductive health services for all.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Supported pro-choice candidates to overturn state abortion ban. Martin recruited and helped elect pro-choice Democrats to the New Mexico Legislature, helping to overturn the state law that made abortions a crime.&nbsp;</li><li>Fought to protect freedoms and codify the right to an abortion nationwide. Martin has been a staunch supporter of legislative efforts to enshrine the right to an abortion into federal law, ensuring that this fundamental right is protected against Republican-led efforts to undermine it.</li><li>Supported efforts to protect the right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF). Understanding that reproductive rights extend beyond abortion, Martin has cosponsored legislation to safeguard access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). With national Republicans attacking this essential fertility treatment, Martin is committed to ensuring that families have the right to pursue IVF without interference.</li><li>Worked to protect the right to contraception. In response to increasing Republican threats to contraceptive access, including calls by Justice Thomas to reconsider existing protections, Martin has cosponsored legislation aimed at securing the right to contraception. By doing so, he is fighting to preserve critical aspects of reproductive health care that millions of Americans rely on.</li></ul>

Martin is deeply committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care, including the right to access an abortion. By advocating for robust legal protections and opposing efforts to roll back these rights, Martin is dedicated to maintaining and expanding access to reproductive health services for all.

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Protecting Reproductive Rights and Freedoms

<h4>For the better part of a century, New Mexico has led the way in pushing the boundaries of technological innovation to keep our nation safe.</h4>As new threats emerge and technology evolves, so must the missions of our military installations and labs. That’s why keeping New Mexico at the forefront of our nation’s advancements in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance is one of Martin’s top priorities. Martin is committed to ensuring that our military bases and national laboratories continue to be at the cutting edge of defense and technological progress. His efforts are focused on securing the necessary resources and support to maintain and expand their critical missions.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Secured $1.5 Billion for military construction at New Mexico military bases since joining Congress. Martin has been instrumental in obtaining substantial funding to enhance and expand the infrastructure of New Mexico’s military bases, ensuring they remain state-of-the-art and capable of meeting current and future defense needs. </li><li>Nearly doubled the total funding for New Mexico’s National Labs. Recognizing the pivotal role of Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories in national security and technological innovation, Martin has successfully advocated for increased funding to support their groundbreaking research and development activities. Thanks to the new lab funding Martin secured, the labs have added over 10,000 jobs since he joined Congress. </li><li>Secured a new AC-130-J training mission at Kirtland Air Force Base. Martin’s efforts have brought new training missions to Kirtland Air Force Base, enhancing its strategic importance and ensuring that our airmen are well-prepared for diverse operational scenarios. </li><li>Secured&nbsp; F-16 and MQ-9 Reaper training missions at Holloman Air Force Base. By securing these critical training missions, Martin has reinforced Holloman Air Force Base’s role in preparing our pilots and drone operators for modern combat environments. </li><li>Secured a long term commitment from the Air Force to Cannon Air Force Base. Martin has worked tirelessly to ensure that Cannon Air Force Base remains a key component of our national defense strategy, securing its future and the livelihoods of those who serve there. </li><li>Worked to prevent the Trump Administration’s attempts to strip New Mexico bases of vital funding. Martin stood firm against efforts to divert essential funds away from New Mexico’s military installations, protecting their operational integrity and readiness. </li><li>Secured $276 million for environmental cleanup at Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs in 2024. Understanding the importance of maintaining a safe and sustainable environment, Martin has secured significant funding for the cleanup and management of hazardous materials at these critical research facilities.</li></ul>

Martin is committed to ensuring that our military bases and national laboratories continue to be at the cutting edge of defense and technological progress. His efforts are focused on securing the necessary resources and support to maintain and expand their critical missions.

Strengthening New Mexico's Leadership in National Security

<h4>New Mexico’s natural resources are the lifeblood of our state, driving our economy and sustaining our communities.</h4>Martin has been a steadfast advocate for conservation throughout his entire career in public service, from his time on the Albuquerque City Council to his tenure in the Senate. Martin has worked tirelessly to protect our public lands from exploitation and degradation, and he understands that safeguarding our environment is not just about preserving landscapes – it’s about ensuring a sustainable future for all New Mexicans. Martin has also been a strong voice for action on climate change, advocating for policies to reduce emissions and promote renewable energy. He knows that addressing climate change is crucial for protecting our natural heritage and ensuring a healthy planet for future generations.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Designated White Sands as a National Park. Martin successfully championed the elevation of White Sands to national park status, ensuring its protection and enhancing its appeal as a destination. The region has seen $13 million in economic impact since White Sands received national park status.&nbsp;</li><li>Passed the Great American Outdoors Act. This landmark legislation addresses billions of dollars in deferred maintenance for public lands, ensuring their preservation and accessibility for future generations; fully funded the Land and Water Conservation Fund, to continue growing our public land legacy in New Mexico and across the country; and included Martin’s Every Kid Outdoors Act, to give America’s fourth graders and their families free entrance to our public lands, waters, and historic sites.</li><li>Championed the creation of the Rio Grande Del Norte and Organ Mountains Desert-Peaks National Monuments. Martin’s advocacy led to the protection of these significant landscapes, safeguarding their natural beauty and cultural heritage, and delivering $35 million in local economic impact.</li><li>&nbsp;Created the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness in the Carson National Forest. Martin played a pivotal role in designating this area as wilderness, protecting it from development and preserving its pristine condition.</li><li>Played an instrumental role in creating the Sabinoso Wilderness and unlocking public access. Martin’s efforts were crucial in establishing the Sabinoso Wilderness and securing public access, opening up this remote area for public enjoyment.</li><li>Pushed the creation of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park into law. Recognizing the historical significance of the Manhattan Project, Martin helped establish this national park to preserve and interpret its legacy.</li><li>Expanded public access to the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Martin passed legislation to increase public access and placed the National Park Service in charge of its management, ensuring its long-term conservation.</li></ul>

Martin has worked tirelessly to protect our public lands from exploitation and degradation, and he understands that safeguarding our environment is not just about preserving landscapes — it’s about ensuring a sustainable future for all New Mexicans. He knows that addressing climate change is crucial for protecting our natural heritage and ensuring a healthy planet for future generations.

Protecting New Mexico's Natural Heritage

<h4>As the cost of living continues to rise, Martin is committed to easing the financial strain on New Mexican families and ensuring fairness in the marketplace.</h4>He recognizes the challenges everyday Americans face, from skyrocketing healthcare expenses to rent and utility bills that seem to climb higher each month. In the face of these challenges, Martin is dedicated to implementing policies that alleviate the financial burdens and promote economic stability. Martin knows that a key part of addressing the cost of living is holding corporations accountable for their actions. Whether it’s pharmaceutical companies charging sky-high prices for life-saving medications or energy companies profiting at the expense of consumers, Martin is unwavering in his efforts to push corporations to prioritize the well-being of their customers over their profits.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Capped insulin costs and reduced prescription drug costs. Martin passed legislation that implemented a $35/month cap on insulin for Medicare enrollees and allows Medicare to negotiate prescription drug costs, saving seniors money on prescriptions and saving taxpayers billions each year.</li><li>Reduced health care costs. In addition to prescription drug savings, Martin passed legislation that reduces health insurance premiums for roughly 40,000 New Mexicans. Martin also championed legislation repealing the tax on high-cost insurance plans that was hurting middle class health benefits.</li><li>Championed efforts to lower energy costs. Martin has been a vocal advocate for initiatives aimed at lowering energy costs for consumers. By creating a first-of-its-kind rebate program for efficient, electric home appliances and supporting policies that incentivize the build out of renewable energy sources, he is working to lower utility bills and reduce the financial burden on New Mexican families. That includes securing over $80 million to help New Mexicans lower their utility costs by transitioning to higher efficiency, electric home appliances.</li><li>Fought to bring down food costs. Martin recognizes the importance of ensuring that every child has the food they need to thrive. By fully funding infant and childhood nutrition programs, he has helped families stretch their dollars farther and reduce food insecurity for New Mexico’s infants and children. He has also pushed back against corporations that have put profits ahead of consumers and used inflation as a cover to hike prices and price gouge hard working Americans.</li><li>Worked to make housing more affordable. Martin believes every family deserves to live in a safe and stable home. That’s why he’s protected tenant assistance to help rural renters stay in their homes and worked to increase the number of housing options for New Mexicans, introducing and supporting legislation to build more homes, connect low-income renters to available homes, and make homes more affordable.</li><li>Secured funding to prevent grocery supply chain issues. Martin has secured critical funding to address grocery supply chain issues, ensuring that New Mexicans have access to affordable and reliable food on the grocery store shelves. By investing in infrastructure and logistics, he is helping to stabilize prices and prevent disruptions in the supply chain.</li><li>Fought back against corporate greed. Martin is pushing back on the corporate greed that’s driving inflation and making it harder for New Mexico families to make ends meet.&nbsp; That includes releasing a report calling out “Greed-flation” and urging added federal oversight to make sure hardworking New Mexicans aren’t being exploited for corporate profits.</li></ul>

As the cost of living continues to rise, Martin is committed to easing the financial strain on New Mexican families and ensuring fairness in the marketplace. He recognizes the challenges everyday Americans face, from skyrocketing healthcare expenses to rent and utility bills that seem to climb higher each month. In the face of these challenges, Martin is dedicated to implementing policies that alleviate the financial burdens and promote economic stability.

Reducing Costs and Holding Corporations Accountable

<h4>Every New Mexican deserves to feel safe in their community, and Martin is focused on continuing the work to make that a reality.</h4>That’s why he’s used every available tool to help law enforcement solve more crimes, increase the interventions that prevent crimes from ever happening, and deliver support to survivors. The safety and security of all New Mexicans is one of Martin’s top priorities and has been ever since he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor, where he passed laws making it harder to purchase ingredients used in meth, worked with convenience stores to improve their security, and cracked down on gang activity, including reducing graffiti across Albuquerque.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Secured millions of dollars to solve more crimes and hold criminals accountable. Martin has successfully delivered crucial funding to enhance the capabilities of local law enforcement agencies. This financial support ensures that officers have the tools and training to solve more crimes and make New Mexico safer. That includes securing investments in advanced tools like machines that accelerate crime gun ballistics analysis and rapid DNA testing.&nbsp;</li><li>Worked to improve nationwide policing standards. Understanding that rebuilding trust between police and communities is essential for effective law enforcement, Martin has supported comprehensive legislation aimed at enhancing policing standards across the country. These reforms focus on accountability, transparency, and community engagement, helping to bridge the gap between officers and the people they serve.</li><li>Led efforts to reduce gun violence. In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Martin helped negotiate and pass bipartisan legislation to reduce gun violence in America. In addition to enhancing background checks, delivering funding for mental health, and improving laws to protect victims of violence, Martin specifically negotiated language to increase the criminal penalties for those who help get guns into the wrong hands, known as ‘straw purchasers’. Martin also recognizes the continuous threat of mass shootings in America and successfully urged the federal government to outlaw bump stocks, a device used with semi-automatic weapons to maximize the speed and number of bullets fired. He now leads the effort to make that ban permanent, as well as legislation to ban ghost guns and limit the gas-operated semi-automatic guns used in mass shootings.&nbsp;</li><li>Fought to get fentanyl out of our communities. Martin passed legislation to attack the flow of fentanyl before it reaches our borders, by creating tools to go after the foreign criminal networks that are manufacturing fentanyl for trafficking into the United States. He’s now leading the effort to permanently schedule fentanyl, giving law enforcement the tools they need to help get this dangerous drug out of our communities.</li><li>Criminalized firearm trafficking to Mexico. Martin has been at the forefront of addressing international crime and the root causes of migration. In 2022, he successfully criminalized the trafficking of firearms into Mexico, aiming to disrupt the flow of illegal weapons that contribute to violence in Mexico and the Northern Triangle. This legislation not only targets the source of many criminal activities but also reduces the factors that drive people to flee their homes in search of safety in America.</li><li>Secured millions for first responders, law enforcement. New Mexico’s fire fighters, paramedics, and police officers are first on the scene when New Mexicans are most in need. Martin is working to ensure they have the funding necessary for recruitment, retention, training, and equipment. That includes securing millions in federal funding and leading the effort to extend a key grant program that directly funds local first responders.&nbsp;</li><li>Provided support for survivors of violent crime. Martin has delivered millions for local efforts to support and serve survivors of violent crime, from survivors of domestic violence to gun violence to child abuse. This funding has ensured New Mexicans can get the help they need to heal and recover.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>

Every New Mexican deserves to feel safe in their community, and Martin is focused on continuing the work to make that a reality. That’s why he’s used every available tool to help law enforcement solve more crimes, increase the interventions that prevent crimes from ever happening, and deliver support to survivors.

Making Our Communities Safer

<h4>Martin is deeply committed to safeguarding our democracy and protecting voting rights to ensure that the voices of all New Mexicans are heard and counted.</h4>In the face of mounting threats to our democracy, Martin stands as a staunch defender of voting rights and democratic principles. He’s unwavering in his commitment to ensuring that every American has equal access to the ballot box and that our electoral process remains free from undue influence. From combating voter suppression to fighting against the corrupting influence of money in politics, Martin works tirelessly to uphold the integrity of our democratic institutions.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Advocated to restore the Voting Rights Act. Martin has been a vocal advocate for legislation aimed at restoring and strengthening the Voting Rights Act, ensuring equal access to voting for all Americans, regardless of race or background.</li><li>Supported reversal of Citizens United. Martin is fighting against the corrupting influence of money in politics by supporting measures to overturn the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision, which has allowed wealthy interests to wield disproportionate influence over our elections.</li><li>Joined efforts to bar members of Congress and their families from owning or trading individual stocks. Martin champions transparency and accountability in government by backing legislation to prevent members of Congress and their families from engaging in individual stock trading, prioritizing the interests of constituents over personal financial gain.</li></ul>

Martin is deeply committed to safeguarding our democracy and protecting voting rights to ensure that the voices of all New Mexicans are heard and counted. In the face of mounting threats to our democracy, Martin stands as a staunch defender of voting rights and democratic principles.

Safeguarding Our Democracy and Protecting Voting Rights

<h4>In a time of economic uncertainty, Martin’s leadership has been instrumental in steering New Mexico towards a path of prosperity.</h4>By prioritizing policies that support job creation and empower workers, he is working to ensure that every New Mexican has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and contribute to the state’s success. Martin has championed legislation that revitalizes industries, supports small businesses, and invests in infrastructure to ensure a prosperous future for New Mexico.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Spurred a manufacturing renaissance. Martin’s legislative efforts have sparked a manufacturing boom in New Mexico and across America, with the opening of new factories like Arcosa in Belen, the expansion of Intel’s work in Rio Rancho, and the creation of thousands of jobs in New Mexico. By promoting innovation and supporting manufacturing industries, Martin is driving economic growth, delivering billions of dollars to New Mexico, and providing opportunities for New Mexican workers.</li><li>Championed efforts to lower costs for all New Mexicans, including parents. Martin has fought to lower costs for Americans on everything from prescription medication and health care premiums to food at the grocery store to the costs of raising a family.Martin led the federal effort to unlock funding for universal child care in New Mexico, paving the way to lower costs for New Mexico parents. Martin has also been a strong advocate for the child tax credit, which provides much-needed financial support to families across New Mexico. He is working to extend this credit permanently, ensuring that families have the resources they need to thrive and children have the opportunity to succeed.</li><li>Passed the largest infrastructure bill in history. Martin played a key role in passing the largest infrastructure bill in history, which is rebuilding roads, bridges, water pipes, and energy infrastructure in New Mexico and across America. This investment creates jobs, stimulates economic activity, and improves the quality of life for all New Mexicans.</li><li>Generated more opportunities for small businesses. Martin has worked to expand opportunities for small businesses to partner with New Mexico’s national labs, fostering collaboration and innovation. By leveraging the expertise and resources of our national labs, Martin is helping small businesses grow and succeed, driving economic opportunity across the state. During the pandemic, Martin also championed efforts to assist small businesses and continues to work with those businesses to deliver the employee retention credits they are owed.&nbsp;</li></ul>

By prioritizing policies that support job creation and empower workers, Martin is working to ensure that every New Mexican has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and contribute to the state’s success. He has championed legislation that revitalizes industries, supports small businesses, and invests in infrastructure to ensure a prosperous future for New Mexico.

Growing New Mexico's Economy and Creating Good Jobs

<h4>Martin believes that every child in New Mexico deserves access to a quality education.</h4>He understands that investing in early education is crucial for setting our children up for success. Martin envisions a robust public education pipeline that guides students from early childhood education to college or technical schools, preparing them for the jobs of the future. He believes that this pipeline should be fully funded and shaped by local input.&nbsp;<h4>Martin is also committed to expanding access to higher education and vocational training.</h4>He believes that every New Mexican should have the opportunity to pursue further education, whether it’s a four-year degree, community college, or vocational training. Martin’s parents did everything they could to ensure he had the opportunity to go to college. By advocating for policies that prioritize early childhood education, support educators, and expand access to higher education, Martin is working to ensure that every New Mexican has the same opportunity to succeed.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Unlocked funding for early childhood education. Martin successfully led the federal effort to authorize funding from the Land Grant Permanent Fund for early childhood education in New Mexico, ensuring that our children have access to quality early learning programs and reducing costs for parents.</li><li>Funded school based mental health services and school violence prevention. Martin secured funding for school-based mental health services and initiatives to prevent violence in schools, prioritizing the safety and well-being of our students.</li><li>Expanded access to apprenticeship programs. Martin secured federal funding to expand career training in New Mexico. Martin has also introduced legislation to expand access to apprenticeship programs, providing valuable opportunities for job training and skill development.</li><li>Secured full funding for child nutrition programs. Martin ensured full funding for child nutrition programs, including school breakfasts and lunches, to ensure that every child has access to nutritious meals that support their learning.</li><li>Required parent and educator input on state education plans. Martin advocated for legislation requiring parent and educator input on state education plans, ensuring that decisions about education policy are made with input from those directly affected.</li><li>Worked to improve teacher recruitment and training. Martin introduced legislation to enhance teacher recruitment and training programs, ensuring that educators receive the support and resources necessary to provide quality education to students.</li><li>Strengthened literacy programs and support for English as a second language students. Martin delivered funding to improve literacy efforts in New Mexico, to ensure every student has access to the help and support they need to succeed. Martin has also worked to strengthen support for English as a second language students, providing them with additional resources and opportunities for academic success.</li><li>Facilitated collaboration between labs and regional schools: Martin brought together national labs and regional schools to coordinate efforts in preparing students for careers in the science and technology fields, fostering seamless transitions from education to employment.</li></ul>

Martin believes that every child in New Mexico deserves access to a quality education. He understands that investing in early education is crucial for setting our children up for success. Martin envisions a robust public education pipeline that guides students from early childhood education to college or technical schools, preparing them for the jobs of the future. He believes that this pipeline should be fully funded and shaped by local input.&nbsp;

Providing Educational Opportunity for All New Mexicans

<h4>With a background in engineering and a father who was a utility lineman, Martin brings a unique voice to the Senate when debating issues of energy production and consumption. </h4>Martin knows that New Mexico’s economic prosperity and environmental health are intertwined. By harnessing our state’s abundant natural resources and embracing clean energy technologies, we can create jobs, drive innovation, and combat climate change. Martin is dedicated to supporting policies that promote clean energy development, protect our environment, and strengthen our economy for future generations.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Invested in clean energy manufacturing. Martin helped pass legislation that included the largest-ever investment in clean energy manufacturing, bringing new job opportunities to communities across New Mexico while addressing the urgent need to mitigate climate change.</li><li>Delivered clean energy tax incentives. Martin championed clean energy tax incentives that have spurred a renewable energy boom, particularly benefiting rural communities and diversifying our energy portfolio.</li><li>Created rebates for zero-emission home appliances. Martin supported initiatives to help families who choose to transition to zero-emission home appliances, ensuring equal access to energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and reduced carbon emissions.</li><li>Secured a major transmission line to export New Mexico’s green energy. After more than a decade of work, Martin secured a $8 billion transmission line and wind project to export New Mexico’s abundant green energy resources to neighboring states, unlocking new markets and economic opportunities.</li><li>Promoted clean energy research at New Mexico’s national laboratories. Martin pushed for increased investment in clean energy research at New Mexico’s national laboratories, driving innovation and advancing technologies to transition to a clean energy future.</li><li>Worked to streamline the transmission permitting process. Martin introduced legislation to streamline the transmission permitting process, facilitating the development of clean energy infrastructure and reducing bureaucratic barriers. By improving the transmission permitting process, Martin is working to unlock New Mexico’s ability to be a net exporter of clean energy, boosting our state’s economy.</li><li>Led the fight against natural gas waste. Martin led the fight to uphold a rule limiting natural gas waste, protecting air quality and ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer-owned natural gas resources.</li></ul>

Martin knows that New Mexico’s economic prosperity and environmental health are intertwined. By harnessing our state’s abundant natural resources and embracing clean energy technologies, we can create jobs, drive innovation, and combat climate change. Martin is dedicated to supporting policies that promote clean energy development, protect our environment, and strengthen our economy for future generations.

Harnessing Our Energy Potential

<h4>Martin recognizes the urgent need for common sense gun safety measures to protect our communities while respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.</h4>He is a national leader in tackling gun violence, and believes that responsible gun ownership and sensible regulations can coexist, ensuring the safety and security of all New Mexicans. Martin has been a staunch advocate for legislation that addresses gun violence and promotes safer communities.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Championed the effort to limit assault-weapon style guns. Martin’s GOSAFE Act is a commonsense measure aimed at saving lives and reducing the carnage of mass shootings by regulating firearms based on inherently dangerous and unusually lethal internal mechanisms. Prioritizing public safety while safeguarding Second Amendment rights, this legislation would limit the gas-operated semi-automatic guns used in mass shootings.</li><li>Increased criminal penalties for those who get guns into the wrong hands. In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Martin helped negotiate and pass the Safer Communities Act, bipartisan legislation to reduce gun violence in America. In addition to delivering funding for mental health and improving laws to protect victims of violence, Martin specifically negotiated language to increase the criminal penalties for those who help get guns into the wrong hands, known as ‘straw purchasers’. His provision helps law enforcement stop criminals from using go-betweens to buy guns.</li><li>Criminalized firearm trafficking to Mexico. Martin has been at the forefront of addressing the international dimensions of crime and the root causes of migration. In 2022, he successfully criminalized the trafficking of firearms into Mexico, aiming to disrupt the flow of illegal weapons that contribute to violence both in Mexico and the Northern Triangle. His legislation not only targets the source of many criminal activities but also reduces the factors that drive people to flee their homes in search of safety in America.</li><li>Closed the “boyfriend” and “gun show” loopholes. Martin successfully passed legislation to close the “boyfriend loophole” and the “gun show loophole” in federal background checks for firearm purchases. These important reforms ensure that individuals who purchase guns at a gun show and those with a history of domestic violence cannot evade background checks to buy guns.</li><li>Led effort to ban bump stocks and ghost guns. Martin successfully urged the federal government to outlaw bump stocks, a device used with semi-automatic weapons to maximize the speed and number of bullets fired. He now leads the effort to make that ban permanent, as well as legislation to ban ghost guns and their parts, recognizing that ghost guns have become the weapon of choice for criminals who cannot buy guns any other way.</li></ul>

Martin recognizes the urgent need for common sense gun safety measures to protect our communities while respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. He is a national leader in tackling gun violence, and believes that responsible gun ownership and sensible regulations can coexist, ensuring the safety and security of all New Mexicans. Martin has been a staunch advocate for legislation that addresses gun violence and promotes safer communities.

Saving Lives and Preserving Rights

<h4>Martin is committed to ensuring that every New Mexican has access to affordable, high-quality health care.</h4>He believes that health care is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and has been a steadfast advocate for policies that expand access, reduce costs, and improve the overall well-being of our communities. From prescription drug affordability to telehealth expansion, Martin is working tirelessly to address the pressing health care needs of New Mexicans.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Cut prices for prescription drugs. Martin passed legislation that lowers prescription drug costs for seniors and establishes a national cap on insulin costs for people on Medicare, ensuring that essential medications are affordable and accessible.</li><li>Supported the Affordable Care Act. Martin proudly voted for the Affordable Care Act and has consistently defended it against Republican attempts to dismantle or undermine it. He understands the critical importance of the ACA in expanding health coverage and protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions.</li><li>Repealed the so-called “Cadillac Tax.” Martin helped successfully repeal the so-called Cadillac Tax on employee health plans, which disproportionately burdened middle-class workers with high healthcare costs.</li><li>Expanded telehealth programs. Martin championed legislation to expand telehealth programs, particularly benefiting rural New Mexicans. This makes it easier for rural patients and primary care doctors to consult with specialists, saving patients from unnecessary travel and improving access to specialized care.</li><li>Led the effort to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Martin led the effort to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, ensuring that Native American communities have access to essential health care services and resources.</li><li>Protected Social Security, Medicare, and veterans health care programs. Recognizing how critical Social Security and Medicare are to America’s seniors, Martin has repeatedly fought back against Republican attempts to undercut, underfund, and dismantle them. He’a also worked to protect veterans health care programs, including blocking an effort to close veterans health clinics in New Mexico and securing a historic expansion in veteran health care for those exposed to toxic burn pits.&nbsp;</li><li>Improved maternal and infant health care. Martin has secured millions to help improve the quality and availability of health care for mothers and their babies, improving outcomes and expanding access to quality health care for families throughout New Mexico.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Martin is committed to ensuring that every New Mexican has access to affordable, high-quality health care. He believes that health care is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and has been a steadfast advocate for policies that expand access, reduce costs, and improve the overall well-being of our communities. From prescription drug affordability to telehealth expansion, Martin is working tirelessly to address the pressing health care needs of New Mexicans.

Expanding Access to Care and Reducing Costs

<h4>Martin knows our immigration system is broken.</h4>That’s why he is committed to fighting for immigration reform that improves our border security and enforcement while also creating a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers, a more efficient visa system, a reformed process for those legitimately seeking asylum, and a tough but fair path to residency for those who follow the law, pass background checks, and pay taxes. With Mexico as our largest trade partner, Martin is also committed to growing the economic opportunities for our border communities.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Supported comprehensive immigration reform and improving border security. Martin has repeatedly voted for bipartisan legislation aimed at securing our border, fixing our broken immigration system, and providing DREAMers with a pathway to citizenship.&nbsp;</li><li>Invested in growing New Mexico’s international trade. Martin secured millions of dollars in investments for Santa Teresa’s Port of Entry and extended its operating hours to enhance competitiveness with neighboring El Paso. His leadership recently led to a proposal to more-than-triple trade through the Port, bringing a new magnitude of economic opportunity into view.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Criminalized firearm trafficking into Mexico. Martin negotiated and passed legislation to criminalize firearm trafficking into Mexico, addressing the root causes of crime and violence that drive individuals to seek safety in America.</li><li>Increased efforts to stop drugs from being trafficked into the United States. Martin advocated for increased funding for the National Guard’s counterdrug program and secured additional resources in New Mexico’s Bootheel region. He also secured equipment and significant federal funding to improve technology to block drug trafficking across New Mexico’s southern border.&nbsp;</li><li>Funded and stood up the Southwest Border Regional Commission. Martin nominated the Southwest Border Regional Commission’s first Federal Co-Chair and secured the first-ever funding for the Commission, which is charged with boosting economic growth and development in southwest border communities.</li></ul>

Martin knows our immigration system is broken. That’s why he is committed to fighting for immigration reform that improves our border security and enforcement while also creating a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers, a more efficient visa system, a reformed process for those legitimately seeking asylum, and a tough but fair path to residency for those who follow the law, pass background checks, and pay taxes.

Improving Border Security, Immigration Pathways, and Trade

<h4>Martin recognizes the importance of mental health care and the profound impact of addiction on individuals, families, and communities across New Mexico.</h4>He is committed to ensuring that New Mexicans have access to quality, affordable mental health care when they need it, within their home communities, and without stigma. He is also working to help those struggling with substance use, to ensure they have access to the support and resources they need to recover and thrive.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Expanded access to addiction treatment medicines. Martin led efforts to make opioid addiction treatment medicines like buprenorphine more readily available, providing individuals with essential, proven tools for their recovery.</li><li>Secured funding to fight the opioid epidemic. Martin secured millions of dollars in federal funding to combat the opioid epidemic and substance abuse, supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across New Mexico.</li><li>Expanded mental health care throughout New Mexico. Martin negotiated and passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which made significant investments in child, family, and community mental health, enhancing support systems and services for those affected by mental illness and addiction. He has also delivered major federal investments to increase and expand quality mental health care for youth and adults, from Las Cruces to Gallup.&nbsp;</li><li>Introduced legislation to grow the mental health workforce. Martin introduced legislation to increase the size of the mental health workforce and help community health centers recruit bilingual mental health providers, ensuring that individuals have access to culturally competent care.</li><li>Cracked down on the fentanyl supply chain. Martin passed legislation to crack down on the fentanyl supply chain by targeting the financial assets of Chinese chemical suppliers and Mexican cartels, disrupting the flow of deadly drugs into our communities.</li><li>Secured resources for New Mexico law enforcement. Martin secured resources to help New Mexico law enforcement identify drugs such as fentanyl, supporting efforts to combat drug trafficking and prevent substance abuse-related crimes. He’s also secured funding for local efforts that ensure those in mental health crisis receive the emergency response they need.</li></ul>

Martin recognizes the importance of mental health care and the profound impact of addiction on individuals, families, and communities across New Mexico. He is committed to ensuring that New Mexicans have access to quality, affordable mental health care when they need it, within their home communities, and without stigma. He is also working to help those struggling with substance use, to ensure they have access to the support and resources they need to recover and thrive.

Prioritizing Recovery and Support for Mental Health and Addiction

<h4>Martin is deeply committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans by ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve.</h4>Recognizing the unique challenges faced by veterans, Martin has worked tirelessly to expand access to quality health care, protect vital services, and improve resources for those who have served our country with bravery and distinction.<h3>How Martin has delivered for New Mexicans:</h3><ul><li>Passed the largest veteran health care expansion, ever. Martin helped spearhead the passage of the PACT Act, the largest ever expansion of veteran health care. This landmark legislation significantly enhances access to comprehensive health services and support for veterans, ensuring they receive the care they need and deserve.</li><li>Made it easier for rural veterans to access care. Martin championed the Veterans Choice Act, which allows more veterans to receive care in their communities rather than traveling long distances to the nearest VA facility. This legislation has expanded access to timely and convenient health care options for veterans across New Mexico.</li><li>Blocked the closure of VA clinics in New Mexico. Martin successfully blocked the proposed closure of community-based outpatient clinics in Gallup, Las Vegas, Española, and Raton, safeguarding vital health care services for veterans in rural and underserved areas.</li><li>Secured funding for rural veterans. Martin secured funding to improve access to health care for veterans living in rural areas.</li></ul>

Martin is deeply committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans by ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by veterans, Martin has worked tirelessly to expand access to quality health care, protect vital services, and improve resources for those who have served our country with bravery and distinction.

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<h3>The Foundation of Martin’s Values</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/80af7f2d-d5af-4142-ac09-dae8983a66ce/48bfc89c-4f83-4e05-b0e9-71902e349704/48bfc89c-4f83-4e05-b0e9-71902e349704.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=39%2C0%2C767%2C816&amp;w=1500" alt="Martin's Parents, Pete &amp; Shirley" caption="Martin's Parents, Pete &amp; Shirley" align="right" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Martin's Parents, Pete &amp; ShirleyAlthough neither of his parents earned a college degree, they taught Martin the value of hard work and playing by the rules.Martin’s upbringing shaped his work ethic and values. His father, Pete, immigrated to America in the 1930s and later served in the Navy during WWII. Afterward, Pete became a lineman with IBEW. Martin’s mother, Shirley, is the daughter of Idaho homesteaders who worked in a factory without union benefits.&nbsp;At home, Martin saw the power of organizing up close, and it has made him a strong ally for labor and workers. <h3> A Career Built on Education and Innovation</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/80af7f2d-d5af-4142-ac09-dae8983a66ce/2ec6298f-5eac-4d8c-8e0b-c896a7396ae1/2ec6298f-5eac-4d8c-8e0b-c896a7396ae1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=339%2C0%2C874%2C1161&amp;w=1500" alt="In college, Martin learned about the power of renewable energy" caption="In college, Martin learned about the power of renewable energy" align="left" alignwidth="27.5" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">In college, Martin learned about the power of renewable energyMartin earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he worked various jobs to support himself.It was here that Martin’s passion for clean energy began. He helped design and build a carbon-fiber, solar-powered car called the “Sun Tiger” that they raced across the United States. It was an early step toward his future leadership in energy innovation.College is also where he met Julie Hicks. They connected instantly over their shared love of adventure, travel, and the outdoors. They got married in 1998 and settled in Albuquerque.&nbsp;He started his career at Phillips Labs (now the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base), where he worked on directed energy technologies—a field he continues to champion. He would go on to work as an AmeriCorps fellow before becoming the executive director of the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation, a nonprofit focused on educating young people about science, natural history, and the environment.<h3>A Leader Committed to Community and Service</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/80af7f2d-d5af-4142-ac09-dae8983a66ce/8ff79340-1eee-4a00-84a9-534f41aa864d/8ff79340-1eee-4a00-84a9-534f41aa864d.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1960%2C2671&amp;w=1500" alt="Martin picking up trash" caption="Martin has never been afraid to get his hands dirty" align="right" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Martin has never been afraid to get his hands dirtyMartin’s journey in public service began with his election to the Albuquerque City Council in 2003. During his tenure they successfully tackled issues ranging from water conservation to urban redevelopment. As City Council president, he built a reputation as a level-headed leader willing to work across the aisle to get things done. He remains proud of his efforts to raise Albuquerque’s minimum wage, address crime through community policing, and craft green building codes.In recognition of his strong record of achievement on environmental issues, Martin was appointed as the Natural Resources Trustee for the state of New Mexico. His experience in state leadership, coupled with concerns about the direction of the country during the Iraq War, motivated him to run for Congress. In 2008, he was elected to the House of Representatives in a seat that had never before elected a Democrat.&nbsp;&nbsp;In Congress, Martin earned a reputation as a hard worker who stood by the courage of his convictions, regardless of the political cost. When others ran from their vote on the Affordable Care Act, Martin campaigned on it, winning a second term in a year when many Democrats lost their seats.As a public servant, Martin never cared about checking boxes or scoring points. His priority has always been representing the interests of New Mexico. So when legendary New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman announced his retirement in 2011, Martin saw an opportunity to help New Mexicans in every corner of the state.Since being elected to the United States Senate in 2012, Martin has been a leading voice on issues ranging from energy and public lands to immigration and civil liberties.

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<h2>Protecting Reproductive Rights and Freedoms</h2>Martin is deeply committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care, including the right to access an abortion. By advocating for robust legal protections and opposing efforts to roll back these rights, Martin is dedicated to maintaining and expanding access to reproductive health services for all.

<h2>Strengthening New Mexico's Leadership in National Security</h2>Martin is committed to ensuring that our military bases and national laboratories continue to be at the cutting edge of defense and technological progress. His efforts are focused on securing the necessary resources and support to maintain and expand their critical missions.

<h2>Protecting New Mexico's Natural Heritage</h2>New Mexico’s natural resources are the lifeblood of our state, driving our economy and sustaining our communities. Martin has worked tirelessly to protect our public lands from exploitation and degradation, and he understands that safeguarding our environment is not just about preserving landscapes – it’s about ensuring a sustainable future for all New Mexicans.

<h2>Reducing Costs and Holding Corporations Accountable</h2>As the cost of living continues to rise, Martin is committed to easing the financial strain on New Mexican families and ensuring fairness in the marketplace. He recognizes the challenges everyday Americans face, from skyrocketing healthcare expenses to rent and utility bills that seem to climb higher each month. In the face of these challenges, Martin is dedicated to implementing policies that alleviate the financial burdens and promote economic stability.

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<h2>Senator Martin Heinrich: A Voice for New Mexico</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/80af7f2d-d5af-4142-ac09-dae8983a66ce/6c118a68-cc84-4f0e-b8cc-5158aec990b6/6c118a68-cc84-4f0e-b8cc-5158aec990b6.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=2341%2C340%2C2563%2C3250&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="47" variant="framed"><h4>Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012, Martin Heinrich has made significant strides to lower the cost of prescription drugs, expand access to veterans’ health care, protect women’s reproductive freedom, and keep our communities safe from gun violence.</h4>As the chair of the Joint Economic Committee and a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Martin is a leading voice on job creation and climate change solutions. He knows that renewable energy isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for the economy and because of his efforts, New Mexico is becoming the epicenter of the clean energy industry. An avid outdoorsman, he’s worked tirelessly to protect our public lands for future generations. Martin also serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, where he fights to secure funding for New Mexico. His top priorities include delivering critical investments in nutrition programs for New Mexico’s most vulnerable and keeping New Mexico’s military bases and national laboratories at the forefront of our nation’s advancements in space, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy. In his role on the Senate Intelligence Committee, he works to protect our national security and investigate threats to American democracy.

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“I will continue to stand up for our values, our families, and our future”ALBUQUERQUE, NM—In the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) vowed to stand firm in defense of New Mexico’s values and protect the progress made for families, communities, and future generations: “Today’s outcome presents immense challenges, but I want New Mexicans to know this: I will continue to stand up for our values, our families, and our future. As we face the prospect of President-elect Donald Trump and his administration pushing an extreme and divisive agenda, I remain deeply committed to protecting the progress we’ve made: from defending reproductive rights and protecting access to healthcare, to preserving our public lands and creating more economic opportunity for working families. Throughout her campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris shattered barriers, inspired countless Americans, and reignited a profound sense of hope across this country. Her vision will continue to inspire our work ahead, grounded in the promise of freedom and opportunity for all. Our fight to create a better, brighter future for New Mexico is far from over. I will work with leaders from both parties to find common ground on the issues that matter most to New Mexicans, without compromising our core values or leaving our communities behind. Together we will hold the line and defend the values that make our state strong.”

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STATEMENT: Martin Heinrich Vows to Defend New Mexico Values After Donald Trump Wins Presidential Election

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) released the following statement after winning re-election to serve a third term in the U.S. Senate, marking a continued commitment to building a future of opportunity and progress for New Mexico:“Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people. But even as we take in this moment, we know that our work is far from over. This election was about much more than any one campaign or candidate. It was about the future we’re building together for New Mexico.This campaign has been about fighting for a future of freedom, opportunity, and progress. A future where good-paying jobs are available in every community, where every family has access to affordable health care, where children feel safe in their classrooms, where our lands and waters are protected for future generations, and where every woman has the right to make her own decisions about what happens to her body.This election was about standing up for the values that unite us and rejecting the politics of division and fear. And tonight, the people of New Mexico sent a clear message that they want a future built on freedom, opportunity, and hope. As we look ahead, I’m energized by the chance to continue working with all of you to tackle the challenges we face. In the Senate, we have a lot to do to build on what we’ve accomplished, and to safeguard the progress we’ve made.The stakes are too high for us to rest on past victories. Whether it’s defending women’s rights, combating climate change, bringing down costs on prescriptions drugs and energy, protecting our Social Security and Medicare, addressing the fentanyl crisis, or ensuring every child in New Mexico has access to a quality education, there is still so much more we can, and must, accomplish.Tonight, we celebrate, but tomorrow, the hard work continues. Thank you again, New Mexico. Thank you for standing by me, for putting your faith and trust in me, and for believing in our shared vision. I am honored, humbled, and ready to keep fighting for our future.”

STATEMENT: Martin Heinrich Secures Re-Election to Third Term in the U.S. Senate

Santa Fe’s Largest Newspaper: Heinrich “has shown the ability to focus on issues important to New Mexico”ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In case you missed it, the <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=ebaf01c117&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Santa Fe New Mexican endorsed</a> Martin Heinrich to serve another term in the U.S. Senate. Citing his “ability to focus on issues important to New Mexico.” Excerpts of the endorsement are included below; read the full endorsement <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=a0764f9b23&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>. “Heinrich, over his two terms in the Senate, has shown the ability to focus on issues important to New Mexico — the plight of nuclear Downwinders, the transition to clean energy in a state overly dependent on fossil fuel dollars and the importance of preserving wild areas — while at the same time making a mark on the national stage. He is a leader on artificial intelligence, founding the AI Caucus in 2019 to create legislation to regulate a developing technology before it does more harm than good. As a result, he was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most important AI influencers in 2024. His logical mind — he’s trained as an engineer — helps him ask the right questions of the experts so that legislation is informed and effective. “Along with other members of the New Mexico delegation, Heinrich has been forceful in his support for expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include the Tularosa Basin Downwinders affected by the 1945 Trinity Test. The legislation, passed by the Senate, is stuck in the House, but Heinrich isn’t giving up. He isn’t giving up on the border, either, despite long-stalled efforts to improve the immigration system while enhancing border security. He knows the two go hand in hand. Importantly, Heinrich fights against the dehumanization of immigrants and refuses to scapegoat the vulnerable for political gain. “Finally, a vote for Heinrich isn’t just a vote for New Mexico’s interests. Democrats nationally have a tough path to keep a Senate majority — and for Americans who care about the Supreme Court, a Democratic Senate majority is essential. Such a majority could approve Supreme Court appointments made by a President Kamala Harris, or block terrible nominees from an emboldened Donald Trump serving a second term. Already, Trump’s appointments have helped overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving women vulnerable to the whims of state lawmakers. Without national protection for reproductive rights, women will remain without basic autonomy over their bodies. Heinrich respects a woman’s right to make her own choices.”

In Case You Missed It: Santa Fe New Mexican Endorses Martin Heinrich for U.S. Senate

Heinrich holds commanding lead in polling, fundraising and public supportALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign outraised Nella Domenici in the latest round of fundraising by a two-to-one margin, <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=e94dbfee57&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">FEC reports</a> filed today show. Earlier this month, Heinrich’s campaign announced it had raised $2.3 million in the final quarter before Election Day. Today Domenici reported raising $1.15 million. Coming off a winning <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=fb7105bc05&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">debate performance</a> last night and consistently holding a <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=4c54d8ae69&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">commanding lead in the polls</a>, Heinrich continues to build a broad coalition of support across New Mexico. Heinrich has clearly articulated his record of results to voters while presenting a positive vision for the future of New Mexico. Meanwhile, Domenici continues to <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=ed1331bbbc&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">avoid answering questions about her stance on abortion rights</a>, has failed to offer voters any compelling reason to vote for her, and finally admitted during the debate that she <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=a489ad8361&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">supports former President and convicted felon Donald Trump</a> and his extreme, dangerous Project 2025 agenda. “These numbers speak for themselves: New Mexicans trust Senator Heinrich because he delivers real results for working families,” said Brad Elkins, Heinrich for Senate campaign manager. “Meanwhile, Nella’s campaign is stalling. She can’t connect with voters because she’s more focused on dodging questions and backing Trump’s dangerous agenda than actually offering a plan for New Mexico.” Early this year, Nella Domenici’s campaign manager Noah Jennings was <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=37525ae3d1&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">quoted</a> saying, “In a full quarter, Nella would have beat the brakes off Martin Heinrich.” Unfortunately, like the rest of Domenici’s campaign, Jennings’ bravado lacked the substance to back it up.

Heinrich Doubles Domenici’s Fundraising Haul As Multimillionaire Former Hedge Fund Executive’s Campaign Stalls

Heinrich campaign highlights Domenici’s hypocrisy on fentanyl crisisALBUQUERQUE, NM — In last night’s debate, Senator Martin Heinrich and his multimillionaire former hedge fund executive opponent, Nella Domenici, clashed on the devastating fentanyl crisis impacting New Mexico. Heinrich, who has spearheaded legislative efforts to curb fentanyl trafficking and protect New Mexico communities, held Domenici accountable for her record as Chief Financial Officer of Bridgewater Associates, where the firm invested millions in Sinopharm, China’s largest fentanyl distributor. Heinrich <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=126dd44cfc&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">stated</a>, “When [Domenici] was at Bridgewater, the largest hedge fund in the world, they invested $52 million dollars in the largest fentanyl distributor in China. We are awash in illegal fentanyl. We are awash in legal fentanyl. The prices are too low. And the real solution is to have solutions.” In response, Domenici blatantly lied about her role, claiming she had “absolutely nothing to do with any stock and investment decision[s].” This claim directly contradicts her own past <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=aa9f4928ed&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">statements</a> that she was one of six people responsible for “all aspects” of Bridgewater’s business operations. And it is a matter of record that Bridgewater held <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=febc6e5abe&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">millions of dollars</a> in investments in Sinopharm while she was CFO. Sinopharm was also the <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=36dffaa87a&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">second largest shareholder</a> in China’s <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=ee164e5fcf&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">largest fentanyl manufacturer</a>, which was responsible for 90% of Chinese fentanyl manufacturing. “While Senator Heinrich has been tackling the fentanyl crisis head-on, Domenici was putting profits ahead of people,” said Bradley Elkins. “And when asked to answer for her role in profiting off the state’s deadly fentanyl crisis, Domenici lied to the people of New Mexico.” Senator Heinrich’s legislative record on fentanyl contrasts sharply with Domenici’s. Heinrich played a pivotal role in passing the monumental <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=b20c61547d&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">FEND Off Fentanyl Act</a>, authored <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=0c05794686&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">legislation that creates a national fentanyl tracking system</a>, secured more than <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=7d7bfbb74f&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$1 million to help local law enforcement</a> detect illegal fentanyl, and recently <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=8114dc85ed&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">introduced legislation to interdict fentanyl in federal prisons</a>.

Nella Domenici Caught Lying About Her Role at Bridgewater and Ties to Chinese Fentanyl Distributor

On issue after issue, Heinrich articulated his accomplishments and priorities while Domenici evaded questions—but finally admitted she supports Donald Trump and his extreme, dangerous agendaALBUQUERQUE, NM — During tonight’s first debate between Senator Martin Heinrich and Nella Domenici, New Mexico voters saw a clear contrast between Heinrich, a working-class champion who has delivered real results for the state, and Domenici, an out-of-touch multimillionaire former hedge fund executive who will enrich herself at any cost. On every subject—from women’s rights, border security and immigration, to the fight against fentanyl and efforts to keep kids safe in schools—Martin Heinrich demonstrated a clear grasp of the issues, detailed his accomplishments, and presented a forward-looking vision to improve the lives of New Mexicans. Meanwhile, Nella Domenici offered little to no substance on what her positions or policies actually are, and became increasingly agitated throughout the debate while yet again refusing to give a straight answer on whether she supports a national right for women to access reproductive care, including abortion. The one question Nella Domenici did answer directly was one she has tried to avoid answering her entire campaign. Tonight, Nella finally admitted that she will be voting for former President and convicted felon Donald Trump. The same Donald Trump who has bragged about stripping women of their rights and freedoms and believes women who have abortions should be punished, and whose extreme, dangerous Project 2025 agenda includes a national abortion ban, restricting access to contraception and threatening IVF access, and allowing the government to monitor pregnancies. Project 2025 would also gut Social Security and Medicare, end the Affordable Care Act and give tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations while making working families foot the bill. “Tonight on the debate stage, Martin Heinrich proved exactly why he’s the only candidate New Mexicans can trust to fight for a better future for New Mexico,” said Brad Elkins, campaign manager for Martin Heinrich. “Nella Domenici’s support of Trump’s extreme agenda—one that threatens everything from women’s rights to Social Security—shows us she’s willing to back a convicted felon who openly disrespects New Mexico’s values. Heinrich has shown his loyalty only to the people of New Mexico, by fighting to create good-paying jobs, lower the cost of living, defend women’s freedom to choose, keep our communities safe from crime and gun violence, protect our cherished public lands, and build an economy that delivers for working families.”

Tonight’s Debate Made Clear: Martin Heinrich Is The Only Candidate New Mexicans Can Trust to Fight For A Better Future

After dodging questions her entire campaign, Domenici says she will vote for convicted felon and former President Donald TrumpALBUQUERQUE, NM — After dodging questions her entire campaign, New Mexico GOP Senate candidate Nella Domenici finally admitted she supports former President and convicted felon Donald Trump. Domenici unequivocally stated she will vote for Trump, and simultaneously endorsed Trump’s extreme and dangerous Project 2025 agenda to ban abortion, restrict access to contraception, threaten IVF access, gut Social Security and Medicare, end the Affordable Care Act and give tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations while making working families foot the bill. “The only question Nella Domenici directly answered tonight removed any doubt about where she stands,” said Brad Elkins, Heinrich for Senate campaign manager. “Nella showed us her true colors: that she’s willing to betray New Mexico’s working families just to fall in line with Trump’s extremist Republican base. New Mexicans deserve a leader who will fight for their rights and future—not one who rubber-stamps Trump’s agenda, no matter the cost.”

Nella Domenici Finally Admits She Supports Donald Trump and His Extreme, Dangerous Project 2025 Agenda

Debate will highlight stark contrast between Heinrich &amp; multimillionaire former hedge fund executive Nella DomeniciALBUQUERQUE, NM — Later today, when New Mexicans tune into the first debate between Senator Martin Heinrich and multimillionaire former hedge fund executive Nella Domenici, they’ll see that Martin Heinrich is a pragmatic, focused leader who is fighting for a better future for New Mexico; working to create good-paying jobs, <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=851b57701e&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">lower the cost of living</a>, <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=bc1b9e75b5&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">defend women’s freedom to choose</a>, keep our communities safe from crime and gun violence, protect our cherished public lands, and build an economy that delivers for working families. That stands in stark contrast to what they’ll see from Nella Domenici: that she is an out-of-touch former hedge fund executive, who was willing to do almost anything to enrich herself during the nearly 50 years she spent away from New Mexico working on Wall Street. And in the time since she’s returned to the state — after being recruited to run for office by extreme, anti-choice Republicans — she has refused to tell New Mexicans where she stands on the most basic yet critical issues facing our state. For the first time, Nella will have to answer for:<ul><li>Her background as an <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=ffaefdbee1&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ultra-wealthy former hedge fund executive</a> who helped enrich Wall Street and China at the expense of New Mexico, investing millions in China’s military and its largest producer of fentanyl. &nbsp;</li><li>Whether she will vote for Donald Trump in the upcoming election, after <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=70e105f086&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">canceling interviews</a> to avoid the question and repeatedly <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=6766eb3644&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">deflecting inquiries</a> about her support for him.</li><li>Her refusal to support a national right to an abortion – something she recently referred as a <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=54cb5d63d3&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">“sham.”</a></li></ul>“For the first time in this race, Nella will have to stop playing hide and seek from answering for her positions on everything from abortion to Donald Trump. New Mexicans will finally get to see Nella for who she really is: an out-of-touch multimillionaire former hedge fund executive who will do anything to enrich herself, even at the risk of our national security and the health and well-being of working families in our state,” said Brad Elkins, campaign manager for Martin Heinrich. “By direct contrast, New Mexicans will learn Martin Heinrich’s vision for a better future for our state – one rooted in delivering results for working people, and giving every person in New Mexico the opportunity to thrive in the communities where they grew up.”

DEBATE PREVIEW: Heinrich to Outline His Record of Results For New Mexico and Vision For A Better Future

MEMORANDUM TO: Reporters and Interested PartiesFROM: Brad Elkins, Heinrich for Senate Campaign ManagerDATE: October 11, 2024RE: State of the New Mexico Senate Race Ahead of First DebateAs we approach the first debate in New Mexico’s U.S. Senate race, Senator Martin Heinrich holds a commanding lead over his opponent, multimillionaire former hedge fund executive Nella Domenici. Polling consistently shows Martin Heinrich <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=1bd4734a05&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">leading by double digits</a>, underscoring New Mexicans’ trust in his leadership and their rejection of Domenici’s out-of-touch campaign. Domenici’s lack of transparency—particularly her <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=214bdfb49e&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">refusal to provide straight answers on her stance toward abortion rights</a>, support for <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=73575473a4&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">former President Donald Trump</a> and <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=ac51b73eff&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the Project 2025 agenda</a>— and alignment with extreme, anti-choice Republican interests funding her campaign, has only highlighted how far removed she is from the needs and values of New Mexicans. Martin Heinrich’s campaign has built a strong coalition of support across New Mexico, centered around his commitment to creating good-paying jobs, lowering healthcare and energy costs, <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=1e66ad2a6d&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">protecting reproductive rights and freedoms</a>, and ensuring that New Mexico’s working families—not hedge funds—remain his priority. In contrast, Domenici’s campaign is <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=9ccadb438a&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">buoyed by her personal wealth</a> and <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=07cd04eee9&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">support from national, anti-choice Republicans</a> who have invested heavily in her first bid for public office. This morning, the Heinrich for Senate campaign released our <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=79878626b5&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">latest ad</a> exposing how Nella Domenici will enrich herself at any cost, including profiting off the fentanyl crisis devastating New Mexico communities. THE FIRST DEBATE The first debate will provide an important opportunity for voters to see the candidates side-by-side and hear firsthand how Domenici’s background as a former Wall Street executive compares to Heinrich’s record of delivering for New Mexicans. Martin Heinrich will use this debate to outline his vision for New Mexico’s future; emphasizing his plans to reduce costs for families, defend women’s right to reproductive freedom, keep New Mexico’s communities safe from crime and gun violence, protect New Mexico’s treasured public lands, and maintain his commitment to expanding economic opportunities across the state. Nella Domenici will face significant challenges on the debate stage. Over the past few months, she has consistently avoided clear answers on her stances regarding her support for Trump’s agenda, reproductive rights, and her connection to Project 2025—an agenda that threatens democracy itself and the rights of New Mexicans. Domenici has further failed to articulate any specific policies aimed at improving the lives of New Mexico’s working families. The debate provides a platform for her to address these issues, and we look forward to seeing if she is willing to give New Mexicans the answers they deserve. LOOKING AHEAD As we approach the final stretch of this campaign, the Heinrich for Senate team remains focused on reaching every voter across New Mexico, emphasizing the importance of lowering costs for working families, defending reproductive rights, and growing New Mexico’s economy. We are confident that Martin Heinrich’s record and vision align with the priorities of New Mexicans. While Nella Domenici’s campaign relies heavily on her personal wealth and the support of national, anti-choice Republican interests, Heinrich’s campaign reflects the community-driven support of everyday New Mexicans who know that Martin Heinrich has always put New Mexico first—and always will. CONCLUSION As the debate nears, we are confident that New Mexicans will see the choice in the U.S. Senate race for what it is: a clear contrast between Martin Heinrich, a senator from a working-class background who has dedicated his life to fighting for New Mexico’s working families and Nella Domenici, a multimillionaire former hedge fund executive who has spent decades away from New Mexico prioritizing profits over people. HOW TO WATCH THE DEBATE: KOAT Albuquerque, N.M., will host the U.S. Senate debate Monday, October 14, 2024. The debate will air at 4:30 p.m. on KOAT and <a href="http://KOAT.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">KOAT.com</a>.

MEMO: State of the New Mexico Senate Race Ahead of First Debate

While Nella Domenici Was as CFO of Bridgewater Associates, Firm Held $52 Million Investment in Largest Chinese Distributor of FentanylALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today released a hard-hitting <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=1ae51c1525&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">new ad</a>, titled “At Any Cost,” which exposes how multimillionaire former hedge fund executive Nella Domenici again prioritized profits over people—this time with deadly consequences. During the five decades Nella Domenici spent away from New Mexico she served as Chief Financial Officer and a strategic advisor of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. During her tenure, the firm held a $52 million investment in one of China’s largest fentanyl distributors. Since then, fentanyl-related deaths in New Mexico have doubled. “Nella Domenici spent her career prioritizing profits, even when it meant holding investments in companies tied to the deadly fentanyl crisis devastating New Mexico families,” said Brad Elkins, campaign manager. “New Mexicans deserve a Senator who will protect them, not profit at their expense.” SCRIPT: Lives cut short. Families in pain. Fentanyl is devastating communities. Nearly all of it coming from China. While Nella Domenici was CFO of Bridgewater, The firm held investments worth $52 million In one of China’s largest fentanyl distributors. Since then, fentanyl related deaths in New Mexico Have nearly doubled. A staggering loss. Same old story. Nella enriches herself, at any cost. The ad will air statewide in New Mexico. Watch “Any Cost” <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=a8d2939099&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

NEW AD: Nella Domenici Prioritized Profits Over People At A Deadly Cost

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — &nbsp;In case you missed it, the Santa Fe New Mexican’s latest <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=628de73a15&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">profile</a> on the state of the Senate race highlights the stark differences between Senator Martin Heinrich and challenger Nella Domenici. Heinrich, who grew up in a working class household, has dedicated his career to policies that help working New Mexicans, while Domenici, a multimillionaire former hedge fund executive, has spent decades in elite financial circles far removed from everyday realities. The New Mexican highlights Heinrich’s deep connection to New Mexico, which began when he moved to the state as a young engineer in 1995. The article quotes Heinrich proudly discussing his track record: “He’s proud of the work he’s done for the state, he added, including passing a bill that was ‘the biggest expansion of VA benefits for our veterans in several decades’ and the creation of high-quality jobs.” Heinrich also emphasized the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, which is bringing historic manufacturing investments to New Mexico, noting, “We’re building the single largest clean energy project ever built in the Western Hemisphere, and it’s right here in New Mexico.” The article underscores Heinrich’s working-class roots: his father was a utility lineman, and his mother was a seamstress, a background that informs his commitment to policies that improve opportunities for New Mexico’s working families and veterans. By contrast, Domenici, the daughter of a powerful U.S. senator, has spent the last five decades in elite financial roles, most notably as an executive for the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates. The New Mexican highlights the vast wealth she and her husband accumulated, stating, “According to published reports, Domenici and her husband reported assets estimated between $21.2 million and $94 million.” Domenici and her campaign have largely avoided articulating specific policies aimed at improving the lives of New Mexico’s working families, but Domenici has at times aligned herself with the national Republican agenda. In the article she expresses praise for Trump-era energy policies stating, “There are some policy pieces that Donald Trump did embrace that I think helped America be a much stronger country and help New Mexico.” “Martin Heinrich has always remained true to his roots, spending his career fighting for New Mexico’s working families,” said Brad Elkins, Heinrich’s campaign manager. “Nella Domenici has spent decades prioritizing profits over people, and all indications suggest she would continue to do so if elected.”

ICYMI: Santa Fe New Mexican Highlights Heinrich’s Commitment to Working-Class New Mexicans, Draws Clear Contrast with Domenici

In an interview with Albuquerque Journal Columnist Jay Newton-Small, GOP candidate finally admits her extreme position on abortion; Staffer interrupts interview to change the topicALBUQUERQUE, NM — &nbsp;In a damning interview conducted by Jay Newton-Small and published by the Albuquerque Journal, U.S. Senate Candidate Nella Domenici finally admits to New Mexicans her real position on the right to abortion, calling a proposal to restore federal protections to abortion a “sham.” <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=4ecc0be61f&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">In the audio recording</a>, Domenici, when pressed by the columnist on how she would vote for legislation in the Senate that guarantees the right to an abortion, responds: “That is a sham, and people should know that as a sham.” &nbsp; Recognizing that Domenici has admitted her real stance on abortion on record, her staffer quickly interrupts the interview and asks the columnist to change the subject: “We're talking hypotheticals here. Do you have any other points you can talk about?” <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=196eca7cb3&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">LISTEN: Nella Declares Proposal to Protect Abortion a “Sham,” Claims “Pro-choice” has no meaning</a> True to form, Nella also dodges a question on whether she would label herself as “pro-choice,” stating that she doesn’t believe these words have “meaning anymore.” “As the saying goes, when somebody shows you who they really are, believe them the first time. Nella finally revealed to New Mexicans who she really is, and voters won’t be fooled by her in November,” said Brad Elkins, campaign manager. “While Martin Heinrich makes no apologies in standing up for New Mexican women to make their health care decisions for their bodies and their futures, Nella Domenici is finally revealing her true and extreme position on abortion.” &nbsp; Heinrich remains unwavering in his commitment to protecting and restoring the right to abortion as guaranteed by Roe v. Wade. Heinrich is a cosponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation to restore the right to an abortion under federal law. He is also a cosponsor of a number of bills to expand access to reproductive health care, including the Right to IVF Act, &nbsp;the Protecting Service Members and Military Families’ Access to Health Care Act, and the Right to Contraception Act, among others.

CAUGHT ON TAPE: Nella Domenici Calls Legislation to Restore Federal Right to Abortion a “Sham”

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today released a <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=db79946914&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">new ad</a> highlighting his work to secure funding and resources to combat fentanyl and keep New Mexicans and our communities safe. The ad, titled “Step Ahead,” features a testimonial from Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen who describes Senator Heinrich’s commitment to empowering law enforcement to combat the fentanyl crisis, including new tools to stop traffickers and funding for new policing technologies.“Law enforcement officers are on the frontlines of the fight against fentanyl, and they need our full support,” said Senator Heinrich. “The funding and tools we’ve been able to deliver will help keep illicit fentanyl out of our communities and save countless lives. Together, we’re tackling this issue head on and staying one step ahead.”Senator Heinrich has been leading efforts to tackle the opioid epidemic, address violent crime, and protect New Mexico communities from fentanyl, most recently <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=e3ee472a66&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">securing more than $1 million for local law enforcement to detect illicit fentanyl</a>, <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=9496dc68d2&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">helping to pass the historic FEND Off Fentanyl Act into law</a>, and <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=48bcac4062&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">authoring legislation to require the DEA to establish a nationwide fentanyl tracking system</a>.Script:We deal with it every day Fentanyl is destroying New Mexico communities Senator Heinrich is working with us And taking action He passed a law that gives us the tools to combat fentanyl Before it ever reaches our border Senator Heinrich secured critical funding For law enforcement to acquire technology To help us fight crime right here We have to stay one step ahead of the criminal element And Senator Heinrich has given us the tools to make that happenThe ad will air statewide in New Mexico. Watch the ad <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=86fe6910a9&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a>

NEW AD: Senator Heinrich “A Step Ahead” in Fight Against Fentanyl

Campaign's support surges as Heinrich holds commanding lead in the pollsALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today announced it raised $2.3 million in the final quarter before Election Day. With a <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=955ad8421f&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">commanding lead in the polls</a>, Heinrich continues to build a broad coalition of support across New Mexico. His opponent Nella Domenici, a multimillionaire hedge fund executive, has relied heavily on self-funding to fuel her campaign and is being financed in-part by anti-choice national Republicans. “I’m deeply grateful for the overwhelming support from New Mexicans across the state. This campaign is about building a brighter future for New Mexico – supporting good-paying jobs, lowering costs, and protecting our fundamental rights and freedoms,” said Martin Heinrich. “New Mexicans deserve leaders who will fight for their families, not hedge fund executives who prioritize Wall Street over Main Street. We’re building a coalition that’s ready to win and deliver for the people of New Mexico.” Heinrich’s fundraising totals includes only donations raised into the Heinrich for Senate campaign committee and includes no personal loans.

Heinrich Campaign Raises $2.3 Million As Election Day Nears

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In an <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=2fad266aa4&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">interview</a> that aired this week on KRQE’s New Mexico Insiders Podcast, Senator Martin Heinrich touted his significant record of accomplishments for New Mexico on the economy and public safety, while outlining his priorities for another term. Heinrich also firmly championed his most deeply held values, protecting American democracy and reproductive rights.When asked about the economy, Senator Heinrich promoted his impressive legislative efforts at bringing good-paying jobs to every corner of New Mexico. Referencing the passage of the IRA, Heinrich noted, “We passed a major energy transition bill…that is having a huge impact on New Mexico.” He went on to celebrate huge financial windfalls for the state, including investments from major climate infrastructure manufacturers like Arcosa and SunZia. These investments bring thousands of jobs to New Mexico and constitute “the largest clean energy generation project in the western hemisphere.” Heinrich committed to protecting New Mexico’s military bases and national labs, major drivers of the state economy, and making New Mexico a state where people can, “Grow up here, work here, and have a job they can build a family around.”Asked about crime and gun violence, Sen. Heinrich explained how his legislative record has helped keep New Mexicans safe. Noting that he is a gun-owner, he stated, “Gun owners have a special responsibility to work on gun safety.” Heinrich was instrumental in passing the Safer Communities Act, “the first major gun legislation in thirty years.” He went on to explain the way this act inhibited straw gun purchases and helped prosecute gun trafficking. Acknowledging there was more to be done, Heinrich said he would fight for the passage of the Go Safe Act, which would “regulate incredibly dangerous firearms used over and over again in crimes and mass shootings.”Asked about his reasons for running for another term, Heinrich emphasized the historic nature of our current election. “This is an historic election, a choice…between continuing the democratic experiment that has served this country well…and potentially going in a much more unilateral direction.” Rather than succumb to the threat leveled by Donald Trump and Project 2025, Heinrich will stand strong to preserve American democracy.Heinrich also described the current threat to reproductive rights in the wake of the Dobbs decision, and recommitted to the battle for abortion rights. “There’s an enormous amount to be done in protecting the right to choose. We’ve seen since the Dobbs decision a real radical shift in the ability for women to make their own healthcare decisions…There’s a role for the house and the senate to turn that around. I’d love to see Roe v. Wade enacted into statute.”The segment was originally supposed to be paired with an interview with Heinrich’s opponent, multimillionaire former hedge fund executive Nella Domenici. Faced with an opportunity to outline her agenda with New Mexico voters, Domenici…opted not to show up. In what has become a familiar pattern, “No-Show” Nella was too busy to explain why New Mexicans should vote for her.You can listen to the full interview <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=b4ff444d10&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

ICYMI: Martin Heinrich Touts Record of Results in New Interview

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today released a <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=d435b7ee18&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">new ad</a>, titled “Enrich,” which keys in on <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=56280e15d0&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">multimillionaire former hedge fund executive</a> Nella Domenici’s record of prioritizing her personal wealth over the interests of American workers. The ad focuses on Domenici’s tenure as Chief Financial Officer of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Cognizant Technologies, <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=772244443b&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a </a><a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=98467ba7f7&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">leading outsourcing firm</a>.“While Martin Heinrich has fought to lower costs and support good-paying jobs here in New Mexico, Nella Domenici was profiting off companies that outsourced American jobs and lined her pockets with investments in foreign adversaries,” said Brad Elkins, campaign manager. “Nella Domenici is wrong for New Mexico, we can’t afford to let her sell out our state the way she’s sold out American workers.”During the 50 years Nella Domenici spent away from New Mexico, she served as Chief Financial Officer and a strategic advisor of Bridgewater Associates, while the firm <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=b7a59b108e&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">invested in Chinese companies</a> and <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=be688c4c0c&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">expanded its deep ties with the Chinese Communist Party</a>. Domenici also served on the Board of Directors of Cognizant Technologies, which specializes in helping companies cut costs by outsourcing labor to overseas employees and underpaid contractors.SCRIPT:During her 50 years away from New Mexico, Nella Domenici made a fortune selling out American workers. One company she led Got paid to help companies outsource their American jobs. And at a hedge fund, Nella led investments into companies tied to the Chinese Communist Party, That threatened American jobs. Nella described her tenure there as some of the most “enriching” years of her life. She enriched herself, alright. And sold American workers out to do it.The ad will air statewide in New Mexico. Watch “Enrich” <a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=9ad969d501&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

NEW AD: Nella Domenici “Enriched Herself” Outsourcing American Jobs

Heinrich will “fight like hell” for reproductive rightsALBUQUERQUE, NM— This week Congress once again took up the issue of codifying <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-set-vote-again-ivf-bill-after-trumps-pledge-support-2024-09-17/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">access to in vitro fertilization</a> (IVF), as championed by New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich, into law. IVF has increasingly come under threat by anti-choice Republicans since a conservative judge attempted to <a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-alabama-ivf-ruling-is-connected-to-upcoming-supreme-court-cases-on-abortion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ban the practice</a> in Alabama earlier this year. A previous attempt to codify access to IVF was <a href="https://apnews.com/article/senate-ivf-alabama-reproductive-care-460d099153d3faf548e9326ff17dbae6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">blocked</a> by Republicans in June. The issue has been reinvigorated because Donald Trump, during his debate with Kamala Harris, claimed to support IVF and to be <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-says-hes-been-a-leader-on-ivf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">“a leader in fertilization”</a>. Taking him at his word, Democrats reintroduced legislation that would guarantee access to IVF, putting Republicans on the record. For the second time this year, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-block-another-vote-ivf-protections-harris-makes-2024-issue-rcna171463" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Republicans squashed the bill</a>, demonstrating once again a radical disconnect between their words and their actions.Senator Martin Heinrich has been a staunch defender of reproductive rights throughout his career and emphatically supports the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4445" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Right to IVF Bill</a>. In fact, the bill, which would overturn any state law that attempts to restrict access to IVF, was originally introduced and is co-sponsored by the Senator. Of course, Sen. Heinrich also emphatically rejected the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and advocates for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=1023230472585383&amp;id=100046953201457" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">enshrining abortion rights into law</a>. He has additionally <a href="https://ladailypost.com/u-s-sen-martin-heinrich-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-expand-capacity-for-abortion-services-in-new-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">co-sponsored legislation</a> to protect access to mifepristone and contraceptives, fending off attacks on healthcare by anti-choice Republicans. Fundamentally, Heinrich understands that healthcare decisions should be made by women and their doctors, not extremist judges. This is why Heinrich supported pro-choice candidates in New Mexico, which helped <a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-transgender-rights-new-mexico-b0f945afe9cc2d8e4f90bb956e62694a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">overturn the state’s previous law criminalizing abortion</a>. It is also why he has an unblemished record of support for in vitro fertilization and will continue to fight until all families have legal access to IVF and abortion across the country.&nbsp;The senator <a href="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/quick-reads/nm-senators-disappointed-as-republicans-block-bill-to-protect-ivf-access/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">registered his frustration</a> with the Republicans’ second-time killing of the IVF bill, saying, “Once again, Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect families’ freedom to start and grow a family with IVF. Republicans are using their position of power to tell people when, how, and with whom to start their families. Shame on them.”Heinrich continued, “Let me be clear: I will never stop fighting to safeguard New Mexicans’ freedom to access reproductive health care. I will use every tool at my disposal to reinstate the protections provided by Roe v. Wade, and combat extreme Republican laws aimed at stripping away access to IVF, contraception, and abortion care.”

On IVF and Abortion, Voters Can Trust Heinrich to Protect Their Rights

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Last week Sen. Martin Heinrich and his opponent, multimillionaire former hedge fund executive Nella Domenici, each sat down for <a href="https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/elections/hear-from-u-s-senate-candidates-heinrich-domenici-in-krqes-election-special/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">interviews</a> with KRQE anchor Dean Staley. Heinrich described his significant legislative accomplishments and articulated his plans to lower costs for working families and create more good-paying jobs, while reaffirming his commitment to protecting reproductive rights for all Americans. In contrast, Nella Domenici struggled to express a positive vision for the economic future for the state, revealing herself as out of touch with the struggles of working New Mexicans. Her statements about abortion were incoherent and contradictory, failing to overcome concerns about her commitment to reproductive rights.Asked about economic headwinds facing New Mexicans, including inflation, housing costs, and the cost of prescription drugs, Sen. Heinrich touted the IRA bill, stating,“I’m really proud of the work that we did in the <a href="https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/inflation-reduction-act" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Inflation Reduction Act</a>&nbsp;to bring down costs, especially in the energy sector and as well as prescription drugs.” He also committed to zoning reform and incentives for the construction of more affordable housing. He advocated for raising the federal minimum wage of $7.25, stating “I raised the minimum wage when I was on the city council, for goodness sakes, and that was about the last time the federal government raised the minimum wage. It’s become very mired in partisan politics, and it takes 60 votes to raise the minimum wage. And there’s, to my knowledge, you know, there aren’t any Republicans standing up and raising their hand and saying, we need to do this. I think it’s one of the reasons why we need to reform the filibuster.”Faced with similar questions about economic issues, Nella Domenici was out of her depth and reluctant to address the problems head-on. Domenici, a multi-millionaire former CFO of the world’s largest hedge fund and <a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/politics/article/david-mccormick-nella-domenici-connecticut-homes-19620287.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">owner of several multimillion dollar properties on the East Coast</a> struggled to show she is not insulated from the struggles of ordinary Americans. She was unsure of the actual federal minimum wage, describing it as “seven something.” She admitted this was low, but hesitated to say she would raise it out of concern for corporate profits, saying, “And we also need to make sure we don’t push the cost of labor up into places like restaurants and grocery stores and all of these basic and gardening and make labor so high that those companies then become non competitive.” Domenici demonstrated herself to be out-of-touch with everyday working New Mexicans and could not outline an agenda that would help.On the issue of reproductive rights, Henrich articulated his stance in clear, unambiguous language: “I think we should leave it up to women. That’s a decision that should be made between individuals and their healthcare providers.” He also committed to passing legislation that would codify abortion rights. When faced with similar questions, Domenici doubled down on her support for the Supreme Court’s<a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/06/24/statement-secretary-health-and-human-services-second-anniversary-dobbs-v-jackson-womens-health-organization.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">disastrous</a> Dobbs decision, which has threatened abortion access across the United States. Domenici stated, “I support the Supreme Court’s recent decision to push the issue down to the states.”“The choice facing New Mexico voters is crystal clear,” said Heinrich campaign manager Brad Elkins. “Martin Heinrich has spent his career fighting for working families, lowering costs, and safeguarding reproductive rights. Nella Domenici offers little more than out-of-touch rhetoric and no clear vision for the future beyond putting corporate profits ahead of New Mexicans’ rights and livelihoods.”

Results vs. Rhetoric: Interviews Spotlight Clear Choice Between Heinrich, Domenici

Heinrich: “We are stronger as a country when we’re all in this together”ALBUQUERQUE, NM–Earlier this week Sen. Martin Heinrich and his opponent, former hedge fund executive Nella Domenici, each sat for <a href="https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/elections/hear-from-u-s-senate-candidates-heinrich-domenici-in-krqes-election-special/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">in-depth interviews</a> with KRQE anchor Dean Staley. While Domenici engaged in evasion and obfuscation, Heinrich touted considerable legislative accomplishments, emphasized his values, and articulated a clear vision for the future of New Mexico.Staley opened his interview with Heinrich by asking about economic hardships facing New Mexicans, particularly with regard to the negative effects of inflation and the skyrocketing prices of homes. Heinrich acknowledged these difficulties but pointed to the progress he’s made to help lower costs, noting “I’m really proud of the work that we did in the <a href="https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/inflation-reduction-act" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Inflation Reduction Act</a>to bring down costs, especially in the energy sector and as well as prescription drugs.” In response to homeownership, Heinrich advocated for zoning reform and incentives to build more homes, which will bring housing prices down. Heinrich stated, “The real answer is we need to build more housing, and we need zoning reform so that it’s easier to, for example, add additional quarters on single family residential lots.”The interview also addressed abortion. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/06/24/statement-secretary-health-and-human-services-second-anniversary-dobbs-v-jackson-womens-health-organization.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">disastrous Dobbs decision</a>, abortion has become a particularly vital issue in this election. Heinrich passionately reaffirmed his support for reproductive rights and his desire to pass protections for the right to choose at the national level. His position remains clear and concise: “I think we leave it up to women, and it’s a decision that should be made between individuals and their health care providers.”Heinrich also drew a stark contrast between himself and his opponent, stating, “She attacked me when I supported a national effort to codify Roe v Wade. I think that if you elect Nella Domenici to the Senate, the Senate will be Republican, and they have an agenda for a national abortion ban.”On the topics of border security, immigration and fentanyl-related crime, Heinrich emphasized his support for the bipartisan <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-kill-border-bill-sign-trumps-strength-mcconnells-waning-in-rcna137477" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">immigration bill</a>attempted by congress earlier this year, but also explained that Republicans torpedoed this bill at the behest of Donald Trump, who wanted to run on the issue of immigration. Heinrich staked out his own position on immigration stating, “I’ve been at the table three times now for real, substantive immigration reform, which includes making documented legal immigration easier and making it harder to abuse the asylum system that the cartels have gotten very good at abusing.” Heinrich also championed the passage of the <a href="https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/blog/breaking-our-fend-off-fentanyl-act-is-now-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fend Off Fentanyl Act</a>, which he co-sponsored, that will help prevent the flow of narcotics into the state.“Senator Heinrich detailed his record of results for New Mexicans on lowering costs for working families, protecting reproductive rights, addressing border security and keeping our communities safe. Just as importantly, he articulated a clear vision for the future for our state,” said Heinrich campaign manager Brad Elkins.

Senator Heinrich Articulates a Clear Vision for the Future of New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today released a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhkedy00e28" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">new ad</a>focused on his unwavering commitment to New Mexico’s veterans. The ad, titled “Walked the Walk,” features a testimonial from a New Mexico veteran who received care at the Gallup VA clinic and highlights Heinrich’s work to <a href="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/senators-say-va-clinics-in-new-mexico-towns-will-remain-open/article_6c4f5678-f618-11ec-ac5d-b3556e073043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">successfully block the closure of the VA’s community-based outpatient clinics</a> in Gallup, Las Vegas, Española, and Raton.“When the VA threatened to close clinics in rural New Mexico, I fought back because no veteran should have to drive hundreds of miles to get the care they earned in service to our nation,” said Sen. Heinrich. “Keeping the Gallup VA clinic—and those in Las Vegas, Española and Raton—open was a promise I made, and it’s a promise I kept. Our veterans deserve nothing less than accessible, quality healthcare, and I will continue fighting to ensure that every veteran, regardless of where they live, has access to the services they need and deserve.”SCRIPT:This clinic saved my life. When I got home from active duty, The Gallup VA Clinic gave me the care that I needed. Years later, the VA had plans to close it down, And it would have forced us veterans to travel out of state for care. Senator Heinrich came to meet with us. He listened to us. He really listened. Senator Heinrich said that he would do everything in his power to keep our clinic open. And he kept his promise. I’m Martin Heinrich and I approve this message.The ad will air statewide in New Mexico. Watch the ad <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhkedy00e28" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

New Ad: Senator Heinrich "Kept His Promise" to Keep Rural VA Clinics Open

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today released a&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=399ea7577f&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new ad</a>&nbsp;focused on why Mitch McConnell and MAGA Republicans&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=ce4b496144&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recruited</a>&nbsp;multimillionaire former hedge fund executive Nella Domenici to run for U.S. Senate in New Mexico: to ban abortion nationwide."Nella Domenici is Mitch McConnell and MAGA Republicans’ handpicked candidate, funded by a party that has consistently attacked reproductive freedoms, including abortion access,” said campaign manager Brad Elkins. “They’re funding her campaign for one reason and one reason only: to advance their extreme agenda and pass a national abortion ban. New Mexicans cannot trust Nella Domenici to protect their rights when her alliances are with those who want to take them away.”Two weeks ago Nella Domenici’s campaign released an&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=51849dbc8c&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ad funded by the National Republican Senatorial Committee</a>—led by Sen. Steve Daines, who&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=3c33951f5a&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supports a national ban on abortion</a>&nbsp;and has&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=4b97dbdf2a&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">endorsed Domenici</a>—attempting to obscure Domenici’s positions on abortion access and reproductive freedom.But Domenici&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=b73c85b3e1&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">backed the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade</a>&nbsp;and has&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=0b95fa169e&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">attacked Sen. Martin Heinrich for opposing a national abortion ban</a>. She is supported by leading Republicans, including&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=dcbb98a4d1&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sen. John Thune</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=eaf5e0be1e&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sen. John Cornyn</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=a4884de46e&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sen. Steve Daines</a>, all of whom would ban abortion nationwide. Domenici has also&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=37b4b9243c&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supported extreme anti-choice Republicans</a>, including Rep. Yvette Herrell, who was an original&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=c5540e966c&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">co-sponsor</a>&nbsp;of the Life at Conception Act and&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=697ece5abf&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supports banning all abortions</a>. She also&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=8735fcc1c5&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated</a>&nbsp;to Mark Ronchetti after it was revealed he privately&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=aaf1be7816&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said he wanted to “end all abortions.”</a>SCRIPT:I’ll never forget being in the grocery store with my daughter,When I heard that Roe was overturned.Like being crushed with a ton of bricks.I’m absolutely worried about a national abortion ban.Mitch McConnell and the MAGA Republicans are the ones who recruited Nella Domenici.Republicans have an agenda,And that agenda is to get rid of abortion in America.Why is she coming to this state and also why is she backed by these people?A vote for Nella is a vote for a national abortion ban.I trust that Senator Heinrich will fight against a national abortion ban.I’m Martin Heinrich and I approve this message.The ad will air statewide in New Mexico.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today released a&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=399ea7577f&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new ad</a>&nbsp;focused on why Mitch McConnell and MAGA Republicans&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=ce4b496144&amp;e=7dd36e9b74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recruited</a>&nbsp;multimillionaire former hedge fund executive Nella Domenici to run for U.S. Senate in New Mexico: to ban abortion nationwide.

New Ad: Anti-Choice Republicans Recruited Nella Domenici to Pass a National Abortion Ban

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich today issued a scathing rebuke of Nella Domenici’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdsFlfpLCSw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">latest campaign ad</a>, calling it an “insult to every New Mexican who values their rights and freedoms.”&nbsp;“For the last fifty years, one of the central tenets of the Republican Party has been to overturn Roe vs. Wade and ban abortion. Not once during those fifty years did Nella Domenici speak out publicly in support of abortion access. Not once did she break ranks with her party to defend the rights of women and families. Not once has she ever lifted a single finger to protect New Mexicans’ right to access an abortion.But now she’s running for the U.S. Senate, handpicked and bankrolled by a Republican Party that has relentlessly attacked reproductive rights and freedoms, including the right to access an abortion. They’re pouring money into her campaign for one reason and one reason only: to give Republicans the majority they need to pass a national abortion ban.New Mexicans aren’t fools. Nella Domenici and her campaign know that her opposition to abortion is a losing issue, so they’re rolling out a poll-tested position designed to trick voters into believing she’s something that she’s not. This isn’t just deceptive, it’s a blatant insult to every New Mexican who values their rights and freedoms.Let’s not forget: Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominees stood before the Senate and lied. They said they respected the precedent of Roe vs. Wade and then the minute they had the chance they tore it down and stripped millions of their rights. Now, the same forces are backing Nella Domenici, hoping to finish the job.New Mexicans won’t be fooled again.”The ad, notably not being promoted by Domenici’s campaign, presents a carefully crafted and poll-tested message designed to obscure her party’s extreme stance on abortion. The ad is paid for by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), led by Sen. Steve Daines, who <a href="https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2022-09-15/daines-backs-national-abortion-ban-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">supports a national ban on abortion</a> and has <a href="https://riponsociety.org/2024/01/we-have-the-best-map-in-a-decade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">enthusiastically endorsed Domenici</a>.Domenici&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=b01543533d&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">backed the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down&nbsp;Roe v. Wade</a>&nbsp;and has&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=741a80eeb3&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">attacked Sen. Martin Heinrich for opposing a national abortion ban.</a>&nbsp;Domenici is supported by leading Republicans, including&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=3012d6368a&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sen. John Thune</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=bfb6851aa5&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sen. John Cornyn</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=e755f1184c&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sen. Steve Daines</a>, all of whom would ban abortion nationwide. Domenici has also&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=2bb62775d7&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supported</a>&nbsp;extreme anti-choice Republicans, including Rep. Yvette Herrell, who was an original&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=715d782012&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">co-sponsor</a>&nbsp;of the Life at Conception Act and&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=2b588a4a77&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supports banning all abortions</a>. She also&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=1d448dd474&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated</a>&nbsp;to Mark Ronchetti&nbsp;after&nbsp;it was revealed he privately said he wanted to&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=b34ae30924&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“end all abortions.”</a>

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich today issued a scathing rebuke of Nella Domenici’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdsFlfpLCSw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">latest campaign ad</a>, calling it an “insult to every New Mexican who values their rights and freedoms.”&nbsp;

Martin Heinrich Slams Nella Domenici's Latest Campaign Ad

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich today released the following statement on Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s pick for Vice President, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz:“Governor Tim Walz is a fantastic choice for Vice President. Having worked closely with him in the House, I can say that Tim is the real deal—someone who gets results without getting bogged down by political distractions. Whether it’s standing up for the rights and freedoms of Minnesotans or championing working families, Tim embodies the values that make our country strong. I’m confident that together with Vice President Kamala Harris, they’ll lead our nation with the courage, compassion, and common sense that we need. As a Senator from the Southwest, I’m proud to stand with this powerhouse duo as they fight for all Americans, from the heartland to the mesas.”

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich today released the following statement on Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s pick for Vice President, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

Martin Heinrich on Vice President Pick Governor Tim Walz: "The Real Deal"

ALBUQUERQUE, NM —&nbsp;Senator&nbsp;Martin&nbsp;Heinrich’s campaign today released a&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=eeaba4817c&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new ad</a>, titled “Not Ours,” that highlights how Bridgewater Associates, where Nella Domenici served as Chief Financial Officer,&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=53d2e1b53a&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invested in Chinese military companies</a>&nbsp;including some “that produce fighter jets, bombers, planes equipped to jam enemy radars, and the country’s first domestically built aircraft carrier,” and&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=d83367cb26&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">expanded its deep ties with the Chinese Communist Party</a>.“New Mexicans deserve to know where their leaders stand—and it’s clear Nella Domenici was more interested in padding her pockets than protecting our national security,” said Brad Elkins, campaign manager. “While Martin&nbsp;Heinrich&nbsp;has been working tirelessly to keep our country safe and invest in our communities, Nella was profiting off investments that directly undermine America’s security interests.”Nella Domenici was one of six people responsible for&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=efb733e46f&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">o</a><a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=3be241d06b&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">verseeing and managing all aspects of Bridgewater’s business operations</a>. Domenici called her tenure at Bridgewater—the world’s largest hedge fund—the “<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=3413e12ee8&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pinnacle</a>” of her career.SCRIPT:Given the choice…who did Nella Domenici stand with? The Chinese Communist Party, A million times over. Nella served as CFO of hedge fund Bridgewater, Which made millions by pouring money into companies building China’s fighter jets. Bombers and aircraft carriers, Weapons of war that can be turned on America. Our national security traded for her personal gain. Nella Domenici already chose a side. And it wasn’t ours.The ad will air statewide in New Mexico. Watch “Not Ours”&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=5a09633321&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM —&nbsp;Senator&nbsp;Martin&nbsp;Heinrich’s campaign today released a&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=eeaba4817c&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new ad</a>, titled “Not Ours,” that highlights how Bridgewater Associates, where Nella Domenici served as Chief Financial Officer,&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=53d2e1b53a&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invested in Chinese military companies</a>&nbsp;including some “that produce fighter jets, bombers, planes equipped to jam enemy radars, and the country’s first domestically built aircraft carrier,” and&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=d83367cb26&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">expanded its deep ties with the Chinese Communist Party</a>.

New Ad: "Who Did Nella Domenici Stand With? The Chinese Communist Party."

Heinrich’s opponent has been criticized for refusing to answer tough questions from pressALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich has accepted two separate invitations to participate in debates against his multimillionaire former hedge fund executive opponent, Nella Domenici. Heinrich has agreed to two proposed debates—one sponsored by the Congregation Albert Brotherhood and the other jointly sponsored between KOAT, the Albuquerque Journal and NewsRadio KKOB—both scheduled to take place in October.“I believe that open and honest debates are crucial for our democracy. With our fundamental rights and freedoms on the line this election, the people of New Mexico deserve to hear where each candidate stands,” said Sen. Martin Heinrich. “As someone who grew up in a working-class, union household, I understand the challenges facing New Mexicans and have dedicated my career to addressing them. From expanding healthcare for veterans and reducing prescription drug costs, to protecting our treasured public lands and fiercely defending women’s rights to reproductive health care, I’ve always fought for the best interests of New Mexico.”“These debates will highlight the clear choice voters have this fall,” Heinrich continued. “While I have a record of delivering real results—like capping insulin prices for Medicare enrollees, securing unprecedented investments in early childhood education, and cracking down on the fentanyl supply chain—my opponent has spent her career making millions of dollars for companies that sold out working families. She left New Mexico 50 years ago and only returned to further the extreme agenda of Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. New Mexicans deserve a senator who is committed to raising wages, lowering costs, and creating good-paying jobs here at home, not someone out of touch with our values and needs.”Heinrich’s opponent, Nella Domenici, has yet to agree to the proposed debates. Domenici has been frequently&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=ea6c86c5cb&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">criticized for refusing to answer tough questions</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=5cf6e2726f&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">avoiding interviews with the press</a>, as&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=28144fc017&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">recently as today</a>.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich has accepted two separate invitations to participate in debates against his multimillionaire former hedge fund executive opponent, Nella Domenici. Heinrich has agreed to two proposed debates—one sponsored by the Congregation Albert Brotherhood and the other jointly sponsored between KOAT, the Albuquerque Journal and NewsRadio KKOB—both scheduled to take place in October.

Senator Martin Heinrich Agrees to Two Debates This Fall

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich today issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw his presidential campaign.“History will remember President Joe Biden as one of the most effective, accomplished, and successful leaders America has ever had. With his decision today to put country over self, the President has secured his legacy. I commend him for his selflessness, honor, and integrity.“From reducing the cost of prescription drugs, expanding health care for veterans, passing historic climate legislation, making once-in-a-generation investments in infrastructure, to securing the most meaningful gun safety measures in three decades, President Biden has left his mark on the greatest nation on earth.”

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich today issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw his presidential campaign.

Senator Martin Heinrich Statement on President Biden's Decision to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Campaign

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich today endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.“Vice President Kamala Harris is an extraordinary leader with a proven track record of getting things done. As her colleague, I saw her commitment to fighting for working families up close.Her dedication to protecting our fundamental rights and freedoms, along with her tireless advocacy for justice, equality, and economic opportunity for all Americans, is second to none.Her experience, vision, and unwavering resolve make her the ideal candidate to unite our party and lead our nation forward. I’m proud to support her candidacy and confident she will bring our country together and build a brighter future for everyone.Let’s get to work.”

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich today endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

Senator Martin Heinrich Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Nominee for President

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich today issued the following statement calling on President Joe Biden to suspend his presidential campaign.“Joe Biden is one of the most accomplished presidents in modern history. He has led our nation through unprecedented challenges with unwavering dedication and profound integrity. His years of service have made a lasting impact on the lives of countless Americans.However, this moment in our nation’s history calls for a focus that is bigger than any one person. The return of Donald Trump to the White House poses an existential danger to our democracy. We must defeat him in November, and we need a candidate who can do that.While the decision to withdraw from the campaign is President Biden’s alone, I believe it is in the best interests of our country for him to step aside. By passing the torch, he would secure his legacy as one of our nation’s greatest leaders and allow us to unite behind a candidate who can best defeat Donald Trump and safeguard the future of our democracy.”

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich today issued the following statement calling on President Joe Biden to suspend his presidential campaign.

Senator Martin Heinrich Urges Joe Biden to Pass the Torch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today released a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC3kf1te8A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">new ad</a> that underscores Nella Domenici’s lack of connection to New Mexico and her troubling Wall Street past. The ad, titled “Familiar,” highlights Domenici’s history of living on the East coast in multimillion-dollar mansions and her career as an executive for Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund.“Nella Domenici may have a recognizable last name, but she’s anything but a familiar face to New Mexicans,” said Brad Elkins, campaign manager. “New Mexico deserves a senator like Martin Heinrich who understands our state and our people and fights tirelessly on their behalf, not someone who parachutes in from Wall Street.”The ad will air statewide in New Mexico. Watch “Familiar” here.Script:Nella Domenici may have a name that’s familiar, But how familiar is she with New Mexico? Well, Nella hadn’t lived in New Mexico since 1973, Back when Richard Nixon was president. She’d been living in a waterfront mansion in Connecticut, Has a $5 million dollar in New York City, And spent her career helping Wall Street get richer. And now, Nella’s trying to buy our senate seat. Wall Street’s got enough senators. We need one who will fight for us.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today released a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC3kf1te8A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">new ad</a> that underscores Nella Domenici’s lack of connection to New Mexico and her troubling Wall Street past. The ad, titled “Familiar,” highlights Domenici’s history of living on the East coast in multimillion-dollar mansions and her career as an executive for Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund.

"Wall Street's Got Enough Senators": Heinrich Campaign Releases New Ad

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich issued the following statement about President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.“I love Joe Biden. He’s the most accomplished President of my lifetime and he’s a genuinely wonderful human being. However, what I care most about is the preservation of our democracy. President Biden needs to continue to demonstrate that his debate performance was just a bad night, and that he has a clear path to defeating Donald Trump. Our democracy hangs in the balance.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich issued the following statement about President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.

Statement from Senator Martin Heinrich on President Joe Biden's Re-Election Campaign

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Yesterday the Albuquerque Journal published an inside look into Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign for re-election, highlighting his fight to lower costs for New Mexico families, address gun violence and keep communities safe, and continue to diversify the state’s economy to support more good-paying jobs. Excerpts are below, read the full article <a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/election/martin-heinrich-s-campaign-focuses-on-cost-of-living-as-he-runs-for-a-third/article_00d07128-3597-11ef-ad44-771f4f07060b.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.“Right now, I believe [the Senate is] the place that I can be most helpful to the state of New Mexico, and I find enormous meaning in public service,” said Heinrich, 52.—“I think I’ve built a record of being very effective at investing in the things that New Mexico does well — our bases, our national labs, energy — and I think that I can continue to really deliver very meaningful outcomes for a state that I love,” Heinrich said.—His first campaign ad of the year aired earlier this month, with a focus on Heinrich’s father and the increased cost of living … Heinrich’s dad, Pete Heinrich, was a lineman, and the ad emphasizes that blue-collar background, saying Heinrich is “fighting to raise wages” and lower the cost of energy, groceries and prescription drugs.—Heinrich often touts his identity as a hunter and gun owner, and the senator wants to continue working on gun safety … [He] said the 2022 passage of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which expanded background check requirements, added new criminal offenses and funded programs to address gun violence, is one of the things he is most proud of for its impact on gun violence and gun trafficking.—Heinrich describes himself as ardently pro-choice and has recently focused on legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization. Heinrich said that while there are not the votes to do it today, he would support codifying the decision in Roe v. Wade into federal law.—The biggest issue facing New Mexico in the coming years is the need to diversify the economy, he said. “We should be leading so that we diversify our economy before those changes hit us in our tax base. That’s the difference between Nella Domenici and I. She would like to cater to the politics of that rather than lead us into the future so that the impact of those changes is not devastating to the state of New Mexico.”

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Yesterday the Albuquerque Journal published an inside look into Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign for re-election, highlighting his fight to lower costs for New Mexico families, address gun violence and keep communities safe, and continue to diversify the state’s economy to support more good-paying jobs. Excerpts are below, read the full article <a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/election/martin-heinrich-s-campaign-focuses-on-cost-of-living-as-he-runs-for-a-third/article_00d07128-3597-11ef-ad44-771f4f07060b.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

"A Belief He Can Deliver: Martin Heinrich's Campaign Focuses on Cost of Living as he Runs for a Third Term"

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In an <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-wilson-sen-martin-heinrich-deirdre-schifeling/id1645614328?i=1000660045197" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">interview</a> with Molly Jong-Fast, MSNBC political analyst and host of the podcast Fast Politics, Sen. Martin Heinrich discussed his renewed push to ban bump stocks in Congress, the status of wildfires burning in New Mexico, and how Democrats can best convey the impacts of Biden-era policies to voters.<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-wilson-sen-martin-heinrich-deirdre-schifeling/id1645614328?i=1000660045197" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">LISTEN</a>: Martin Heinrich joins Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastOn the BUMP Act:“I started working on legislation to prohibit bump stocks after the Las Vegas shooting. I sat down with Jeff Flake, former Republican senator from Arizona at the time. We drafted legislation and introduced it. But we also encouraged the then-Trump administration to create an ATF rule prohibiting these [bump stocks] because they effectively turn a semi-automatic firearm into a fully automatic firearm … So to see the Supreme Court reverse [the rule], that was pretty shocking. And to see so many of my Republican colleagues now take that on as if it is normal—that we would allow fully automatic weapons—is pretty shocking,” said Heinrich.On New Mexico’s Wildfires:“It’s a pretty challenging and extreme situation. We’ve asked for a Major Disaster Declaration from the President. And that process is moving forward. There are resources being pulled into New Mexico from all across the West to fight these fires … I’ve worked for years to help base something called a Very Large Tanker in Albuquerque. They often go to Arizona or even to Idaho, but those assets are based out of Albuquerque. We’ve got hundreds of personnel and the hotshot crews and the other firefighting crews come from all across the West. The scale of the fires today requires a national response,” Heinrich said.On the Impact of Biden-Era Policies:&nbsp;“The policies that [the Biden Administration] put in place through the Inflation Reduction Act are creating great jobs in New Mexico and around the country. We have seen a surge in manufacturing—both new manufacturing moving to the state and also existing manufacturing places—expanding as a result of those policies. The CHIPS Act that reinvested in American leadership in semiconductors has led to Intel Corporation reinvesting in their factory in New Mexico. Those are the things that I think the Biden Administration can really build a narrative around that is very close to what people care about in my state,” Heinrich said.“We need to drive that narrative. We need to make it happen through the advertisements that both the Biden campaign and campaigns like mine [air]. And certainly in New Mexico, I will drive that narrative, and I will be connecting the dots for the voters … We have to tell that story,” Heinrich continued.Listen to the full interview <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-wilson-sen-martin-heinrich-deirdre-schifeling/id1645614328?i=1000660045197" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In an <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-wilson-sen-martin-heinrich-deirdre-schifeling/id1645614328?i=1000660045197" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">interview</a> with Molly Jong-Fast, MSNBC political analyst and host of the podcast Fast Politics, Sen. Martin Heinrich discussed his renewed push to ban bump stocks in Congress, the status of wildfires burning in New Mexico, and how Democrats can best convey the impacts of Biden-era policies to voters.<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-wilson-sen-martin-heinrich-deirdre-schifeling/id1645614328?i=1000660045197" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">LISTEN</a>: Martin Heinrich joins Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Martin Heinrich Talks About The Bump Act, New Mexico Wildfires, and "Connecting the Dots" for Voters on Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign released Heinrich’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O0Hye80fGk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">first ad</a>&nbsp;of the 2024 election cycle this week. The ad, narrated by Heinrich and titled “Dad,” pays tribute to his father and underscores Heinrich’s commitment to the hardworking people of New Mexico.“Hard work and dedication are values I learned from my father, and I see those same values in people all across New Mexico,” said Heinrich. “I’m committed to ensuring that every New Mexican who puts in the work has the opportunity to provide for their family, save for the future, and get ahead. That’s why I’m fighting to raise wages, lower costs for essentials like energy and prescription drugs, and create good-paying manufacturing jobs right here in our state.”The ad will air statewide in New Mexico. Watch “Dad”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O0Hye80fGk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.Script:No one outworked my dad.As a lineman, he’d go out and battle the wind and the rain to restore the power.I see that same work ethic all across New Mexico.If you’re putting in the work, you deserve to have something to show for it.To be able to provide, to save, to get ahead.That’s why I’m fighting to raise wages and to lower costs for energy, groceries and prescription drugs.And to create good-paying manufacturing jobs.I’ll never forget who I’m fighting for.I’m Martin Heinrich and I approve this message.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign released Heinrich’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O0Hye80fGk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">first ad</a>&nbsp;of the 2024 election cycle this week. The ad, narrated by Heinrich and titled “Dad,” pays tribute to his father and underscores Heinrich’s commitment to the hardworking people of New Mexico.

"No One Outworked My Dad": Senator Martin Heinrich Releases First Campaign TV Ad

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In an interview last night with Alicia Menendez on MSNBC, Senator Martin Heinrich chided his Republican colleagues for reversing course and blocking his bipartisan legislation to ban bump stocks, and laid out what’s at stake for voters in the 2024 election.<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=7fe85f977b&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VIDEO</a>: Martin Heinrich joins MSNBC to discuss his legislation to ban bump stocks and what’s at stake in the 2024 election“I think a lot of my colleagues are not taking on the gun lobby at all. I am a gun owner, I have been a gun owner almost my entire life. These things just do not belong in the hands of civilians, they are effectively machine guns. We have lived in this country with a law against machine guns for almost 100 years, and how this is any different is beyond me. And I think Justice Sotomayor said it best: if something walks like a duck, and swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, I am going to say it is a duck. These are machine guns and have no place on the streets,”&nbsp;Heinrich said.“I hope that the [Senate Majority] Leader puts this on the floor. I think that we should make sure that the American people know where every one of us stands on such a common-sense gun safety issue,”&nbsp;Heinrich continued.Asked how to set the stakes of the 2024 election for voters, Heinrich said, “People need to understand that this Supreme Court can take away your freedoms and they have a history of, as they did in the Dobbs decision, coming right for the freedoms that many Americans cherish the most. That is what is at stake in this election. It is your freedom to choose, your freedom to vote, your freedom to feel safe in a movie theater or at your church. That is what is at stake in this election.”Heinrich authored the bipartisan legislation that would permanently ban bump stocks. He was part of the core group that negotiated the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — the first significant federal gun safety legislation to become law in 30 years — specifically leading the successful effort to increase criminal penalties for straw purchases and stop illegal gun trafficking out of our country.Watch the full interview&nbsp;<a href="https://martinheinrich.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d57b6b5c757f432dd9a7d10c&amp;id=1deace7311&amp;e=b10d07a054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In an interview last night with Alicia Menendez on MSNBC, Senator Martin Heinrich chided his Republican colleagues for reversing course and blocking his bipartisan legislation to ban bump stocks, and laid out what’s at stake for voters in the 2024 election.

Senator Martin Heinrich on MSNBC Tells Voters What's At Stake in this Election: "Your Freedom"

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In an interview with Brianna Keiler on CNN News Central, Senator Martin Heinrich slammed the radical Supreme Court’s dangerous decision to overturn a Trump-era ban on bump stocks.<a href="https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#clip/view/240bc84f-205a-417f-a504-ced47604827d?token=c056acd8-5974-40c9-922f-ab0b0ef115b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VIDEO</a>: Martin Heinrich joins CNN to discuss consequences of radical Supreme Court ruling to overturn Trump-era ban on bump stocks.“I find this ruling to be incredibly offensive as somebody who’s owned guns my entire life. These things function as machine guns, and this ruling will undoubtedly cost innocent American lives. There’s just no legitimate use for bump stocks,”&nbsp;said Heinrich.Heinrich continued,&nbsp;“Oftentimes, things are impossible in Congress until the moment that they’re not, and unfortunately, oftentimes that moment is some incredible tragedy. I was very involved in negotiating the bipartisan gun safety bill that we passed a couple of years ago, which was completely impossible until the Uvalde shooting happened. I’m worried that it’s going to take some moment like Las Vegas, where so many people were gunned down by those assault rifles with bump stocks attached, to create some sobriety in Congress and say that we have to do something about this.”Heinrich authored bipartisan legislation that would permanently ban bump stocks. He was part of the core group that negotiated the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — the first significant federal gun safety legislation to become law in 30 years — specifically leading the successful effort to increase criminal penalties for straw purchases and stop illegal gun trafficking out of our country.Watch the full interview&nbsp;<a href="https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#clip/view/240bc84f-205a-417f-a504-ced47604827d?token=c056acd8-5974-40c9-922f-ab0b0ef115b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In an interview with Brianna Keiler on CNN News Central, Senator Martin Heinrich slammed the radical Supreme Court’s dangerous decision to overturn a Trump-era ban on bump stocks.

Senator Martin Heinrich on CNN News Central: "This Ruling will Undoubtedly Cost Innocent American Lives"

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich, on the heels of officially securing the Democratic nomination for candidate for U.S. Senate from New Mexico, appeared on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/senator-wins-primary-says-gop-opponent-would-be-an-enabler-for-trump-212326469682" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MSNBC’s Morning Joe</a>&nbsp;to talk about issues important to New Mexico and why his opponent, multimillionaire hedge fund executive Nella Domenici, is out-of-touch with the state’s voters.On the choice facing New Mexico voters in November:“This is not a normal election cycle. It is a choice between democracy, and all the freedoms that that affords us, and something that doesn’t look like democracy anymore … In New Mexico we cannot afford to elect an enabler to the kind of behavior that we see from this former president.”On facing a “hedge fund executive from New York City”“Most New Mexicans just can’t see themselves in a hedge fund executive. It’s a way of life that is completely foreign to them. And connecting with voters is at the center of what any campaign is all about.”On reproductive rights:“The Dobbs decision and other efforts to ban IVF and other things that take away our fundamental freedoms motivated a lot of people to go to the polls. If you look at where primaries changed hands from incumbents to challengers in New Mexico last night, much of it was motivated by this issue. And I think it is not going away. My opponent refuses to talk about it. But that’s not going to make [it] go away. It’s going to be a very active discussion in the run-up to November.”On climate change:“We actually have an enormous opportunity on the Democratic side with respect to climate change and connecting with young voters. The legislation that we passed with respect to energy and climate in the last Congress was the biggest progress that we have ever seen on this front. But young voters don’t know very much about it yet. And so for candidates who are willing to explain just how much we got done, how we basically created industrial policy to build the clean energy manufacturing plants of the future, it really gives us an opportunity with young voters.”On border security:“[Biden’s Executive Order] doesn’t negate the fact that we really do need a change, in statute, the way that our asylum system works and reform our asylum system. And you can only do that permanently with a change in the law. That means that Republicans need to come back to the table to make the kind of permanent changes that we need in our system. Both to secure the border and also to serve the interests of legitimate asylum seekers.”Watch the full interview&nbsp;<a href="https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/senator-wins-primary-says-gop-opponent-would-be-an-enabler-for-trump-212326469682" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich, on the heels of officially securing the Democratic nomination for candidate for U.S. Senate from New Mexico, appeared on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/senator-wins-primary-says-gop-opponent-would-be-an-enabler-for-trump-212326469682" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MSNBC’s Morning Joe</a>&nbsp;to talk about issues important to New Mexico and why his opponent, multimillionaire hedge fund executive Nella Domenici, is out-of-touch with the state’s voters.

Senator Martin Heinrich on MSNBC's Morning Joe: "Connecting with Voters is at the Center of What Any Campaign is All About"

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich released the following statement in response to securing New Mexico’s Democratic nomination for candidate for U.S. Senate:“I’m humbled to be New Mexico’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. I’m so proud of the work we’ve done to secure major investments in our state’s future, and I will continue to fight every day for New Mexicans by lowering costs for working families, growing our economy and building the middle class, and protecting our state’s natural heritage and resources for future generations.“My opponent, a multimillionaire former hedge fund executive, left New Mexico fifty years ago and has spent her career fighting for Wall Street. Now she’s trying to buy herself a senate seat while refusing to answer even the most basic questions about her positions on issues critical to our state. Unfortunately for her, New Mexicans expect an election, not an auction.”

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Senator Martin Heinrich released the following statement in response to securing New Mexico’s Democratic nomination for candidate for U.S. Senate

Senator Martin Heinrich's Statement on Securing Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate

Commissioner Trujillo: “As we look to the future, we must support leaders like Martin Heinrich, who have a proven track record of delivering for New Mexicans”ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In case you missed it, San Miguel County Commissioner Max Trujillo praised Senator Martin Heinrich’s leadership during the devastating Hermits Peak/Canyon Calf fire.“Because of Heinrich’s advocacy, the federal government issued a disaster declaration that mobilized aid to people harmed by the fire. He then helped secure the passage of the Hermits Peak Fire Assistance Act to establish the compensation program for victims of the fires. Even while the fires were still burning, Heinrich was on the ground lending a hand to our neighbors who had been displaced by the fires. He’s shown time and time again he’s someone we can count on,” Trujillo wrote.“His leadership extends beyond immediate disaster response. He has been a steadfast advocate for policies that promote forest health and resilience. And his support for initiatives to rehabilitate our nation’s forests and grasslands underscores his proactive approach to mitigating future wildfire risks. Sen. Heinrich secured millions of dollars for renovations at Kirtland Air Force Base that enables Very Large Air Tankers to be based in Albuquerque so future fires can be fought from the air and contained more quickly. He also passed the FIRE Act, which will modernize FEMA’s response to wildfires to be better prepared,” Trujillo continued.“As we look to the future, we must support leaders like Martin Heinrich, who have a proven track record of delivering for New Mexicans. His legislative achievements have made a tangible difference in our ability to recover and rebuild. I urge my fellow New Mexicans to stand with Sen. Heinrich, a proven leader who will continue to fight for our interests in Washington. Together, we can ensure a brighter and more resilient future for Northern New Mexico and our entire state.”

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In case you missed it, San Miguel County Commissioner Max Trujillo praised Senator Martin Heinrich’s leadership during the devastating Hermits Peak/Canyon Calf fire.

In Case You Missed It: Senator Martin Heinrich "Delivered for Wildfire Victims"

As a county commissioner of San Miguel County, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastation wildfires can inflict on our communities. The Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire left deep scars, affecting families, livelihoods and the very landscape we hold dear. In the aftermath of the fire, we needed strong leadership and tangible results. Sen. Martin Heinrich delivered.

Heinrich: He's delivered for wildfire victims

Latest Labor Endorsement Underscores Heinrich’s Commitment to Workers in New MexicoALBUQUERQUE, NM — New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today announced the endorsement of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which represents more than 12,000 workers in New Mexico.“Our sisters and brothers in labor across New Mexico know what a difference it makes when we elect leaders that have our backs when things get tough. Senator Martin Heinrich, the son of a strong union household, has always put workers first—not just when it’s politically convenient,” said Connie Derr, AFSCME Council 18 Executive Director and International Vice President. “His dedication to improving the lives of our members and his unwavering commitment to advancing workers’ rights make him the clear choice for re-election this November.”AFSCME houses the various city, county, and state locals affiliated with the American Federation of State County &amp; Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in New Mexico.&nbsp;“Supporting workers and their families is at the heart of everything I fight for in the U.S. Senate,” said Sen. Martin Heinrich. “I’m honored to receive AFSCME’s endorsement and humbled to represent twelve thousand of its members in New Mexico. I don’t take their support for granted, and will continue to champion policies that uplift organized labor, strengthen workers’ rights, and create more opportunities for all New Mexicans.”“Senator Heinrich has been a consistent ally for workers in New Mexico, plain and simple. We need more leaders like him who truly understand and respect the work we do,” said Louis Montoya, President, AFSCME Local 624 and AFSCME Council 18. “The important legislation he’s helped pass—like the American Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs&nbsp; Act—tells us that he’s not just talking the talk; he’s walking the walk.”&nbsp;Sen. Martin Heinrich has made workers’ rights and organized labor a top priority in the US. Senate. Heinrich is a co-sponsor of the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/567" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">PRO Act</a>, legislation that would protect the basic right to join a union. He has also co-sponsored the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/597" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Social Security Fairness Act of 2023</a> which would repeal provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from the state or local government.&nbsp;

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich’s campaign today announced the endorsement of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which represents more than 12,000 workers in New Mexico.