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Candy Spence Ezzell

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Candy Spence Ezzell
New Mexico State Senate District 32
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2028
Years in position
1
Predecessor:Cliff R. Pirtle (R)
Prior offices:
New Mexico House of Representatives District 58
Years in office: 2005 - 2024
Successor:Angelita Mejia (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$0/year
Per diem
$202/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Personal
Religion
Christian: Episcopalian
Profession
Rancher
Contact

Candy Spence Ezzell (Republican Party) is a member of theNew Mexico State Senate, representingDistrict 32. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Ezzell (Republican Party) ran for election to theNew Mexico State Senate to representDistrict 32. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

Spence Ezzell's professional experience includes being the owner and operator of 2 C Slash Ranch.

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Ezzell was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Ezzell was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Ezzell was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Ezzell was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2017
•Agriculture & Water Resources
•Energy, Environment and Natural Resources

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Spence Ezzell served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2015
•Agriculture, Water and Wildlife, Chair
•Business and Employment

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ezzell served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2013
•Energy and Natural Resources
•Labor and Human Resources

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ezzell served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2011
•Energy and Natural Resources
•Labor and Human Resources

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ezzell served on the following committees:

New Mexico committee assignments, 2009
•Energy and Natural Resources
•Labor and Human Resources

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Mexico State Senate District 32

Candy Spence Ezzell won election in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 32 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Candy Spence Ezzell (R)
 
100.0
 
12,484

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Total votes: 12,484
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 32

Candy Spence Ezzell defeatedChad A. Hamill in the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 32 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Candy Spence Ezzell
Candy Spence Ezzell
 
57.9
 
1,931
Chad A. Hamill
 
42.1
 
1,404

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Total votes: 3,335
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58

IncumbentCandy Spence Ezzell won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Candy Spence Ezzell
Candy Spence Ezzell (R)
 
100.0
 
4,100

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Total votes: 4,100
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58

IncumbentCandy Spence Ezzell advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Candy Spence Ezzell
Candy Spence Ezzell
 
100.0
 
1,194

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Total votes: 1,194
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2020

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58

IncumbentCandy Spence Ezzell won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Candy Spence Ezzell
Candy Spence Ezzell (R)
 
100.0
 
5,304

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Total votes: 5,304
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58

IncumbentCandy Spence Ezzell advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Candy Spence Ezzell
Candy Spence Ezzell
 
100.0
 
1,622

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Total votes: 1,622
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2018

See also:New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58

IncumbentCandy Spence Ezzell won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Candy Spence Ezzell
Candy Spence Ezzell (R)
 
100.0
 
3,857

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Total votes: 3,857
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58

IncumbentCandy Spence Ezzell advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 58 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Candy Spence Ezzell
Candy Spence Ezzell
 
100.0
 
1,008

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Total votes: 1,008
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2016

See also:New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theNew Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.

IncumbentCandy Spence Ezzell ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 58 general election.[1][2]

New Mexico House of Representatives District 58, General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngCandy Spence EzzellIncumbent (unopposed)100.00%5,001
Total Votes5,001
Source:New Mexico Secretary of State


IncumbentCandy Spence Ezzell ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 58 Republican primary.[3]

New Mexico House of Representatives District 58, Republican Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngCandy Spence EzzellIncumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also:New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for theNew Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 4, 2014. IncumbentCandy Spence Ezzell was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5]

2012

See also:New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2012

Ezzell ran for re-election in 2012. She ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Republican primary. She defeated DemocratPablo J. Martinez in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]

New Mexico House of Representatives, District 58, General Election, 2012
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngCandy Spence EzzellIncumbent62%3,888
    Democratic Pablo J. Martinez38%2,383
Total Votes6,271

2010

See also:New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2010

Ezzell won re-election to District 58 in 2010. She had no primary opposition and defeatedMichael Trujillo (D) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[8]

New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 58 (2010)
CandidatesVotesPercent
Green check mark transparent.pngCandy Spence Ezzell (R)3,03664.90%
Michael Trujillo (D)1,64135.10%

2008

See also:New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Ezzell was re-elected to District 58 in theNew Mexico House of Representatives, defeating George Peterson (D).[9]

New Mexico House of Representatives, District 58 (2008)
CandidatesVotes
Green check mark transparent.pngCandy Spence Ezzell (R)4,208
George Peterson (D)2,621

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Candy Spence Ezzell campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024New Mexico State Senate District 32Won general$230,614 $220,730
2022New Mexico House of Representatives District 58Won general$49,011 $37,472
2020New Mexico House of Representatives District 58Won general$23,231 N/A**
2018New Mexico House of Representatives District 58Won general$15,571 N/A**
2016New Mexico House of Representatives, District 58Won$26,780 N/A**
2014New Mexico State House, District 58Won$19,851 N/A**
2012New Mexico State House, District 58Won$45,645 N/A**
2010New Mexico State House, District 58Won$67,429 N/A**
2008New Mexico State House, District 58Won$49,145 N/A**
2006New Mexico State House, District 58Won$47,195 N/A**
2004New Mexico State House, District 58Won$60,389 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 16 to February 15. A special session was held on July 18, 2024.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal welfare.
Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.


2023

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In 2023, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 18.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal welfare.
Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2022

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In 2022, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 18 to February 17.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal welfare.
Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.


2021

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In 2021, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal welfare.
Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2020

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In 2020, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 21 to February 20.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal welfare.
Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2019

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In 2019, theNew Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 15 through March 16.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal welfare.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bill supported or opposed by the organization.
Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2018

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In 2018, the 53rdNew Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 16 through February 15.

Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2017

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In 2017, the 53rdNew Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 17 through March 18, 2018.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal welfare.
Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bill supported or opposed by the organization.
Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2016

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  • Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
  • Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
  • Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2015

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In 2015, the 52ndNew Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 20 through March 21.[10]

  • Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
  • Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2014

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In 2014, the 51stNew Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[10]

  • Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
  • Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
  • Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2013

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In 2013, the 51stNew Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16.[10]

  • Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
  • Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.


2012

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In 2012, the 50thNew Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 17 through February 16.[10]

  • Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to the state’s wildlife and domesticated animals.


2011

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In 2011, the 50thNew Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 18 through March 19.[11]

  • Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to the state’s wildlife and domesticated animals.

Personal

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Spence Ezzell and her husband, Calder, have two children.

See also


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    • Footnotes

    1. ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 general election contest/candidate list," accessed August 18, 2016
    2. ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 29, 2016
    3. ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
    4. ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 3, 2014," accessed July 7, 2014
    5. ↑New Mexico State Legislature, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," accessed May 13, 2014
    6. ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
    7. ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 13, 2014(Archived)
    8. ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "2010 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
    9. ↑New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
    10. ↑10.010.110.210.3New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
    11. ↑National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Cliff R. Pirtle (R)    		New Mexico State Senate District 32
    2025-Present    		Succeeded by
    -
    Preceded by
    -    		New Mexico House of Representatives District 58
    2005-2024    		Succeeded by
    Angelita Mejia (R)


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