Cindy Nava
Cindy Nava (Democratic Party) is a member of theNew Mexico State Senate, representingDistrict 9. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2028.
Nava (Democratic Party) ran for election to theNew Mexico State Senate to representDistrict 9. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Cindy Nava's career experience includes working as a small business owner, senior policy advisor to the Office of Field Policy and Management in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, executive director of Transform Education New Mexico, chief administrative officer of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, executive director of Learning Alliance NM, community engagement fellow at ENLACE-New Mexico, executive leadership fellow at the Aspen Institute, and fellow at the Richardson Center for Global Engagement. Nava has served as a board member at YDI, the American Mexican Association, New Mexico United, Mentoring Kids Works, and New Mexico Voices for Children.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Nava was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico State Senate District 9
Cindy Nava defeatedAudrey Trujillo in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cindy Nava (D) | 55.9 | 15,588 |
 | Audrey Trujillo (R)  | 44.1 | 12,320 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 27,908 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 9
Cindy Nava defeatedHeather Balas in the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 9 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cindy Nava | 54.4 | 2,664 |
 | Heather Balas | 45.6 | 2,229 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,893 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 9
Audrey Trujillo defeatedFrida Vasquez in the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 9 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Audrey Trujillo | 58.2 | 1,533 |
| Frida Vasquez | 41.8 | 1,101 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,634 | ||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New Mexico State Senate District 9 | Won general | $331,650 | $261,025 |
| Grand total | $331,650 | $261,025 | ||
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate New Mexico State Senate District 9 | Officeholder New Mexico State Senate District 9 | Personal |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brenda McKenna (D) | New Mexico State Senate District 9 2025-Present | Succeeded by - |
