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Natalie Figueroa

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Natalie Figueroa
New Mexico State Senate District 18
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2028
Years in position
1
Predecessor:Bill Tallman (D)
Prior offices:
New Mexico House of Representatives District 30
Years in office: 2019 - 2024
Predecessor:Nathaniel Gentry (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$0/year
Per diem
$202/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Bachelor's
Stanford University
Graduate
University of California, Los Angeles
Personal
Profession
Spanish teacher
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Natalie Figueroa (Democratic Party) is a member of theNew Mexico State Senate, representingDistrict 18. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Figueroa (Democratic Party) ran for election to theNew Mexico State Senate to representDistrict 18. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

Natalie Figueroa earned a bachelor's degree from Stanford University and a graduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her career experience includes working as a Spanish teacher, as director of the Global Studies Center at Alexander Hamilton High School, as a trainer for the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, as a mentor teacher for the UNM-ATF Mentoring Program, and as chair of the Modern, Classical, and Native Language Department at Volcano Vista High School. Figueroa was a Fulbright-Hays Scholar in 1999. She served on multiple committees and task forces with Albuquerque Public Schools. She has also served with the following organizations:[1]

  • Member, Board of Directors of American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language
  • President of the Board, Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT)
  • Vice President of the Board, SWCOLT
  • Seeds of Learning
  • Member, Asbury Handbell Choir
  • Volunteer, Asbury Café
  • Board Member, SWCOLT
  • Volunteer, Joshua Foundation
  • Member, Asbury United Methodist Church Adult Education Committee
  • President, New Mexico Organization of Language Educators
  • New Mexico State Director, Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
  • Member, Loma Del Rey Neighborhood Association
  • Member, Albuquerque Teacher Federation
  • Member, Asbury United Methodist Church
  • Member, American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language (ACTFL)
  • Member, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
  • Member, New Mexico Organization of Language Educators (NMOLE)

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Figueroa was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Figueroa was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Figueroa was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Figueroa was assigned to the following committees:

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 18

Natalie Figueroa defeatedKurstin S. Johnson in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 18 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Natalie Figueroa
Natalie Figueroa (D)
 
58.0
 
15,131
Image of Kurstin S. Johnson
Kurstin S. Johnson (R)
 
42.0
 
10,938

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Total votes: 26,069
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 18

Natalie Figueroa advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 18 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Natalie Figueroa
Natalie Figueroa
 
100.0
 
3,547

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Total votes: 3,547
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 18

Kurstin S. Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 18 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kurstin S. Johnson
Kurstin S. Johnson
 
100.0
 
2,003

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Total votes: 2,003
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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 30

IncumbentNatalie Figueroa defeatedKurstin S. Johnson in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Natalie Figueroa
Natalie Figueroa (D)
 
54.9
 
6,737
Image of Kurstin S. Johnson
Kurstin S. Johnson (R)
 
45.1
 
5,541

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Total votes: 12,278
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30

IncumbentNatalie Figueroa advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Natalie Figueroa
Natalie Figueroa
 
100.0
 
1,995

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Total votes: 1,995
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30

Kurstin S. Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kurstin S. Johnson
Kurstin S. Johnson
 
100.0
 
1,717

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Total votes: 1,717
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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 30

IncumbentNatalie Figueroa defeatedJohn Jones andRandall Sobien in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Natalie Figueroa
Natalie Figueroa (D)
 
56.8
 
8,320
Image of John Jones
John Jones (R)
 
39.5
 
5,788
Randall Sobien (L)
 
3.7
 
548

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Total votes: 14,656
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30

IncumbentNatalie Figueroa advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Natalie Figueroa
Natalie Figueroa
 
100.0
 
3,445

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Total votes: 3,445
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30

John Jones advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Jones
John Jones
 
100.0
 
2,243

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Total votes: 2,243
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30

Randall Sobien advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔Randall Sobien
 
100.0
 
36

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Total votes: 36
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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 30

Natalie Figueroa defeatedJohn Jones in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Natalie Figueroa
Natalie Figueroa (D)
 
58.0
 
6,773
Image of John Jones
John Jones (R)
 
42.0
 
4,898

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Total votes: 11,671
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30

Natalie Figueroa advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Natalie Figueroa
Natalie Figueroa
 
100.0
 
2,304

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Total votes: 2,304
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30

John Jones advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Jones
John Jones
 
100.0
 
966

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Total votes: 966
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Endorsements

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.

IncumbentNathaniel Gentry defeatedNatalie R. Figueroa in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 general election.[3][4]

New Mexico House of Representatives District 30, General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngNathaniel GentryIncumbent52.19%6,841
    DemocraticNatalie R. Figueroa47.81%6,267
Total Votes13,108
Source:New Mexico Secretary of State


Natalie R. Figueroa ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 Democratic primary.[5]

New Mexico House of Representatives District 30, Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngNatalie R. Figueroa (unopposed)


IncumbentNathaniel Gentry ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 Republican primary.[6]

New Mexico House of Representatives District 30, Republican Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngNathaniel GentryIncumbent (unopposed)

This district was included in the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee's list of "2016 Essential Races." Read more »


Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

Natalie Figueroa did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

Figueroa's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]

“
  • Creating jobs: The failed policies of corporate tax cuts, stagnant wages, and cuts to job creating industries have left many families in Albuquerque behind. Everyone who is willing to work hard deserves the opportunity to access a good job with a fair wage here in New Mexico.
  • Education: When we support education every step of the way, kids in Albuquerque will have better opportunities to succeed.
  • Public safety: She knows that criminalizing our youth is the wrong approach. The best way to build safer communities is to deal with the source.
  • Healthcare: Everyone should be guaranteed access to quality affordable health care. Those who have coverage should be able to access quality care when they need it.
  • Transparency and ethics: Those who violate the public trust should be held accountable for their actions.[8]
”


Campaign finance summary

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Natalie Figueroa campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024New Mexico State Senate District 18Won general$195,510 $194,739
2022New Mexico House of Representatives District 30Won general$291,053 $140,369
2020New Mexico House of Representatives District 30Won general$96,139 N/A**
2018New Mexico House of Representatives District 30Won general$153,268 N/A**
Grand total$735,970 $335,108
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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.
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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.







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    • Footnotes

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Bill Tallman (D)    		New Mexico State Senate District 18
    2025-Present    		Succeeded by
    -
    Preceded by
    Nathaniel Gentry (R)    		New Mexico House of Representatives District 30
    2019-2024    		Succeeded by
    Elizabeth Torres-Velasquez (D)


    Leadership
    Speaker of the House:Javier Martínez
    Majority Leader:Reena Szczepanski
    Minority Leader:Gail Armstrong
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    Democratic Party (44)
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    Minority Leader:William Sharer
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