Crystal Brantley Explained

Crystal Diamond
Party:Republican
State Senate:New Mexico
District:35th
Term Start:January 19, 2021
Predecessor:John Arthur Smith
Education:New Mexico State University (BS)
Residence:Elephant Butte, New Mexico, U.S.

Crystal Brantley is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 35th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 19, 2021.

Education

Brantley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and business from New Mexico State University.

Career

Prior to entering politics, she served as the director of the Sierra Soil & Water Conservation District and worked as a self-employed agricultural consultant.[1] [2]

In the June 2020 Democratic primary, incumbent Democrat John Arthur Smith was defeated by Neomi Martinez-Parra.[3] Brantley defeated Martinez-Parra in the November general election and assumed office on January 19, 2021.[4] Brantley won 11,256 votes to Martinez-Parra's 8,135, for a margin of 58% to 42%. Prior to her general election win, the 35th district had not been represented by a Republican in 65 years.[5] [6]

Personal life

Brantley lives in Elephant Butte, New Mexico.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Candidate . Q&A: Senate District 35 Candidate Crystal R. Diamond . abqjournal.com . September 25, 2020 . Albuquerque Journal . April 30, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201201153027/https://www.abqjournal.com/1500535/qampa-senate-district-35-candidate-crystal-r-diamond.html . December 1, 2020.
  2. Web site: Crystal Diamond . November 17, 2020 . Ballotpedia . en.
  3. Web site: The NM Political Report ยป Neomi Martinez-Parra . November 17, 2020 . The NM Political Report . en-US.
  4. Web site: New Mexico Democrats gain steam for progressive priorities . Lee . Morgan . Attanasio . Cedar . November 4, 2020 . apnews.com . AP News . Santa Fe . April 30, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201105082149/https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-joe-biden-virus-outbreak-elections-electoral-college-c23ade1971d9baded0688feea03b4f5f . November 5, 2020.
  5. Web site: Top Democrat says district will be redrawn after GOP win . Bryan . Susan Montoya . November 5, 2020 . apnews.com . AP News . Albuquerque . April 30, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210913055942/https://apnews.com/article/legislature-redistricting-steve-pearce-elections-house-elections-86a3113b29a38a622ac3b5216e818a06 . September 13, 2021.
  6. Web site: KUNM News . WED: Democrats Gain Steam In Legislature, COVID-19 Cases Top 50,000; + More . November 17, 2020 . www.kunm.org . November 4, 2020 . en.
  7. Web site: Republican Diamond could replace John Arthur Smith; Dems lead in other NM Senate races . D'Ammassa . Algernon . November 4, 2020 . lcsun-news.com . Las Cruces Sun-News . April 30, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094013/https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/04/new-mexico-senate-election-2020-results-crystal-diamond/6079261002/ . November 9, 2020.

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