| 
| New Mexico Candidates' views>>
 Background
 
 |  | New Mexico Political Leaders |  | 
 |  | Book Reviews | (from Amazon.com)
 |  | NM 2020: 2020 NM Senatorial race
 
 
 
|  Gavin Clarkson on Technology   |  | Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: 
    Click here for Gavin Clarkson on other issues. | 
 
|  David Clements on Technology   |  | Republican Senate Challenger: 
    Click here for David Clements on other issues. | 
 
|  Martin Heinrich on Technology   |  | Democratic Challenger: 
    Click here for 7 full quotes
     OR click here for Martin Heinrich on other issues. 
    Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. (Dec 2020)
    More federal spending on transportation infrastructure. (Oct 2018)
    Supports Net Neutrality; reverse FCC's repeal. (Oct 2018)
    Invest in infrastructure and tech transfer. (Jun 2012)
    Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
    Voted NO on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
    Voted YES on delaying digital TV conversion by four months. (Mar 2009)
 | 
 
|  Ben Ray Lujan on Technology   |  | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
    Click here for 11 full quotes
     OR click here for Ben Ray Lujan on other issues. 
    Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. (Dec 2020)
    LIFT America Act: $17 billion for energy infrastructure. (Jul 2020)
    Voted YES on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
    Voted NO on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
    Voted YES on delaying digital TV conversion by four months. (Mar 2009)
    Withdrew support for policing websites for copyright. (Oct 2011)
    Member of House Committee on Science, Space & Technology. (Mar 2011)
    Rated  Let NSF decide research grants, not Congress. (Feb 2016)
    Sponsored bill for net neutrality for open internet. (Apr 2019)
    No performance royalties for radio music. (Mar 2009)
    Secure the grid, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
 | 
 
|  Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Technology   |  | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew): 
    Click here for Maggie Toulouse Oliver on other issues. | 
 
|  Mick Rich on Technology   |  | Republican candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senator: 
    Click here for 5 full quotes
     OR click here for Mick Rich on other issues. 
    More federal spending on infrastructure repair. (Oct 2018)
    Repair & renew infrastructure, the backbone of our economy. (Feb 2018)
    Move funds from useless programs to rebuild infrastructure. (Jan 2018)
    Rebuilding crumbling infrastructure will create employment. (Aug 2017)
    CC:Secure the grid against terrorism. (Jul 2018)
 | 
 
|  Mark Ronchetti on Technology   |  | Republican Senate Nominee: 
    Click here for the full quote
     OR click here for Mark Ronchetti on other issues. | 
 
|  John Sanchez on Technology   |  | Republican Challenger: 
    Click here for John Sanchez on other issues. | 
 
|  Tom Udall on Technology   |  | Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3): 
    Click here for 14 full quotes
     OR click here for Tom Udall on other issues. 
    Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. (Dec 2020)
    FactCheck: Los Alamos budget stable but Recession cost jobs. (Aug 2014)
    Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
    Voted NO on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
    Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
    Voted YES on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
    Voted YES on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
    Voted NO on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
    Voted NO on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
    Voted NO on allowing telephone monopolies to offer Internet access. (Feb 2002)
    Chief information officer to digitize federal government. (Aug 2000)
    Promote internet via Congressional Internet Caucus. (Jan 2001)
    Criminal penalties for e-mail spamming. (Feb 2001)
    Require websites to police for copyrighted materials. (May 2011)
 | 
 
|  Bob Walsh on Technology   |  | Libertarian Senate Challenger: 
    Click here for Bob Walsh on other issues. | 
 
|  Allen Weh on Technology   |  | Republican Senate Challenger: 
    Click here for the full quote
     OR click here for Allen Weh on other issues. 
    Joint federal-state grants for water infrastructure projects. (Feb 2014)
 | 
 
 House: 
 
 
 
|  Deb Haaland on Technology   |  | Democrat (District  1): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
     OR click here for Deb Haaland on other issues. 
    Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. (Dec 2020)
    Would park near wi-fi hot spot to do homework with daughter. (Dec 2020)
    Supports net neutrality and public internet infrastructure. (Oct 2018)
 | 
 
|  Ben Ray Lujan on Technology   |  | Democrat (District 3): 
    Click here for 11 full quotes
     OR click here for Ben Ray Lujan on other issues. 
    Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. (Dec 2020)
    LIFT America Act: $17 billion for energy infrastructure. (Jul 2020)
    Voted YES on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
    Voted NO on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
    Voted YES on delaying digital TV conversion by four months. (Mar 2009)
    Withdrew support for policing websites for copyright. (Oct 2011)
    Member of House Committee on Science, Space & Technology. (Mar 2011)
    Rated  Let NSF decide research grants, not Congress. (Feb 2016)
    Sponsored bill for net neutrality for open internet. (Apr 2019)
    No performance royalties for radio music. (Mar 2009)
    Secure the grid, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
 | 
 
|  Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Technology   |  | Democrat (District 1): 
    Click here for 5 full quotes
     OR click here for Michelle Lujan-Grisham on other issues. 
    Create plan to deliver broadband internet statewide. (Mar 2021)
    $200 million for high-speed internet is urgently needed. (Jan 2021)
    Lift cap on rebates for film production. (Jan 2019)
    Supports Net Neutrality: equal access to Internet. (Oct 2018)
    Voted YES on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
 | 
 
|  Steve Pearce on Technology   |  | Republican Representative (NM-2): 
    Click here for 10 full quotes
     OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues. 
    Net Neutrality rules undermine the free market. (Oct 2018)
    Voted YES on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
    Voted YES on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
    Voted YES on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
    Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
    Voted NO on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
    Voted YES on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
    Voted YES on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
    Voted YES on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
    Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access. (Oct 2007)
 | 
 
|  Xochitl Torres Small on Technology   |  | Democrat (District  2): 
    Click here for 2 full quotes
     OR click here for Xochitl Torres Small on other issues. 
    Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. (Dec 2020)
    Voted YES on net neutrality for open internet. (Apr 2019)
 | 
 
 Former candidates & officeholders: 
 
 
 
|  Gary Johnson on Technology   |  | Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger: 
    Click here for 10 full quotes
     OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues. 
    Opposes Net Neutrality; government shouldn't regulate. (Oct 2018)
    Left NM with new highways and a billion-dollar surplus. (Aug 2018)
    No FBI backdoors to iPhones. (Mar 2016)
    No government "back doors" into encrypted, private info. (Jan 2016)
    No federal funding for mass transit. (Sep 2012)
    Oversaw construction of 500 miles of new highway. (Aug 2012)
    Highway 44: Private alternatives to infrastructure spending. (Jul 2011)
    Opposes Net Neutrality; no government regulation of Internet. (Jul 2011)
    NM building twice as many 4-lane highways with no tax raise. (Jan 2001)
    Level playing field for Main Street vs. Internet sales tax. (Aug 2001)
 | 
 
|  Bill Richardson on Technology   |  | Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee: 
    Click here for 8 full quotes
     OR click here for Bill Richardson on other issues. 
    Launched Spaceport America; signed Virgin Galactic as tenant. (Jan 2009)
    Doesn’t believe in UFOs, but wants more info on Roswell. (Nov 2007)
    Nurture & invest in science and technology. (Oct 2007)
    Subsidize inter-city rail--it works in New Mexico. (Oct 2007)
    Partner on rail & smart growth; no privatized toll roads. (Aug 2007)
    250 science & math academies to limit technical outsourcing. (Jun 2007)
    Pushed R&D tax credit--3 year tax holiday for high tech. (Nov 2005)
    Allocate capital to education and water projects. (Jan 2004)
 | 
 
|  Gary Johnson on Technology   |  | Libertarian Challenger: 
    Click here for 10 full quotes
     OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues. 
    Opposes Net Neutrality; government shouldn't regulate. (Oct 2018)
    Left NM with new highways and a billion-dollar surplus. (Aug 2018)
    No FBI backdoors to iPhones. (Mar 2016)
    No government "back doors" into encrypted, private info. (Jan 2016)
    No federal funding for mass transit. (Sep 2012)
    Oversaw construction of 500 miles of new highway. (Aug 2012)
    Highway 44: Private alternatives to infrastructure spending. (Jul 2011)
    Opposes Net Neutrality; no government regulation of Internet. (Jul 2011)
    NM building twice as many 4-lane highways with no tax raise. (Jan 2001)
    Level playing field for Main Street vs. Internet sales tax. (Aug 2001)
 | 
 
|  Joe Carraro on Technology   |  | Former Republican Challenger (2006): 
    Click here for Joe Carraro on other issues. | 
 
|  Joe Skeen on Technology   |  | Former Republican (District 2): 
    Click here for the full quote
     OR click here for Joe Skeen on other issues. 
    Criminal penalties for e-mail spamming. (Feb 2001)
 | 
 
|  Gloria Tristani on Technology   |  | 2002 Democratic Challenger (NM): 
    Click here for Gloria Tristani on other issues. | 
 
|  Hector Balderas on Technology   |  | Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012): 
    Click here for Hector Balderas on other issues. | 
 
|  Tom Benavides on Technology   |  | Republican challenger; previously state senator: 
    Click here for Tom Benavides on other issues. | 
 
|  Pete Domenici on Technology   |  | Republican Sr Senator (NM): 
    Click here for 5 full quotes
     OR click here for Pete Domenici on other issues. 
    Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
    Voted YES on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
    Voted NO on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
    Voted YES on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
    Voted YES on telecomm deregulation. (Feb 1996)
 | 
 
|  Martin Heinrich on Technology   |  | Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1): 
    Click here for 7 full quotes
     OR click here for Martin Heinrich on other issues. 
    Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. (Dec 2020)
    More federal spending on transportation infrastructure. (Oct 2018)
    Supports Net Neutrality; reverse FCC's repeal. (Oct 2018)
    Invest in infrastructure and tech transfer. (Jun 2012)
    Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
    Voted NO on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
    Voted YES on delaying digital TV conversion by four months. (Mar 2009)
 | 
 
|  Francesca Lobato on Technology   |  | Democratic Senate Challenger: 
    Click here for Francesca Lobato on other issues. | 
 
|  Allen McCulloch on Technology   |  | Republican Challenger: 
    Click here for Allen McCulloch on other issues. | 
 
|  Steve Pearce on Technology   |  | Republican Representative (NM-2): 
    Click here for 10 full quotes
     OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues. 
    Net Neutrality rules undermine the free market. (Oct 2018)
    Voted YES on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
    Voted YES on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
    Voted YES on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
    Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
    Voted NO on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
    Voted YES on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
    Voted YES on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
    Voted YES on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
    Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access. (Oct 2007)
 | 
 
|  David Pfeffer on Technology   |  | Republican Challenger: 
    Click here for David Pfeffer on other issues. | 
 
|  Harry Teague on Technology   |  | Democrat (until 2010) (District 2): 
    Click here for 2 full quotes
     OR click here for Harry Teague on other issues. 
    Voted YES on delaying digital TV conversion by four months. (Mar 2009)
    No performance royalties for radio music. (Mar 2009)
 | 
 
|  Tom Udall on Technology   |  | Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3): 
    Click here for 14 full quotes
     OR click here for Tom Udall on other issues. 
    Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. (Dec 2020)
    FactCheck: Los Alamos budget stable but Recession cost jobs. (Aug 2014)
    Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
    Voted NO on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
    Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
    Voted YES on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
    Voted YES on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
    Voted NO on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
    Voted NO on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
    Voted NO on allowing telephone monopolies to offer Internet access. (Feb 2002)
    Chief information officer to digitize federal government. (Aug 2000)
    Promote internet via Congressional Internet Caucus. (Jan 2001)
    Criminal penalties for e-mail spamming. (Feb 2001)
    Require websites to police for copyrighted materials. (May 2011)
 | 
 
|  Heather Wilson on Technology   |  | Republican Representative (NM-1): 
    Click here for 11 full quotes
     OR click here for Heather Wilson on other issues. 
    Voted YES on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
    Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
    Voted YES on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
    Voted YES on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
    Voted YES on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
    Voted YES on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
    Voted NO on allowing telephone monopolies to offer Internet access. (Feb 2002)
    Criminal penalties for e-mail spamming. (Feb 2001)
    Require text on TV for visually-impaired viewers. (Apr 2005)
    Facilitate nationwide 2-1-1 phone line for human services. (Jan 2007)
    Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access. (Oct 2007)
 | 
 
|  Jeff Bingaman on Technology   |  | Democratic Sr Senator (NM): 
    Click here for 9 full quotes
     OR click here for Jeff Bingaman on other issues. 
    Supports "Fairness Doctrine" requiring balance in talk radio. (Nov 2009)
    Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
    Voted NO on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
    Voted YES on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
    Voted NO on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
    Voted YES on telecomm deregulation. (Feb 1996)
    Require websites to police for copyrighted materials. (May 2011)
    No performance royalties for radio music. (Mar 2009)
    Let companies share Y2K plans with no risk of lawsuits. (Oct 1998)
 | 
 
|  Teresa Leger Fernandez on Technology   |  | Democrat (District 3): 
    Click here for the full quote
     OR click here for Teresa Leger Fernandez on other issues. 
    Need strong investments in schools, internet, health care. (Feb 2021)
 | 
 
|  Yvette Herrell on Technology   |  | Republican (District  2): 
    Click here for Yvette Herrell on other issues. | 
 
|  Valerie Plame on Technology   |  | Democrat (District 3): 
    Click here for Valerie Plame on other issues. | 
 
|  Melanie Stansbury on Technology   |  | Democrat (District 1): 
    Click here for the full quote
     OR click here for Melanie Stansbury on other issues. 
    Create plan to deliver broadband internet statewide. (Mar 2021)
 | 
 
|  Heather Wilson on Technology   |  | Republican Representative (NM-1): 
    Click here for 11 full quotes
     OR click here for Heather Wilson on other issues. 
    Voted YES on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
    Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
    Voted YES on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
    Voted YES on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
    Voted YES on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
    Voted YES on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
    Voted NO on allowing telephone monopolies to offer Internet access. (Feb 2002)
    Criminal penalties for e-mail spamming. (Feb 2001)
    Require text on TV for visually-impaired viewers. (Apr 2005)
    Facilitate nationwide 2-1-1 phone line for human services. (Jan 2007)
    Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access. (Oct 2007)
 | 
 
 
 |  |  |  
 
 
 |