Crystal Diamond
Crystal Diamond | |
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Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 35th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 19, 2021 | |
Preceded by | John Arthur Smith |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Elephant Butte, New Mexico, U.S. |
Education | New Mexico State University (BS) |
Crystal Diamond 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
Diamond 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] Diamond defeated Martinez-Parra in the November general election and assumed office on January 19, 2021.[4] Diamond won 11,256 votes to Martinez-Parra's 8,135, for a margin of 58% to 42%.[2] Prior to Diamond's general election win, the 35th district had not been represented by a Republican in 65 years.[5][6]
Personal life
Diamond lives in Elephant Butte, New Mexico.[7]
References
- ^ The Candidate (September 25, 2020). "Q&A: Senate District 35 Candidate Crystal R. Diamond". abqjournal.com. Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "Crystal Diamond". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "The NM Political Report » Neomi Martinez-Parra". The NM Political Report. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Lee, Morgan; Attanasio, Cedar (November 4, 2020). "New Mexico Democrats gain steam for progressive priorities". apnews.com. Santa Fe: AP News. Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ Bryan, Susan Montoya (November 5, 2020). "Top Democrat says district will be redrawn after GOP win". apnews.com. Albuquerque: AP News. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ KUNM News (November 4, 2020). "WED: Democrats Gain Steam In Legislature, COVID-19 Cases Top 50,000; + More". www.kunm.org. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ D'Ammassa, Algernon (November 4, 2020). "Republican Diamond could replace John Arthur Smith; Dems lead in other NM Senate races". lcsun-news.com. Las Cruces Sun-News. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
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