Position Sought
New Mexico State Senate, District 39
Current Position
New Mexico State Senate
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
New Mexico
Date of Primary Election
June 4, 2024
Primary Election Donation Limit
$5,500
Date of General Election
November 5, 2024
General Election Donation Limit
$5,500
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Cisgender Woman
Sexual Orientation
Lesbian
Connect with Liz Stefanics
Liz was elected as the first out gay/lesbian State Senator in New Mexico in 1993!
Biography
Liz Stefanics is serving in her 3rd four year term as a NM State Senator. Her district is primarily rural and covers parts of 6 counties. In 2025, she will start her 4th four year term as a NM State Senator. She served 8 years as a Santa Fe County Commissioner. She has experience in state government at the Human Services Department, the Risk Management Division, the Health Policy Commission; as Higher Education faculty; and in nonprofit management.