Melanie Ann Stansbury

Melanie Ann Stansbury is a candidate for United States Representative District 1 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 1, New Mexico.

Incumbent United States Representative in Albuquerque, NM

Also running: Ndidiamaka Ekwua Charlene Okpareke, Carlton R Pennington, Steve Jones.

Melanie Ann Stansbury is the Incumbent U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, serving since 2021. A Democrat, she previously worked as an ecology instructor and served in the New Mexico House of Representatives, also holding roles in the U.S. Senate and the White House Office of Management and Budget. Her policy priorities include addressing climate change, expanding renewable energy, protecting public lands, and ensuring water security. She advocates for government reform, campaign finance reform, healthcare, education, increased teacher pay, and responsible recreational cannabis legislation. Stansbury is dedicated to delivering results for New Mexico and elevating the voices of its residents.