Statement of EDF Action President David Kieve
WASHINGTON, DC, June 2, 2026 – EDF Action congratulates Representatives Yanira Gurrola (HD 16), Diane Torres-Velásquez (HD 30), Anita Gonzales (HD 70), and Michelle Paulene Abeyta (HD 69), and candidates Yolanda Jaramillo (HD 41) and Lori Martinez (HD 37), on their victories in New Mexico’s Democratic State House primaries.
“These leaders have demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering clean, affordable energy,” said David Kieve, president of EDF Action, “while protecting the health and economic well-being of New Mexico communities. Their victories reflect growing support for pragmatic, forward-looking solutions that will help shape the state’s energy future and strengthen its role as an energy leader. EDF Action is proud to have spent a decade supporting candidates who are poised to lead and deliver for New Mexicans.”
During the primary, EDF Action Votes invested $100,000 supporting legislative candidates on top of a six-figure investment supporting gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland.
- David Kieve, president, EDF Action