Crystal Diamond
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 35th district
Assumed office
January 19, 2021
Preceded byJohn Arthur Smith
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Elephant Butte, New Mexico, U.S.
EducationNew 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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Crystal Diamond". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  3. ^ "The NM Political Report » Neomi Martinez-Parra". The NM Political Report. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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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