governor

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) is the 32nd governor of New Mexico and previously served as a representative for New Mexico’s 1st congressional district.

Associations:

American Federation of Teachers

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Associations

Molina Healthcare

party

Democrat

jurisdiction

New Mexico

service dates

January 1, 2019 - Present

gender

Female

Personal Moments

1959

Born in New Mexico

Michelle Lujan was born to parents, Llewellyn and Sonja Lujan in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

1982

Gets Married

She marries Gregory Grisham.

1987

Graduates from the University of New Mexico School of Law

Grisham graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law, with a Juris Doctor.

2019

Sexual Battery Settlement

James Hallinan, a former campaign staffer and spokesperson, accused Lujan Grisham of sexual battery. A settlement was made to the law firm representing Hallinan for $62,500.

2021

Abuse of Public Funds

An investigation found Lujan Grisham used more than $6,500 from the governor's contingency fund to buy groceries, which included expensive steaks and alcohol.

Campaign History

2008

Ran for United States House of Representatives

She ran for the U.S. House of Representative, but she lost to Martin Heinrich.

2012

Ran Again for the same position

Determined, she ran for the U.S. House of Representative, and won.

2014

Defeated Opponent for re-election

Grisham was able to keep her position by defeating Republican opponent, Mike Frese, 59% to 41%.

2016

Defeated Another Opponent for re-election

She was able to defeat Republican opponent Richard Priem and keep her position.

2018

Runs for governor of New Mexico

Grisham wins the governor’s race.

2022

Running for re-election and remains governor of New Mexico

She defeats the Republican candidate Mark Ronchetti in the 2022 gubernatorial election.

Position on Key Issues

Civil Rights

Michelle Grisham is a supporter of same sex marriage and women’s rights. She advocates for legislation that pushes to protects same sex marriageand protect women’s autonomy when it comes to their bodies.

Drugs

Grisham supports legalizing marijuana and other drugs for recreational and medical usage.

Free Trade

She believes in free trade and that there shouldn’t be any limits to trading, and has been urging lawmakers to clap down on tariffs.

Key Issues:

Civil Rights

Drugs

Free Trade