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Nominations Open for 14 Temporary
Rank-and-File Native American SCC Positions
The Native American Democratic Caucus of New Mexico (NADCNM) is now accepting nominations for 14 Temporary Rank-and-File Native American State Central Committee (SCC) positions for the remainder of the 2025–2027 term. These seats were created through a DPNM Judicial Council Consent Disposition to strengthen Native representation within the Democratic Party of New Mexico.
These positions are open to all Native American Democrats living in New Mexico — including citizens of New Mexico Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations, as well as Native relatives whose homelands are outside the state, such as Alaska Native, Lakota, Comanche, Cherokee, Ojibwe, and many others who now call New Mexico home!
These temporary seats offer a meaningful opportunity to participate at one of the highest levels of DPNM, help shape decisions, and represent the perspectives and priorities of Native American Democrats across the state.
State Central Committee Duties & Responsibilities
Help Set the Direction of the Party
SCC members are part of the statewide governing body that guides the Democratic Party between conventions. Your perspective helps influence priorities, strategy, and how the party shows up for Native communities.
Shape the Rules and Policies That Affect All of Us
You’ll vote on updates to party rules, bylaws, budgets and resolutions — the decisions that determine how the party operates and what values it stands behind.
Lift Up Native Issues and Sovereignty
These seats exist to ensure tribal nations and urban Native communities have a direct voice at the party level. You can bring forward concerns, ideas, and solutions and help keep Native priorities visible.
Represent Your Community at the State Level
You’ll serve as a bridge between your tribal community, Native organizations, and the state party — sharing information both ways and helping build stronger relationships.
Participate in Committees (Optional but Powerful)
If you choose, you can join committees like Rules, Platform/Resolutions, or Affirmative Action — places where major decisions and proposals are shaped before they reach the full SCC.
Important Dates
++++++ Nomination Period ++++++
Opens: April 3, 2026
Closes: April 23, 2026 at 5 PM
(Nominations may be submitted by any Native American Democrat registered in New Mexico, including self nominations.)
++++++ Nomination Ends & Google Forms Due ++++++
Deadline: April 23, 2026 at 7 PM
++++++ Selection Committee Review & Selection ++++++
Review Begins: April 24, 2026
Review Ends: April 28, 2026
Selection Committee SCC Position Elections: April 28, 2026
Allocations of the 14 Temporary Seats
Congressional District 1: 4 seats
Congressional District 2: 5 seats
Congressional District 3: 5 seats
Call for Selection Committee Volunteers!
Selection Committee Volunteers
NADCNM is seeking volunteers to serve on the Selection Committee to help choose the 14 Temporary SCC members. Volunteers should be available for at least 2.5 hours between April 24 to April 28, 2026
Please note, you must not be a candidate for the Native American SCC positions. If you would like to join us in selecting our Rank-and-File Native American SCC members, please email us at nativecaucus@nmdemocrats.org.
Let's Get Started!
If you should have any quesitons, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at nativecaucus@nmdemocrats.org.
Thank you for supporting Native representation and civic participation in our beloved State of New Mexico!
— NADCNM Leadership Team: Laurie, Karilyn, Reyaun
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