Re-Elect
Craig Brandt
NM Senate District 40
Fighting For New Mexico
Meet Craig
Craig Brandt was elected to the State Senate in 2012 after serving as Vice President of the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education. He has sponsored 16 pieces of legislation that have become law. As a member of the Senate Education Committee, Craig continues to advocate for the students to be the focus of our education systems and not the adults. His PE credit law restored local control to school boards.
In the Senate Public Affairs Committee, Craig championed Constitutional rights and limited government intrusion. He has carried several DUI reform bills, including one that consolidated DWI laws and redirected alcohol taxes to mandatory treatment programs.
Since 2020, Craig has served as the Senate Minority Whip, continuing to lead with integrity and dedication. He remains committed to representing the strong Constitutional conservative values of his constituents.
Building a Stronger New Mexico with Effective Legislation and Leadership
Priorities
Reducing Crime
Worked with the Attorney General, District Attorneys Association and the Governor's office to revamp our RICO statute to go after organized crime, and criminal gangs. Sponsored legislation to Strengthen laws dealing with repeat offenders, shooting threats, felons with firearms, and the trafficking of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.
Healthcare Accessibility
We face a severe shortage of medical providers in our State and Senator Brandt has been Recognized by the NM Medical Society as a Champion for your healthcare. He led the effort to remove GRT from health care. Is taking on the trial attorneys to return Medical Malpractice insurance to reasonable rates. Addressing high insurance payout caps, pre authorizations by insurance companies and offering loan repayment programs to attract doctors.
Border Security
Increasing patrols, using advanced technology, collaborating with authorities, respecting human rights, addressing economic impacts, and protecting communities from crime.
Accomplishments
Saving Puesta
Del Sol
Elementary
When Senator Brandt heard about the early childhood department's illegal order that would have forced RRPS to turn Puesta Del Sol into a Pre-School, he jumped into action. Within 24 hours the Secretary of the department rescinded the order and the situation was resolved.
2023 Tax Package
Medical GRT
Exemption
During the 2023 legislative session Senator Brandt was the Republican's chief negotiator of the Tax package. His efforts and relationships in the Senate ensured that Medical procedures and treatments were exempt from GRT, saving both patients and doctors.
2024 SB135
Step Therapy Guidelines
cosponsored SB 135 that ensured that insurance companies could no longer require preauthorizations to treat very serious medical conditions.
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