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Ramona Goolsby

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Secretary of State

2026 New Mexico Secretary of State — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 23, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 New Mexico Secretary of State — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Official candidacy
Secretary of State · Republican · Candidate
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New Mexico Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List

Office: Secretary of State

Candidate: RAMONA L GOOLSBY

Party: Republican

Ballot status: Qualified

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About Ramona

Source-published biography

Her career spans more than three decades of service. As a retired Family Nurse Practitioner with 33 years as a nurse and 20 as an FNP, practicing at the VA and Kiamichi Family Medical Center, her approach has always been the same: treat every person with precision and accountability, and make sure the systems behind the work are just as sound as the work itself. That discipline runs through everything she has done: Officer in the U.S. Army Reserves, staff accountant for a CPA firm, small business owner for over 40 years, and manager of a 380-acre ranch where she practiced soil and water conservation for four decades, earning her Master Cattleman certification from Oklahoma State University in 2005.

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Her career spans more than three decades of service. As a retired Family Nurse Practitioner with 33 years as a nurse and 20 as an FNP, practicing at the VA and Kiamichi Family Medical Center, her approach has always been the same: treat every person with precision and accountability, and make sure the systems behind the work are just as sound as the work itself. That discipline runs through everything she has done: Officer in the U.S. Army Reserves, staff accountant for a CPA firm, small business owner for over 40 years, and manager of a 380-acre ranch where she practiced soil and water conservation for four decades, earning her Master Cattleman certification from Oklahoma State University in 2005.

About Ramona

Source-published biography

Since settling in New Mexico, Ramona has thrown herself into public life. She sponsored all six referendum bills in New Mexico and served as designated agent for HB7, SB13, and SB180. She has partnered with nonprofits and advocacy organizations working on election integrity, constitutional rights, and community education across the state. In November 2025, she was elected to the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, where she champions urban stormwater capture, soil health initiatives, and strict fiscal accountability for public funds.

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Since settling in New Mexico, Ramona has thrown herself into public life. She sponsored all six referendum bills in New Mexico and served as designated agent for HB7, SB13, and SB180. She has partnered with nonprofits and advocacy organizations working on election integrity, constitutional rights, and community education across the state. In November 2025, she was elected to the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, where she champions urban stormwater capture, soil health initiatives, and strict fiscal accountability for public funds.

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Elections, ethics, and government accountability

Candidate position

Support commonsense voter ID so New Mexicans can have confidence that every ballot is tied to an eligible voter.

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Support commonsense voter ID so New Mexicans can have confidence that every ballot is tied to an eligible voter.

Elections, ethics, and government accountability

Candidate position

Maintain accurate voter rolls by removing outdated registrations for people who have moved, died, or become ineligible, while protecting lawful voters from mistakes.

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Maintain accurate voter rolls by removing outdated registrations for people who have moved, died, or become ineligible, while protecting lawful voters from mistakes.

Elections, ethics, and government accountability

Candidate position

Every eligible voter should be able to vote, and every legal vote should be counted accurately.

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Every eligible voter should be able to vote, and every legal vote should be counted accurately.

Elections, ethics, and government accountability

Candidate position

Enforce campaign finance and lobbying laws fairly, consistently, and without political favoritism.

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Enforce campaign finance and lobbying laws fairly, consistently, and without political favoritism.

Public finance, audits, and accountability

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Run the office with professionalism, transparency, and respect for taxpayer dollars.

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Run the office with professionalism, transparency, and respect for taxpayer dollars.

Secure & Straightforward Voting

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Secure & Straightforward Voting

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Secure & Straightforward Voting

Ensure Eligible Voters Can Register and Vote

Candidate position
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Ensure every eligible voter can register and vote clearly and confidently.

  • Preserve the access commitment and eligibility qualifier.
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Count Every Legal Vote Accurately

Candidate position
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Ensure every legal vote is counted accurately.

  • Preserve the accuracy objective without implying current misconduct.
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Require Common-Sense Voter Identification

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Support a voter-identification requirement intended to verify that ballots are tied to eligible voters.

  • Preserve the proposed verification mechanism and attribute its purpose.
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Remove Outdated or Ineligible Registrations

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Maintain accurate voter rolls by removing registrations for people who moved, died, or became ineligible while protecting lawful voters from errors.

  • Preserve the list-maintenance mechanism and voter-protection safeguard.
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Enforce Campaign-Finance and Lobbying Laws Fairly

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Enforce campaign-finance and lobbying laws consistently and without political favoritism.

  • Preserve the enforcement commitment and neutrality standard.
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Run a Transparent, Taxpayer-Respecting Office

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Goal / Priority

Administer the Secretary of State's office professionally and transparently while respecting taxpayer dollars.

  • Preserve the three explicit administrative standards.
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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 New Mexico candidate record — Ramona Goolsby

    New Mexico Secretary of State

    Open New Mexico Secretary of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Ramona Goolsby — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Ramona Goolsby campaign

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    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Ramona Goolsby — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Ramona Goolsby campaign

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  4. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Ramona Goolsby — New Mexico campaign-finance disclosure search

    New Mexico Secretary of State

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