The Navajo citizen and business owner met KUNM outside a bookstore at Coronado Mall to discuss her message, her views on election fraud and COVID vaccines, as well as the statement she believes her campaign will make on Election Day. But Bedonie said she is forging meaningful connections with voters. border-radius: 50%; Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Okay. Of course, DeSantis supporting Mark didnt hurt!! So she switched sides. And I think the people are ready for that., by Nash Jones, KUNM News, Source New Mexico October 18, 2022. Federal courts | In an announcement video, Bedonie says, I am a woman of courage and I have worked tirelessly to formulate a liberating plan for the beautiful state of New Mexico., The heaviest burdens that weigh my mind are what we need to do to save our state: energy, safety, law enforcement support, education, reducing taxes, cutting the red tape for small businesses, freedom, independence, jobs, agriculture, forestry, and all of our very precious industries here in New Mexico. Choose wisely! What a tragic outcome if this comes to pass.. Shes outed herself as a libertarian turned screwball. Time for straight talk from Sen. Heinrich, Lawsuit: ENMU didn't act on athletes' sexual assault allegations, Pass the Sauce and just about every other nickname, Can NMSU be global and homegrown? display: block; So far, a half-dozen New Mexicans have announced they are running for governor.The Republican field has multiple candidates, including . background-color: #003388; The campaigns have paid particular attention to a few key issues: crime, the economy and education. KOAT did reach out to Karen Bedonie for an interview on Wednesday, but did not hear back. } Tribes need tax revenue. I am Republican and Im voting for her because I can. Bedonie had about 3% of the vote. And we already own our own plumbing company, me and my husband. width: 100%; New Mexico gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022 Facing off against two well-funded opponents Democratic Gov. .votebox_legend { .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} You can unsubscribe at any time. Create a password that only you will remember. height: 100%; padding-left: 0; } font-weight: 100; The Navajo citizen discussed her message, her views on election fraud and COVID vaccines, as well as the statement she believes her campaign will make on Election Day. } "I always describe myself as an American first.". margin-bottom: 0; It is important. And we already own our own plumbing company, me and my husband. display: inline-block; Libertarian my ass! As a mother of five daughters, we will bear arms to protect ourselves. Its not a choice for us, its a matter of the lesser evil. padding-bottom: 3px; Bedonie released a 35-minute video explanation on Monday, saying what she meant was she believed Ronchetti was splitting the vote. font-weight: bold; } It takes a lot of coordination and brain power to run a campaign as good as this, Bedonie said. But with a growing family, she now runs a flower shop. letter-spacing: .04em; I will stand by my words. line-height: 1.5em; Youre polling at 8% and yet you say it is Ronchetti that is splitting the vote? Bedonie denies the allegations, saying her campaign had nothing to do with the billboard. So I thought, Well, why do I keep fighting this? And so I thought about it and I thought, OK, theres three major parties in New Mexico, and the Libertarians dont have a candidate.. Ensuring compliance and remaining transparent and honest with voters is required by law and is every candidates responsibility.. This is simply your arrogance, bitterness, and narcissism guaranteeing that we, the people of New Mexico, will be forced to endure another term of one of the worst governors in modern history. Went back and read several previous stories and subsequent comments about Ronchetti not one was in favor or him as a candidate for governor. background-color: #ccc; .votebox_bp_logo { font-weight: 300; There was a problem saving your notification. background-color: #f9d334; Some Republicans have pushed for Bedonie to drop out of the race, though voting is already underway and the deadline for parties to fill a vacancy on the ballot was Aug. 30. Required fields are marked *. I will be working on a video and upload it to youtube in the next couple weeks. As of publication, Bedonies remarks in the video have reached around 5,000 views on Twitter. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { } Bedonie said she educates her children at home. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { She is nothing but a spoiler. One Year Ago, July 24th, 2020: Kris Kobach (KS) 2020 Update New Mexico gubernatorial candidates give their views on abortion width: 43%; font-size: .9em; I dont know whos worse. Follow Daniel J. Chacn on Twitter @danieljchacon. The machines have been the subject of unfounded conspiracy theories. display: inline-block; margin-top: 0px; He will never be governor as long as I am alive and well and in this race. You can go do your own research and decide for yourself who to vote for. .inner_percentage { I ended up going into construction technology and I became a supervisor. padding-left: 10px; you know it!!!! What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? .survey-result {padding:10px;} .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} font-size: 12px; width: 57%; "I am running for the governor for of New Mexico. Editors Note: The Journal this week is publishing profiles on New Mexicos candidates for governor. We need to stop depending on the government and supplements. At Coronado Mall in Albuquerque, Bedonie said shed been enjoying being among the people for an afternoon amid a busy campaign. display: inline; Kmart may be gone, but Carlisle Crossing is "long term investment" for New York shopping center developer. David had the courage to stand against Goliath, but he also had a track record against a lion and a bear, and he had a sling. I have nothing to do with her.. These people are cheating because no way the people would put her back in as governor. Thank you sooooo much for your unselfish service to the state you claim to love! margin-top: 1em; Vying for the position are Democrat John D. Allen and Republican Paul Pacheco both of whom ran in a crowded primary back in June. .votebox-scroll-container { Ballotpedia features 408,486 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Our family is the most important thing in my life, and thats what really put me on the political trail because politics began to impact our lives when we couldnt make enough money, she said. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Karen also believes in: .survey-result {padding:10px;} font-size: 12px; The original full video from Bedonie can be viewed here. } Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. padding-left: 10px; "I'm a Navajo Native American," she said. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { color: #888; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. The Republican field has multiple candidates, including businesswoman and mother of eight, Karen Bedonie. } "Fellow Republican and businesswoman Rebecca Dow is also in the race, as is veteran and businessman Greg Zanetti and veteran and businessman Jay Block.Whoever wins the Republican primary will likely face off against Democratic incumbent Michelle Lujan Grisham. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bedonie, 47, is a mother of eight children, each of whom was home-schooled. border: 1px solid #999; She said she has no plans to concede the race or accept the election results because New Mexico uses Dominion machines to help county clerks count ballots. .widget-row.Democratic { Published: Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 10:12AMUpdated: Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 10:33PM. "Bedonie said she educates her children at home.Bedonie said she has a background in contracting and was a welder. display: inline-block; } The general election is in the fall. border:1px solid #FFB81F; Bedonie hasnt held an elected public office, ensuring, she said, that she is beholden to no special interest. Bedonie is also not vaccinated against COVID-19, believing the vaccine causes strokes among other ailments. Lujan Grisham led by eight percentage points in the most recent Journal Poll over Ronchetti 50% to 42%. Michelle Lujan Grisham and her Republican challenger Mark Ronchetti. Shes gonna have to literally try and hope and I dont even know if that woman knows how to pray that we dont beat her, but I think were gonna beat her because were looking at 85% of Democrats that cant stand her. overflow: hidden; On the dawn of the 2022 Election Year, the New Mexico Republican Party begins activities for the '22 Pre-Convention. margin: 0px 10px; 89.9 FM Live From The University Of New Mexico, PublishedOctober 13, 2022 at 6:58 PM MDT. Ronchetti is not a conservative, hes not a New Mexican. On Saturday, businesswoman Karen Bedonie of Mexican Springs, north of Gallup, entered the 2022 race for governor of New Mexico, making her the second Republican to announce their candidacy following Sandoval County Commissioner Jay Block who announced last Saturday. background-color: #f9f9f9; Two Years Ago, July 24th, 2019: Kris Kobach (KS) 2019 Update New Mexico governor candidates view border through law enforcement lens You can unsubscribe at any time. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Dan McKay / Journal Staff Writer Counties | >> I AM RUNNING FOR THE GOVERNOR FOR OF NEW MEXICO. background-color: red; The seat is being vacated by Rep. Ben Ray Lujn, a Democrat seeking a U.S. Senate seat. She says the difficulty of providing for her eight children is what pushed her into politics. The announcement video, which features inter-spliced photographs of Bedonie holding a rife, posing with law enforcers, her husband, and her family, portrayed her campaigns focuses on a family, faith, and freedoms-based message. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Tim Walsh, founder of Trident Tuition Funds, a nonprofit organization, is running for governor arguing "all New . Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Will then be 4 years of shame for Bedonie as New Mexicans suffer more years under despotic rule. God bless you for standing up for what our state needs. vertical-align: top; People say, Oh, the Democrats and Libertarians are merging. So she is cheering for MLG?!?! Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners. On August 25, 2021, Republican gubernatorial candidate Karen Bedonie had a one-on-one interview with Pion Post editor John Block to discuss the 2022 governor's race to take out Gov. color:white; ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } background-color: green; "Ronald Reagan was one of the biggest inspirations for me to speak of less government and for the people," she said. But then we need to start enriching and creating generational wealth.. Im about creating jobs, she said. Libertarian Karen Bedonie Bedonie, a Navajo Nation member who lives in McKinley County, initially announced her gubernatorial run as a Republican, only to seek the Libertarian nomination instead. This is the type of bitterness that many GOP folks here in NM always engage in. She described herself as 100% pro-life and believes abortion is a form of genocide. height: 22px; He didnt even have a team on the ground.. Whose example would you like to follow, and why? } Fellow Republican and businesswoman Rebecca Dow is also in the race, as is veteran and businessman Greg Zanetti and veteran and businessman Jay Block. Thoughrecent polls have her garnering the support of between 3% and 7% of likely voters, she says shes determined to keep campaigning. .widget-img { background-color: white; She said it was those economic ideas, as well as the fact that she is conservative on social issues like opposing abortion access, that made her gravitate toward the Republican Party. Im seeing Bedonie Signs popping up everywhere. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { vertical-align: top; .widget-value { You need political victories, not idiotic vote burning to have it out with NMGOP for failing so often. She is not taking the hint that her conspiracy-peddling ways have no place in politics, as she has thrown her hat in to the ring as a challenger to Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham in 2022. .results_table_container { } .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} Michelle Lujan Grisham. That man cannot win this race. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. She must be defeated in order for New Mexico to move forward into the new free world to come that is sweeping the US Republican Party and beginning to wake up woke Dems who do not see what has been happening to us for centuries. margin-bottom: -2px !important; They took pictures with us. She denies the accusation. Write-in candidate faces ex-Republican in Libertarian race for governor On the road, Libertarian candidate for governor seeks out voters And in the Facebook video, Bedonie made clear that she has no wish to help the governor. She had support from just 5% of likely voters in the Journal Poll conducted a month ago, putting her 35 points behind Ronchetti and 42 behind Lujan Grisham. School districts | Its the teachings that have shaped my life to become a loving person and a hard worker.. And I think the people are ready for that.. Source New Mexico maintains editorial independence. No more. "When the government comes and says, 'We're here to help,' that means you should be really worried.". Pursue a forensic audit after every election. "I am running for the governor for of New Mexico. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { Both are running to unseat Democrat first-term Gov. "Kos" and "Daily Kos" are registered trademarks of Kos Media, LLC. Trailing in polls, Libertarian candidate for NM governor expects to NOW I know why!! font-size: 0.9em; 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOAT-TV. >> RONALD REAGAN WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST INSPIRATIONS FOR ME TO SPEAK OF LESS GOVERNMENT ANDOR F THE PEOPLE AND WHEN THE GOVERNMENT COMES AND SAYS WERE HE TOER HELP THAT MEANS YOU SHOULD BE REALLY WORRIED. But my jewelry is mostly Southwestern. margin-top: 1px; But this just totally disgusted me.
} Three men sentenced in torture, killings of 14- and 15-year-old boys in 2018, Double Exposure: Bringing to light the untold - and untrue - stories behind the pictures. Congressional Representative Yvette Herrell, NM governors race hones in on crime, education and the economy ahead of general election, Post-Roe, abortion is playing a central role in NM governor's race, Amid high crime, BernCo voters set to pick new sheriff, Stansbury seeks to retain seat in CD1 against Republican challenger and write-in candidate. NM is a political Rats Nest theres not one politican in the state thats not a Weasel. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { But she has them beat in one category spending on travel, lodging and meals, according to campaign finance reports. Yeah, were going to make an actual statement in New Mexico, she said. You have permission to edit this article. Jan 1, 2023 - Entire chalet for $342. } Bedonie fools herself thinking she can take enough votes away from both candidates to win, but the reality is people against MLG have made up their minds long ago and Bedonies presence just takes away undecided votes from Ronchetti a WHOLE LOT more than it will from MLG! ( {SOT} >> I HAVE EIGHT CHILDREN. So, she decided to take a vocational path instead. Sounds like more cheating by the demonic democrap party. Trailing in polls, Libertarian candidate for governor expects to 'make One of the highest profile moments in her campaign came when a Republican Party official filed an ethics complaint, alleging that her campaign illegally coordinated with a group not registered with the states campaign finance system that paid for a billboard in support of Bedonie. BEDONIE Governor 2022 and includes a photo of Bedonie and her official campaign logo. .results_table { Shame on you. Libertarians and those like them need to be distanced and dissolved if they deliver a political victory to the Dems over pettiness. Protect Native American life, lands, water and Sovereignty. However,like New Mexicos soleRepublican congressional Rep. Yvette Herrell, Bedonie has cast doubt on the validity of the 2020 presidential election. Cant even find out where she stands on the issues. Two years ago, she ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination in the 3rd Congressional District. } She started out studying engineering at Northern Arizona University. So I thought, Well, why do I keep fighting this? And so I thought about it and I thought, Okay, there's three major parties in New Mexico, and the Libertarians don't have a candidate.. [1], .votebox { She asked to meet outside the malls bookstore because shes a big reader. overflow-y: auto; GOP candidate announces bid for governor - Albuquerque Journal } margin-bottom: 1px; .results_row.winner { .infobox { But, proportionally, none of the gubernatorial hopefuls has dished it up like Republican-turned-Libertarian Karen Bedonie. What a sore loser!!!! Bedonie is a Wolf in sheep clothing. SANTA FE Libertarian Karen Bedonie is pushing back on criticism that she will play a spoiler role and keep Republican Mark Ronchetti from overtaking Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham in the governors race. I literally havent said a thing. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. background-color: #f9d334; font-weight: 200; American Energy with Safety However,like New Mexico's sole Republican Congressional Representative Yvette Herrell, Bedonie has cast doubt on the validity of the 2020 presidential election. Required fields are marked *. She noted to the Journal that Republicans lost a two-person contest for governor in 2018, when no Libertarian ran. background-color: green; My thoughts exactly! Libertarian candidate Bedonie: GOP's Ronchetti 'cannot win with me in Storytelling and community education have consistently been at the core of Nashs varied career and are, in part, what brought them to KUNM, first as a volunteer host with Spoken Word Hour and NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, then as a staff member in the KUNM newsroom, hosting Morning Edition (2018-2021) and reporting. Keep in mind, the Base republican voter in NM voted for Ronchetti. display: block; She says the difficulty of providing for her eight children is what pushed her into politics. SANTA FE Karen Bedonies day often starts about 4 a.m. By nature, she said, shes an early riser, eager to start work and prepare for a long day of campaigning making calls to supporters, recording online videos and traveling the state to meet voters over a meal. Karen Bedonie (Libertarian Party) ran for election for Governor of New Mexico. Hes a known face and is electable against MLG. Bedonie has good intent to want to be Governor to unseat crazy MLG but Bedonie has just shown how dislocated from realism she truly is! A billboard supporting Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Karen Bedonie is located in Torrance County. 2022 New Mexico gubernatorial election - Wikipedia Karen believes that the freedom and safety of the individual should always rest with the individual. margin-right: 12px; Im about the agriculture. .votebox-results-cell--check { Shame on you Bedonie! Its scary to think of those poor children who have suffered and news hiding families destroyed by the fake pandemic.
.contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} She also said that she believes that Dominion vote-counting machines are not certified correctly and that she witnessed ballot harvesting in 2020, echoing widely disseminated fraud theories that have been debunked bythe New Mexico secretary of state. Voters are entitled to know whos funding Bedonies campaign.. Bedonie says she dedicates much of her campaigning to in-person conversations with voters. .race_header { background-color: #f4f4f4; That man cannot win this race. SHELLY: SO FAR NO OTHER DEMOCRATS HAVE ANNOUNCED T. So far, a half-dozen New Mexicans have announced they are running for governor.The Republican field has multiple candidates, including businesswoman and mother of eight, Karen Bedonie. Karen Bedonie announces candidacy for New Mexico governor - Pion Post max-height: 580px; Bedonie said she would advocate for right to try legislation allowing access to unapproved treatments for cancer and other diseases. Michelle Lujan Grisham and her Republican challenger, former meteorologist Mark Ronchetti, is in its final stretch. Jul. .non_result_row div { "I always describe myself as an American first. But with a growing family, she now runs a flower shop.She is one of at least four Republican candidates running for governor. .widget-row { letter-spacing: .03em; So, I ALMOST voted for Karen until I saw she has NO WAY of winning. The only comfort I find in this race is that man cannot win with me in the way, Bedonie said in an Oct. 16 video posted to Facebook. width: 100%; According to the latest campaign finance reports, meals account for. Folks want Bedonie to drop out of the race so that they will feel better in their belief that maybe Ronchetti wont beat us up as badly as MLG has done. is there an email list I can get on for you? You got my vote Brad, Your email address will not be published. Bedonie is a citizen of the Navajo Nation and lives on the New Mexico portion of the reservation. } Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Lujan Grisham has been a controversial figure in New Mexico, grabbing national headlines for her hostility toward New Mexicans during COVID-19 and her penchant to ram through extreme far-left legislation to further her agenda. Write-in candidate faces ex-Republican in Libertarian race for governor They took it out of context, and they chopped it up just like they did to Trump. She added, Its out of context. I am disgusted that she says that man cannot win without me in the way. I think shes an MLG what do you call it.thrown in there to throw the race to MLG. .race_header.libertarian { $('#candidate-connection-email-119170').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); On Saturday, businesswoman Karen Bedonie of Mexican Springs, north of Gallup, entered the 2022 race for governor of New Mexico, making her the second Republican to announce their candidacy following Sandoval County Commissioner Jay Block who announced last Saturday. You have so many people out there that, yeah, Im seeing an actual difference between the polls and whats really happening in reality.. font-weight: bold; Source. She was also one of the very small caucus of Native Americans for Trump, which indicates she never has heard him discuss his very, very racist feelings on our countrys indigenous peoples. As far back as the inception of this state, they drew the lines around my family. vertical-align: middle; States keep taking it. New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020, District of Columbia (board of education), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Karen_Bedonie&oldid=8787425, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. I voted for Mark for senator (I think he really won). "Ronald Reagan was one of the biggest inspirations for me to speak of less government and for the people," she said. She calls herself a Christian with so much vindictivenesss in her heart? He has more upside than Bedonie and polls better. Stay up to speed on all the latest local and national political news. .percentage_number { Both are running to unseat Democrat first-term Gov. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Democrat Gov. } Daily Kos moves in solidarity with the Black community. But it was high pressure, and she says there were liberal studies prerequisites that taught ideas she didn't support, including theories about gender. Karen Bedonie did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. Exactly. .infobox p { div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. overflow-x: auto; div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } They talked to us. Five Years Ago, July 24th, 2016: Kris Kobach (KS) 2016 Update Great Jones Cookware Review: Is It Worth Buying? Sounds like this hateful witch was paid off to split the vote. background-color: #003388; font-size: 1.2em; So she switched sides. Karen Bedonie is the Libertarian candidate for governor in New Mexico. Im not working for that woman, Bedonie said. Four Years Ago, July 24th, 2017: Kris Kobach (KS) 2017 Update I'm about creating jobs, she said. position: absolute; Bedonie, who had been seeking the Republican nomination for governor, changed her party affiliation Jan. 27. Welcome to what is the 1007th original profile here at Crazy/Stupid Republican of the Day, where well be profiling Karen Bedonie, a 2020 candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in New Mexicos 3rd Congressional District and yet the latest in our far-too-long line of Republicans who ran for Congress in 2020 while also being supporters of the Qanon conspiracy theory. So then I started to branch out into small business, trying to supplement, and thats when I ran into politics head on the red tape that stops you, the one that taxes you to death.. background-color: #003388; word-wrap: break-word; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, }) Michelle Lujan Grisham, current events, and what Bedonie brings to the race. float: right; } position: relative; The complaint, filed Thursday by Brett Kokinadis, who is the first vice chairman of the Republican Party of Santa Fe County and director of the Stop MLG political action committee, alleges unlawful coordination, among other violations. The polls arent necessarily accurate, she said. Why was California psychologist was the No. An American Native Navajo woman, Karen Bedonie, enters the race for Governor of New Mexico. The Libertarian gubernatorial candidate has logged 183,000 miles and. color: black; But it was high pressure, and she says there were liberal studies prerequisites that taught ideas she didnt support, including theories about gender. Especially with history, American history how it ties into Native American history..