But this is just the latest false attack Ronchettis campaign has lobbed against fellow Republicans in this primary season, sending out Glassburner as an attack dog to peddle false talking points and conspiracy theories about Republicans of every stripe.

   .contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Nov. 5LAS VEGAS, N.M. Not even snowfall could stop gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti from making five campaign stops Friday, starting with a fast-paced engagement at the Buffalo Hall . Ronchetti's campaign team is a mix of new and familiar faces. 		height: 56px; Albuquerque is one of the most violent cities in the nation. Whoever wins the GOP nomination next June would run against Lujan Grisham in the November 2022 general election. A proud New Mexican, Mark and Krysty want their children to be able to chase and realize their boldest dreams - right here, at home.Like many, Mark believes that elected leaders in Congress too often put politics ahead of the people they represent. Senator, it appears Ronchetti is more interested in playing the high school bully, name-calling, and pushing everyone in his way just to get what he wants. } .widget-value { 	width: 250px; 
. width: 250px; The Mark Ronchetti campaign's decision to keep a reporter out of his big Carlsbad event with Florida Gov. 		overflow-x: auto; Ronchetti's campaign said it had . 		display: block; We won't share it with anyone else. 	.votebox_legend .non_result_row {  If they can be silenced by being denied access, the members of the public are the ultimate victims.. While many might view his meteorologist job as only journalism-adjacent, he was close to journalists for long enough to learn that towing a party line is the work of propagandists: real journalists ask uncomfortable questions. 		color: #0645ad; Pundits also fail to weigh the impacts of the impending Roe v. Wade decision, the uproar over gun laws, or the Jan. 6 hearings. 		.race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} Ronchettis campaign fired back immediately, saying Dow has launched a desperate and false attack ad as she trails in the polls. We must invest more in tutoring and programs designed to help our kids makeup for the lost learning they have suffered as a result of the Governors extreme approach, while addressing their mental health needs. He's running for the U.S. Senate to truly be New Mexico's voice in the nation's capital, where he will work to keep America strong and well-protected, preserve and grow New Mexico's role in providing for our national defense, secure our southern border, and bring much-needed federal help in the daily fight against crime. .widget-key { 	} 	font-weight: bold; Apply today!  		top: 2px; 		} These totals are drawn from quarterly, monthly and semi-annual reports. 	} 
float:right; 		font-weight: 100; Hes no Republican or a Democrat. 	} After a brief stint in Oregon, Ronchetti returned to New Mexico in 2006 and has become a well-known television personality. 	} The Albuquerque meteorologist, who stepped down from his job at KRQE-TV last week amid escalating intrigue about his political plans, announced his campaign Wednesday morning. Blogger Nick Wilbur, of The Conservative New Mexican, has written that the remark has continued to haunt Ronchetti, but I think it haunted him right into a landslide win in the primary, while Dow, who repeatedly flaunted her loyalty to Trump, had a dismal showing. Mark Ronchetti did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. Cities | Everything in politics is calculated, and no campaign manager worth his salary would recommend a self-sacrifice to get more candidates on the ballot unless it was the only option they had. 	.inner_percentage.Green { Please switch to another browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge for a better experience. Ronchetti campaign manager Jeff Glassburner said even though the GOP hopeful didn't mention Trump's name in the latest add, he supports the president's policies. 		background-color: #ccc; Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. He called the Reporter a left-wing weekly tabloid.. 		width: 35px !important; We see that with MLG. New Mexico must continue to be aggressive and focused on producing oil and gas, wind, solar, geothermal, and other forms of energy. He boasts over a million dollars in fundraising and a 60% majority in internal polls. 	.percentage_number { The COVID pandemic showed everyone that New Mexico is too hard on our family-owned small businesses, which serve as the backbone of the economy in cities and towns across our state. 	color: black; Ron DeSantis violates this and other rules of the game. 	} 	background-color: green; div.oneoff-scrollbox.short {  height:250px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } 	.votebox-scroll-container { We badly need new leadership who won't tolerate what has been tolerated for so long. 	} 	} The presumed front-runner of the 2022 Republican primary for governor lost the GOP convention, taking fourth place with only 16% of delegate votes cast.  The focus is always on your message. This time, the campaign is targeting candidate Elisa Martinez after she followed fellow U.S. Senate candidate, Dr. Gavin Clarkson, in running ads pointing out Ronchettis NeverTrumper past.  		font-style: italic; Choose wisely! .widget-row.value-only { We do not need liberal policies that foster an entitlement culture where too many people are paid not to work. 	.votebox-results-metadata { 	} Hes just like the President in so many ways. 	font-weight: bold; If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. 	.inner_percentage.CrossFiled { He worked with climate activists to advance the climate change conspiracy theory and repeatedly bashed President Trump on the air. His career experience includes working as the chief meteorologist of Albuquerques CBS and FOX affiliates.  If nothing in politics is coincidental, he did that on purpose under the assumption that he would suffer less than his opponents. Meanwhile, his announcement to run for governor is relatively late in the game, as seven other Republican candidates have announced gubernatorial campaigns. | yet thinks people should trust her to set tax policy  #NMSen https://t.co/b57EvttWnO pic.twitter.com/L5fi6ENm5H. For far too long politicians have put liberal bureaucrats and their ideology ahead of parents and kids. Before the Republican Party pre-primary convention, I did a deep investigation into Ronchettis background and his connection to NeverTrumpers behind the scenes of his campaign. I wonder how Ronchetti got the Department of Revenue and Taxation letter. 		padding-bottom: 7px;   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.  Former television meteorologist Mark Ronchetti has come out ahead in a crowded field to claim victory in the New Mexico GOP primary for governor, according to a race call by. Golly gee-whiz! 
 Griswolds treatment is particularly troubling from a candidate who spent two decades working in newsrooms and should have a whiff of familiarity with the First Amendment. if (typeof $  !=  'undefined') { dchacon@sfnewmexican.com, Newly elected Santa Fe County magistrate arrested on DWI charge, Police: Walmart shooting suspect's case dismissed under DA's DWI policy, One person arrested after gun fired with no injuries in Walmart Supercenter, Santa Fe Bite has new owners, but old owners remain on board, Director of state archaeology office ousted from longtime position, Another troubled Espaola complex teeters, Accused judge removed from bench in wake of DWI charge, Longtime weatherman forecasts a new life outside TV, Winter storm brings 85 mph winds to Santa Fe, Peacenik vs. secretive senator for Capitol dishonor, Jimmy wasn't a saint, but sometimes he tried to be. This tab shows spending that opposes or supports this candidate. 	.votebox-results-cell--check { Senator, it appears Ronchetti is more interested in playing the high school bully, name-calling, and pushing everyone in his way just to get what he wants. Why complain? $('.pastResponses').show(); 	.race_header.republican { Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He claims to be pro-life, and as a pro-life leader, I can assure you he has never been with us anywhere in this fight. $('.showResponses').hide();  Susana Martinez. Please, "Mark Ronchetti lives in Albuquerque, where he and his wife, Krysty, are raising two young daughters. 	} 	.votebox-covid-disclaimer { 		position: relative; Ronchetti said during a climate symposium at UNM: Im a Christian conservative who used to be a Republican until the orange one. Triggered by the revelations, Glassburner sent the Republican convention delegates a last-ditch email, in the attempt to discredit me and the facts I presented about Ronchettis liberal record. The Mark Ronchetti campaigns decision to keep a reporter out of his big Carlsbad event with Florida Gov. How to vote | 		width: 100%; Mark will give parents a stronger voice when it comes to their childrens education. 		.votebox { 		margin-top: 0px; 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; He's running for the U.S. Senate to truly be New Mexico's voice in the nation's capital, where he will work to keep America strong and well-protected, preserve and grow New Mexico's role in providing for our national defense, secure our southern border, and bring much-needed federal help in the daily fight against crime. Learn how to enable Javascript in your browser. To me, theyve been a good addition to the states news constellation. 				overflow-y: hidden; 	.race_header.democratic { Local News. We must increase options in our schools  grow the charter school technical and vocational programs within our public schools, so our graduates are ready for the workforce when they graduate. 	display: inline-block; Bob Walsh  advanced  from the  Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico on June 2, 2020. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. 		font-weight: 300; 		background: #4c4c4c; The vast majority of New Mexicans already know how theyll vote. The post-convention news headlines didnt read, Ronchetti Releases Delegates, Giving Block A Win. They didnt say, Ronchetti Helps Other Republicans Get On June Primary Ballot.Hecan say those things, but if theres a lesson to learn from the fact that New Mexico ranks42nd nationally in voter turnout, its that New Mexicans arent reading the fine print. .widget-img { Chances are hell win. 		font-size: 12px; 				max-height: 580px; 		left: 0; 		top: -5px; Mark Ronchetti lives in Albuquerque, where he and his wife, Krysty, are raising two young daughters. 	width: 150px; But I greatly prefer someone who has executive experience than Ronchetti. Mark will oppose efforts by liberal gun-grabbers who seek to criminalize law-abiding gun owners rather than focus on prosecuting criminals. 	} In the ad, Dow, a state representative from Truth or Consequences, calls Ronchetti a climate change activist and a Never Trumper who is a fake conservative. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon.  Mark is a man of faith and strongly Pro-Life.               Focusing our government on doing the basics to grow our economy, including expanding broadband, eliminating unnecessary regulations, and better aligning K-12 education and higher education to provide the workforce necessary to attract new, good-paying jobs. 		color: #888; Ronchetti only worked for part of 2020, as he stepped down from his meteorologist job that year in order to run for an open U.S. Senate seat. "Mark has made it abundantly clear that he stands with President Trump and what he's doing for New Mexico," Glassburner said. Everything in politics is calculated, and no campaign manager worth his salary would recommend a self-sacrifice to get more candidates on the ballot unless it was the only option they had. 		text-align: left; Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Ronchetti's campaign fired back immediately, saying Dow has launched "a desperate and false attack ad" as she trails in the polls. Hes liked in many circles and he won the primary.    .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} This is usually a reflection of character or leadership, maybe both. Mark is a conservative who also believes that taxes should be low and 2nd amendment rights should be protected. I truly believe the only thing that man is interested in is winning the primary. I pray on Election day all the people see that too, and defeat this plant. As a proud political outsider, he says New Mexico deserves a senator who has not been part of the problem in Washington, but a senator who will represent true New Mexican values.". Invalid password or account does not exist. The Society of Professional Journalists board of directors said in a statement, Targeting and ejecting specific journalists from a political rally because their publication wrote things you dont like bodes ill for transparency and evenhandedness in Ronchettis potential administration., The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government stated: This could be setting a dangerous precedent - letting any prospective public servant decide who is and is not a legitimate reporter. By contrast, Republican candidates will have their message quartered by the size of the field. U.S. Congress | 	}  Jay Block didnt waste time utilizing the ink he was offered. 	.race_header.libertarian { 		border-radius: 50%; The Republican voters will have to decide on June 2nd if they want to vote for a campaign full of sleaze and hatred for President Donald Trump, or vote for the two true Republican candidates, Dr. Gavin Clarkson and Elisa Martinez. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. ", New Mexico gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022, United States Senate election in New Mexico, 2020, District of Columbia (board of education), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mark_Ronchetti&oldid=8787430, 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. } He won a three-way GOP primary, but was defeated in. Her campaign wont be splitting air time with challengers. Knell told the Albuquerque Journal that Source New Mexico isnt a legitimate news outlet. 		display: inline; 			.results_table_container { Ronchettis campaign has repeatedly claimed that because of his media contract with KRQE 13, he could not get involved in politics, but we know that is yet another lie because he was very involved  just not with conservative issues. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} It earned Block an interview on KKOB radio where he boasted of his victory and declared he would not only win the primary in June but that his support at the convention proves he is the best candidate to take on Grisham in November. Agree about Ronchetti and admire his willingness to run for office, but he is more suited to be a representative, not an executive IMHO. I believe in conservative principles and would never walk away over a personality. Mark supports the practice of allowing voters to vote early, or absentee. Mark is a gun owner and strong supporter of our Second Amendment rights. Required fields are marked *. 		padding-bottom: 8px; $('.hideResponses').show(); })  The Pion Post reached out to Martinez for a comment, where she vehemently denied the false accusation. Positioning New Mexico as a leader in international trade and the protection of Americas supply chain. Ronchetti will have to walk a thin line with New Mexico Republicans, but in the coming race against Gov. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ronchetti's responses. Its the reason the Albuquerque Journal, whose editorials tilt conservative, refused to endorse Dow but editorialized that Ronchettis opponents appeared more extreme on key issues., Similarly, the Journal declined to endorse Greg Zanetti, calling his belief in Trumps stolen-election rhetoric a red flag. Hanson asserts Dows claims are all regurgitated attacks that didnt work in the 2020 Republican primary when Ronchetti ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate and wont work now., Hanson said the ad wildly accuses Ronchetti of working with Soros climate activists because of a speech Mark gave at the University of New Mexico as part of his job as KRQEs chief meteorologist. She called Dows claim embarrassingly false.. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Incumbent Michelle Lujan Grisham  advanced  from the  Democratic primary for Governor of New Mexico on June 7, 2022. Ronchettis campaign also blasted fellow Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Dr. Gavin Clarkson with a vicious slew of personal attacks, including a mailer falsely asserting that Clarkson resigned from his position at the Trump Administration with an ethical cloud over his head, despite a string of facts proving that was a blatant lie. Submitted Biography: "Mark Ronchetti lives in Albuquerque, where he and his wife, Krysty, are raising two young daughters. In other words, reporters are as interested in crowd reactions as they are in candidate statements. } 		font-size: 12px;  But, we have to do things differently. }, 100); Mark is a conservative who also believes that taxes should be low and 2nd amendment rights should be protected. Ronchetti is fighting a war of attrition in the hope that by muting the message of his opponents he will come out on top. 		margin-bottom: -2px !important; div.oneoff-scrollbox.short {  height:250px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Republican leaders are ignoring the Jan. 6 hearings, but the CBS poll says 48% of Republicans think its important to find out what happened on Jan. 6. 	} Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. 	.election_results_text { Feb. 28GOP gubernatorial contender Mark Ronchetti, considered the favorite in the race to unseat Democrat Gov. 
, See also:New Mexico gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022. 	.non_result_row th { He also laughed at President Trumps hairstyle. On Sunday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti made me wonder whether he's truly ready for the tough questioning that comes with running for public office  questioning that only gets tougher if you win a top political office. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. In fact, voters in Albuquerque passed a Voter ID measure in 2005 for city elections that was in place for over a decade. Federal courts | 	background-color: red; 		color: #6db24f; The ad starts off by accusing Ronchetti, a former television meteorologist, of pretending to be a Trump Republican and shows an image of Ronchetti wearing a wig reminiscent of former President Donald Trump. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. As a result, anyone raising a family in our state knows what all of this means: when our children grow up, we too often export their talent to other states, where its easier for them to pursue their dreams and a well-paying career. Saving Face: How the Quiet Influence of COVID Helped Crash the GOPs Red Wave. Find elections. 	word-wrap: break-word; Follow Daniel J. Chacn on Twitter @danieljchacon. 	.inner_percentage.Democratic { Hes a plant,  just like Adam Kokesh was. Then stop campaigning like he did against Ben Ray Lujan! At the time, Ronchetti said he was joking; his campaign manager said Ronchetti did support then-President Donald Trump.     } Mark Ronchetti lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I kicked the crap out of him and it felt great.. 	.votebox_bp_logo { Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? 		margin-right: 12px; Mark believes in a very simple approach to COVID  follow the science. Martinez asserted that she did not update her address, which is why the State of New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department could not get in contact with her to address the issue. 		text-align: left !important; Trying to pick and choose media is old hat for Knell and McCleskey. You can unsubscribe at any time.  It will target border-related crimes, such as cracking down on organized drug trafficking, gun smuggling, human smuggling, stolen vehicles, and violent criminal apprehensions. 11 talking about this. 		height: 100%; Mark will also create a Border Strike Force within New Mexicos Department of Public Safety, modeled after a similar and successful initiative in Arizona. A proud New Mexican, Mark and Krysty want their children to be able to chase and realize their boldest dreams - right here, at home.Like many, Mark believes that elected leaders in Congress too often put politics ahead of the people they represent. 		position: relative; 	} 	@media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } 		width: 50%; 	text-align: center; It goes back to his 2020 campaign for U.S. Senate. In an interview, Ronchetti said he did not intend to reenter politics after being defeated in a 2020 bid for an open U.S. Senate seat, but felt compelled to run for governor in part due to what he described as a toxic political climate in New Mexico. Oversaw and drove all aspects of the campaign, from . 		background-color: #003388; To help users work with this data, we divide each itemized disbursement amount by the number of federal candidates named in connection with that disbursement. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } div.survey-scrollbox {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } 	.race_header { Ronchetti's 2020 primary opponent Gavin Clarkson scoffed at the explanation, telling New Mexico Political Report, "Support for Trump is a baseline qualification for the GOP." U.S. President | Ronchetti also promised a room full of hundreds of GOP delegates that hes run a positive campaign, telling the conservative audience, I will not take a shot at a fellow Republican. That promise to Republican voters was quickly violated. })(); Mark Ronchetti completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { 





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