DPNM Kicks off DNC Delegate Selection Process

Earlier on April 26th, the Democratic Party of New Mexico released the official Call for the 2024 Post-Primary Conventions, beginning the process of electing New Mexicans to represent our state at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago from August 19th to the 22nd. 

Not only will delegates to the National Convention vote for the party's presidential and vice-presidential nominees, but they will also contribute to decisions on the party's platform, resolutions, and governing rules, in a unique opportunity to actively influence the party's agenda. DNC Delegates from New Mexico pledge support to a presidential candidate at the Democratic National Convention based on primary election results.

Facts About New Mexico’s Delegation to the National Convention:

• New Mexico has a total of 45 delegates and 3 alternate delegates

• There are five different delegate types:

• Congressional District-Level Delegates [23 total]

• Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegates [4 total]

• At-Large Delegates [7 total]

• Automatic Delegates [11 total]

• Alternate Delegates [3 total] 

Additionally, New Mexico will elect 1 member during the statewide post-primary convention to serve on each of the DNC's three standing committees: Credentials, Platform, and Rules Democratic National Convention Committees.

To run for a National Delegate Position, one must be 18 years old on or before November 5, 2024, be a resident of New Mexico, a U.S. citizen, and be a registered Democrat in the congressional district in which you are running.

There are three steps to being elected as a delegate to the National Convention:  

1. County Conventions: The process starts at the county conventions, which will occur on June 8th, the Saturday after the primary election. Individuals elected at the county conventions serve as the electors at the congressional district and Statewide conventions.

2. Congressional District Conventions: These three conventions will be held virtually on June 15th. Delegates elected at the county level will run at the district conventions to represent New Mexico and vote at the National Convention.  

3. Statewide Convention: The Statewide Convention will be on June 22nd. At the Statewide Convention, delegates elected at the county conventions will gather to vote for New Mexico's 11 Automatic Delegates, 4 PLEO Delegates, 3 Alternate Delegates, and committee members for the three DNC standing committees. New Mexico has one member on each of the three standing committees: Credentials, Platform, and Rules. 

Congressional District Delegate Totals:

• CD-01: 10 delegates

• CD-02: 6 delegates

• CD-03: 7 delegates

Statewide Convention Delegate and Position Totals

• 7 At-Large delegates

• 3 At-Large alternates

• 4 PLEOS (Pledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials)

DNC Committee Members Elected at Statewide Convention

• 1 member on the DNC Credentials Committee

• 1 member on the DNC Platform Committee

• 1 member on the DNC Rules Committee

“The Democratic Party of New Mexico is thrilled to build a delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that embodies New Mexico’s diverse communities and values,” said Democratic Party of New Mexico Spokesperson Daniel Garcia. “DPNM is planning a robust outreach effort across the state to build enthusiasm for our local and statewide conventions and the grassroots efforts that will propel the Biden-Harris ticket to victory in New Mexico.”