Ramona L. Goolsby
Republican candidate for Secretary of State in New Mexico
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NOV 7, 2026
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NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFamily nurse practitioner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationNew Mexico
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BackgroundFamily nurse practitioner
EducationMaster’s degree in Nursing
Notable personal detailsRamona L. Goolsby is a New Mexico Republican candidate for Secretary of State in 2026. She was elected in November 2025 to the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, with a term expiring in December 2029. She has worked as a family nurse practitioner, including as a primary care provider for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and has described herself as a retired nurse practitioner and a resident of Rio Rancho.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Ramona L. Goolsby emphasizes fiscal accountability, budget and contract audits to identify savings, and running the office with respect for taxpayer dollars. Her stated priorities also include modernizing business filings and improving government efficiency, rather than expanding taxes or spending.
Healthcare
She says her view aligns with keeping Medicare and Medicaid available for seniors and those in need, while relying on free-market competition and deregulation to lower costs and expand options. This is a market-oriented position that does not call for broad new taxpayer-funded coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Ramona L. Goolsby opposes sanctuary cities that protect undocumented persons. Publicly available questionnaire responses do not show support for expanded asylum access or broad legalization measures on immigration.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restricting abortion to cases involving the life of the mother, incest, or rape, and opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers. Also supports legal protection for human life from conception to natural death and enforcement of the Comstock Act against abortion-inducing drugs.
Climate & Energy
Ramona L. Goolsby rejects the view that man-made climate change requires urgent political action. She supports an all-of-the-above energy approach that includes natural gas and oil for reliability, alongside nuclear and geothermal power.
Public Safety & Guns
Ramona L. Goolsby says she strongly supports the Second Amendment and favors enforcing existing laws rather than adding new restrictions on law-abiding citizens. She also says public safety should be addressed through mental health resources and securing communities.
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