Representative Eleanor Chávez

Eleanor Chávez is a Democratic State Representative from New Mexico representing District 26, which encompasses Albuquerque's Westside in Bernalillo County. She comes from a political family with deep roots in New Mexico—her great grandfather served in the New Mexico Territorial Legislature. A native New Mexican, Chávez has lived on the Westside for decades, where she raised her four children in the Westgate area.

Throughout her career, Chávez has focused on advocating for workers, women, children, families, and educators. She worked as a union organizer for over 40 years, dedicated to improving workers' conditions, benefits, and pay.

Education

Chávez holds a *Master of Social Work * from the University of Washington and a *Bachelor of Arts * also from the University of Washington.

Political Experience

Chávez has served in multiple leadership roles:

• State Representative, House District 26
• State Representative, House District 13
• Public Education Commissioner
• Bernalillo County Labor Board
• Former Executive Director, National Union of Hospital and Healthcare Employees District 1199
• Former Assistant Director, American Federation of Teachers, Human Rights and Community Relations
• Field Staff Representative, American Federation of Teachers
• Organizer, AFSCME
• Social Worker, New Mexico Department of Human Services
• Education Consultant, New Mexico Community Foundation
• Vice-Chair, Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign
• Chair, Casa de Salud

Her legislative priorities center on safeguarding neighborhoods and advancing progressive change for working families on the Westside.