Linda M. López is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 11 in Bernalillo County, covering the southwest portion of Albuquerque. Born on March 13, 1964, in Albuquerque, she is a native New Mexican, businesswoman, and consultant who owns a small business specializing in organizational development. She has served continuously since her first election in 1996 and is currently in her seventh term. Notable achievements include chairing the Senate Rules Committee for 19 years, serving as Democratic Senate Caucus Chair and Senate Majority Whip, and leading interim committees such as the Welfare Reform Oversight Committee and the Election Reform Task Force. She chaired the Bernalillo County Democratic Party from 2002 to 2005 and has been recognized in the International Who’s Who of Entrepreneurs and The Almanac of Latino Politics . Key positions include support for renewable energy mandates, medical and recreational marijuana, abortion rights, body-worn cameras for law enforcement, early childhood education funding, and COVID-19 emergency measures.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated with honors from Valley High School ; B.A. in Business Management and M.B.A. in Human Resource Development from the College of Santa Fe.
• Political Experience: Elected to the New Mexico Senate in 1996 ; longtime Chair of Senate Rules Committee; member of Senate Judiciary Committee and Tax, Business and Transportation Committee; Democratic Senate Caucus Chair and Senate Majority Whip; Co-Chair of Legislative Ethics Committee and Redistricting Committees ; Chair of Bernalillo County Democratic Party ; unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor . She has served on local non-profit boards and is mother to Lorenzo Procopio and guardian to Cherish Rose.