Elizabeth "Liz" L. Thomson is a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 24 in Bernalillo County since January 2017 . Born in 1960 or 1961, she resides in Albuquerque and works as a pediatric physical therapist. Thomson entered politics after her son's autism diagnosis, committing to advocate for families and individuals lacking a voice, particularly in education and services for children with disabilities. Notable achievements include sponsoring the New Mexico Fall Prevention Task Force to reduce older adult falls through awareness and classes; championing the Community Schools Act for public education; opposing horse slaughter via bills like H.B. 121 and H.B. 120; and supporting bans on performance-enhancing drugs in racehorses. She serves as chair of the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee, and is a member of the Health and Human Services Committee and others.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific details not publicly detailed; career focused on pediatric physical therapy, with service on the New Mexico chapter board of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Political Experience: Elected in 2012 by defeating Republican incumbent Conrad James by under 300 votes; served 2013-2014 and re-elected since 2017. Key roles include House Health & Human Services Committee; collaborated with law enforcement on community policing; advanced neurodiverse services and age restriction waivers.