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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:


Jeff Apodaca on Health Care
Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Apodaca on other issues.
  • Import foreign generic drugs to lower costs. (Aug 2017)
Jay Block on Health Care
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Jay Block on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Cervantes on Health Care
Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Cervantes on other issues.
  • Supports individual mandate and universal coverage. (Nov 2012)
Rebecca Dow on Health Care
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Rebecca Dow on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Deb Haaland on Health Care
DOI Secretary: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Deb Haaland on other issues.
  • We need Medicare for All, a national public health insurance. (Oct 2018)
  • Fight Big Pharma for cheaper prescription drugs. (Sep 2018)
  • Keep ObamaCare, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
Gary King on Health Care
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gary King on other issues.
  • State funds for pre-natal care, basic care, and managed care. (Nov 1996)
Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Health Care
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Lujan-Grisham on other issues.
  • Mental health care is health care, we must meet those needs. (Jan 2021)
  • Against religious exemptions for medical professionals. (Jun 2019)
  • Focus on care, not paperwork. (Jan 2019)
  • Support ObamaCare; keep Medicaid without work requirement. (Oct 2018)
  • ObamaCare is good first step toward comprehensive approach. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored merging Alzheimers diagnosis and care benefit. (May 2013)
  • Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
Susana Martinez on Health Care
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Susana Martinez on other issues.
  • $45M more in Medicaid; $8M more for nursing homes. (Jan 2012)
  • Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
  • Loosen "one-size-fits-all" approach to Medicaid. (Jan 2011)
Steve Pearce on Health Care
Republican Representative (NM-2): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues.
  • Repeal & replace ObamaCare; no Medicaid without work. (Oct 2018)
  • Repeal & replace ObamaCare. (Aug 2017)
  • Safety is an issue for reimporting drugs. (Oct 2008)
  • Allow small businesses to group together for health plans. (Aug 2008)
  • Tax deduction for those who purchase their own insurance. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
  • Rated 0% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
  • Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
  • Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
  • Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
John Sanchez on Health Care
Republican Lt. Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Sanchez on other issues.
  • ObamaCare drives costs up & will bankrupt the country. (Jul 2011)
  • Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)

Senate:

NM 2020: 2020 NM Senatorial race


Gavin Clarkson on Health Care
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gavin Clarkson on other issues.
David Clements on Health Care
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Clements on other issues.
  • Replace ObamaCare with free market solutions. (Feb 2014)
Martin Heinrich on Health Care
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Martin Heinrich on other issues.
  • No Medicare work rules; support ObamaCare. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
  • Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
  • Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Expand the National Health Service Corps. (Mar 2009)
Ben Ray Lujan on Health Care
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ben Ray Lujan on other issues.
  • Cancer diagnosis shouldn't lead to bankruptcy or home loss. (Oct 2020)
  • Supports $100 million to expand children's healthcare. (Jul 2020)
  • Increased funding for birth control and related services. (Jul 2020)
  • Co-sponsor of Medicare for All. (Jul 2020)
  • Universal health care: affordability, accessibility, quality. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
  • Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
  • Establish a public insurance option via healthcare Exchanges. (Jan 2011)
  • Sponsored merging Alzheimers diagnosis and care benefit. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
  • Expand the National Health Service Corps. (Mar 2009)
Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Health Care
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Maggie Toulouse Oliver on other issues.
  • Supports national health insurance plan and Medicare-for-All. (Apr 2019)
Mick Rich on Health Care
Republican candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mick Rich on other issues.
  • Restore a free-market approach to health insurance. (Oct 2018)
  • Allow insurance plans to be sold across state lines. (Sep 2018)
  • Wants to replace Obama Care with free market insurance. (Jan 2018)
  • Reinstate free market model for health insurance. (Aug 2017)
  • Repeal healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Mark Ronchetti on Health Care
Republican Senate Nominee: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Ronchetti on other issues.
  • Opposes government-run Medicare for All, socialist ideas. (Aug 2020)
  • Against single payer, patients would lose their doctors. (Aug 2020)
  • Absolute no to government single payer health care. (Jan 2020)
John Sanchez on Health Care
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Sanchez on other issues.
  • ObamaCare drives costs up & will bankrupt the country. (Jul 2011)
  • Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
Tom Udall on Health Care
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Tom Udall on other issues.
  • Protect Medicare & Medicaid to preserve retirement security. (Jul 2021)
  • Allow drug reimportation & negotiation with drug companies. (Oct 2008)
  • Goal should be universal access for everyone. (Aug 2008)
  • Allow every citizen over the age of 55 to buy into Medicare. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
  • Voted YES on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted NO on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
  • Voted NO on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted NO on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
  • Establish "report cards" on HMO quality of care. (Aug 2000)
  • MEDS Plan: Cover senior Rx under Medicare. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 89% by APHA, indicating a pro-public health record. (Dec 2003)
  • Disclose payments from manufacturers to physicians. (Jan 2009)
  • Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)
Bob Walsh on Health Care
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bob Walsh on other issues.
Allen Weh on Health Care
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Allen Weh on other issues.
  • Fix the healthcare train wreck we've got now. (Feb 2014)
  • The IRS should not supervise ObamaCare. (Feb 2014)

House:


Deb Haaland on Health Care
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Deb Haaland on other issues.
  • We need Medicare for All, a national public health insurance. (Oct 2018)
  • Fight Big Pharma for cheaper prescription drugs. (Sep 2018)
  • Keep ObamaCare, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
Ben Ray Lujan on Health Care
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ben Ray Lujan on other issues.
  • Cancer diagnosis shouldn't lead to bankruptcy or home loss. (Oct 2020)
  • Supports $100 million to expand children's healthcare. (Jul 2020)
  • Increased funding for birth control and related services. (Jul 2020)
  • Co-sponsor of Medicare for All. (Jul 2020)
  • Universal health care: affordability, accessibility, quality. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
  • Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
  • Establish a public insurance option via healthcare Exchanges. (Jan 2011)
  • Sponsored merging Alzheimers diagnosis and care benefit. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
  • Expand the National Health Service Corps. (Mar 2009)
Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Health Care
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Lujan-Grisham on other issues.
  • Mental health care is health care, we must meet those needs. (Jan 2021)
  • Against religious exemptions for medical professionals. (Jun 2019)
  • Focus on care, not paperwork. (Jan 2019)
  • Support ObamaCare; keep Medicaid without work requirement. (Oct 2018)
  • ObamaCare is good first step toward comprehensive approach. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored merging Alzheimers diagnosis and care benefit. (May 2013)
  • Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
Steve Pearce on Health Care
Republican Representative (NM-2): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues.
  • Repeal & replace ObamaCare; no Medicaid without work. (Oct 2018)
  • Repeal & replace ObamaCare. (Aug 2017)
  • Safety is an issue for reimporting drugs. (Oct 2008)
  • Allow small businesses to group together for health plans. (Aug 2008)
  • Tax deduction for those who purchase their own insurance. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
  • Rated 0% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
  • Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
  • Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
  • Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
Xochitl Torres Small on Health Care
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Xochitl Torres Small on other issues.
  • Work across party lines to expand rural health care access. (May 2020)
  • Files bill to hire 15,000 doctors for rural communities. (Mar 2019)
  • Make affordable healthcare accessible to everyone. (Sep 2018)
  • Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Keep ObamaCare, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Gary Johnson on Health Care
Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues.
  • Free-market approach to health coverage instead of ObamaCare. (Oct 2018)
  • US needs free market approach to health care, not government. (Oct 2016)
  • Let states experiment with Medicare & Medicaid rules. (Jul 2016)
  • Run Medicare and Medicaid via states and municipalities. (Jul 2016)
  • Free market reduces prices with places like "Stitches R Us". (Jul 2016)
  • Catastrophic insurance ok; then free-market for the rest. (Jun 2016)
  • Assisted suicide acceptable after psychological examination. (Jun 2016)
  • ObamaCare's promise of lower cost simply isn't happening. (Jan 2016)
  • Government-managed healthcare is insanity. (Aug 2012)
  • Block grant Medicare; carte blanche to the states. (Aug 2011)
  • ObamaCare is unconstitutional; so is Bush's Medicare Rx plan. (Aug 2011)
  • Salud!: managed care for Medicaid recipients. (Jul 2011)
  • 1999: vetoed 12-cent-a-pack cigarette tax hike. (Jul 2011)
  • Cut Medicare/Medicaid by 43%, as part of $1.675 trillion cut. (May 2011)
  • Repeal ObamaCare & failed Medicare prescription drug benefit. (May 2011)
  • Vetoed mental illness coverage parity with physical illness. (Mar 1998)
  • No federal pre-emption of employee health plan regulation. (Oct 2001)
  • More federal funding for rural health services. (Aug 2001)
  • Opposes Congressionally reforming Affordable Care Act. (Nov 2016)
  • Protect state tobacco settlement funds from federal seizure. (Apr 1999)
Bill Richardson on Health Care
Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee: Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Bill Richardson on other issues.
  • ObamaCare will be crowning achievement once we get it done. (Aug 2013)
  • 2007: Pushed for New Mexico universal health insurance. (Nov 2009)
  • FactCheck: Between 7% and 31% of costs are administrative. (Dec 2007)
  • Universal health care is a right for every American. (Dec 2007)
  • Give students incentives to become health professionals. (Oct 2007)
  • Universal health care, no matter who you are. (Sep 2007)
  • New healthcare system in one year, with no new bureaucracies. (Sep 2007)
  • Cover undocumented workers under health plan. (Jul 2007)
  • FactCheck: Correct that 33% of Medicare is diabetes. (Jul 2007)
  • Fund fight on HIV/AIDS both nationally and internationally. (Jun 2007)
  • FactCheck: AIDS rate in Africa is 5.8%, not 20% as claimed. (Jun 2007)
  • NM plan: mandatory; prevention-based; choose your own plan. (Jun 2007)
  • Focus on preventive healthcare without raising taxes. (Apr 2007)
  • All Americans need same coverage as members of Congress. (Mar 2007)
  • State flexibility creates universal coverage without taxes. (Feb 2007)
  • Shift Medicaid costs back from states to federal. (Nov 2005)
  • Secure lower prescription drug costs for seniors. (Jan 2004)
  • Focus on raising childhood immunization rates. (Jan 2004)
  • Increase access to affordable health care. (Jan 2004)
  • Consolidate mental health and substance abuse therapy needs. (Jan 2004)
  • Restrain Medicaid costs and maintain benefits. (Jan 2004)
  • Affordable access to healthcare for all New Mexicans. (Oct 2002)
  • New Mexico Cares: invest in our health. (Oct 2002)
  • Supports managed competition & medical savings accounts. (Nov 1996)
  • Adopt national health reform legislation before the end of the year. (Oct 2009)
Gary Johnson on Health Care
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues.
  • Free-market approach to health coverage instead of ObamaCare. (Oct 2018)
  • US needs free market approach to health care, not government. (Oct 2016)
  • Let states experiment with Medicare & Medicaid rules. (Jul 2016)
  • Run Medicare and Medicaid via states and municipalities. (Jul 2016)
  • Free market reduces prices with places like "Stitches R Us". (Jul 2016)
  • Catastrophic insurance ok; then free-market for the rest. (Jun 2016)
  • Assisted suicide acceptable after psychological examination. (Jun 2016)
  • ObamaCare's promise of lower cost simply isn't happening. (Jan 2016)
  • Government-managed healthcare is insanity. (Aug 2012)
  • Block grant Medicare; carte blanche to the states. (Aug 2011)
  • ObamaCare is unconstitutional; so is Bush's Medicare Rx plan. (Aug 2011)
  • Salud!: managed care for Medicaid recipients. (Jul 2011)
  • 1999: vetoed 12-cent-a-pack cigarette tax hike. (Jul 2011)
  • Cut Medicare/Medicaid by 43%, as part of $1.675 trillion cut. (May 2011)
  • Repeal ObamaCare & failed Medicare prescription drug benefit. (May 2011)
  • Vetoed mental illness coverage parity with physical illness. (Mar 1998)
  • No federal pre-emption of employee health plan regulation. (Oct 2001)
  • More federal funding for rural health services. (Aug 2001)
  • Opposes Congressionally reforming Affordable Care Act. (Nov 2016)
  • Protect state tobacco settlement funds from federal seizure. (Apr 1999)
Joe Carraro on Health Care
Former Republican Challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Carraro on other issues.
  • Taxing nursing homes to finance Medicare is a scam. (May 2006)
Joe Skeen on Health Care
Former Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Skeen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
  • Collect data on birth defects and present to the public. (Apr 1998)
Gloria Tristani on Health Care
2002 Democratic Challenger (NM): Click here for Gloria Tristani on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hector Balderas on Health Care
Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hector Balderas on other issues.
  • No preventative care cuts: it improves health & lowers costs. (Mar 2012)
Tom Benavides on Health Care
Republican challenger; previously state senator: Click here for Tom Benavides on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pete Domenici on Health Care
Republican Sr Senator (NM): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Pete Domenici on other issues.
  • Voted NO on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
  • Voted NO on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on including prescription drugs under Medicare. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on limiting self-employment health deduction. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on increasing tobacco restrictions. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on Medicare means-testing. (Jun 1997)
  • Voted NO on blocking medical savings acounts. (Apr 1996)
  • Rated 0% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve services for people with autism & their families. (Apr 2007)
  • Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
Martin Heinrich on Health Care
Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Martin Heinrich on other issues.
  • No Medicare work rules; support ObamaCare. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
  • Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
  • Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Expand the National Health Service Corps. (Mar 2009)
Francesca Lobato on Health Care
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Francesca Lobato on other issues.
  • We must ensure Medicaid is fully funded. (Feb 2006)
Allen McCulloch on Health Care
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Allen McCulloch on other issues.
  • Competitively provide coverage for all New Mexicans. (Jun 2006)
Steve Pearce on Health Care
Republican Representative (NM-2): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues.
  • Repeal & replace ObamaCare; no Medicaid without work. (Oct 2018)
  • Repeal & replace ObamaCare. (Aug 2017)
  • Safety is an issue for reimporting drugs. (Oct 2008)
  • Allow small businesses to group together for health plans. (Aug 2008)
  • Tax deduction for those who purchase their own insurance. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
  • Rated 0% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
  • Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
  • Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
  • Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
David Pfeffer on Health Care
Republican Challenger: Click here for David Pfeffer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harry Teague on Health Care
Democrat (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Harry Teague on other issues.
  • Healthcare is not a privilege, but a right. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
Tom Udall on Health Care
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Tom Udall on other issues.
  • Protect Medicare & Medicaid to preserve retirement security. (Jul 2021)
  • Allow drug reimportation & negotiation with drug companies. (Oct 2008)
  • Goal should be universal access for everyone. (Aug 2008)
  • Allow every citizen over the age of 55 to buy into Medicare. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
  • Voted YES on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted NO on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
  • Voted NO on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted NO on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
  • Establish "report cards" on HMO quality of care. (Aug 2000)
  • MEDS Plan: Cover senior Rx under Medicare. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 89% by APHA, indicating a pro-public health record. (Dec 2003)
  • Disclose payments from manufacturers to physicians. (Jan 2009)
  • Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)
Heather Wilson on Health Care
Republican Representative (NM-1): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Heather Wilson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
  • Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
  • Tax credits for those without employee health insurance. (May 2002)
  • Tax deduction for long-term care insurance. (May 2002)
  • Support telemedicine for underserved areas. (May 2002)
  • $350 billion for prescriptions for poor seniors. (May 2002)
  • Rated 22% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
  • Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
  • Supported funding women's health needs. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding older women's health. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding Prenatal and Postpartum Care. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding Family and Children's Coverage. (Jul 1999)
Jeff Bingaman on Health Care
Democratic Sr Senator (NM): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Bingaman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
  • Voted NO on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted YES on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
  • Voted NO on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on including prescription drugs under Medicare. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on limiting self-employment health deduction. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on increasing tobacco restrictions. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on Medicare means-testing. (Jun 1997)
  • Voted YES on blocking medical savings acounts. (Apr 1996)
  • Invest funds to alleviate the nursing shortage. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 88% by APHA, indicating a pro-public health record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
  • Include mental health services under Medicare. (Jun 2008)
  • Disclose payments from manufacturers to physicians. (Jan 2009)
  • Expand the National Health Service Corps. (Mar 2009)
  • Expedited licensing for biosimilar products. (Mar 2009)
  • Collect data on birth defects and present to the public. (Apr 1998)
Teresa Leger Fernandez on Health Care
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Teresa Leger Fernandez on other issues.
  • Healthcare for all means access for all. (Feb 2021)
Yvette Herrell on Health Care
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Yvette Herrell on other issues.
Valerie Plame on Health Care
Democrat (District 3): Click here for Valerie Plame on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Melanie Stansbury on Health Care
Democrat (District 1): Click here for Melanie Stansbury on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Heather Wilson on Health Care
Republican Representative (NM-1): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Heather Wilson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
  • Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
  • Tax credits for those without employee health insurance. (May 2002)
  • Tax deduction for long-term care insurance. (May 2002)
  • Support telemedicine for underserved areas. (May 2002)
  • $350 billion for prescriptions for poor seniors. (May 2002)
  • Rated 22% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
  • Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
  • Supported funding women's health needs. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding older women's health. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding Prenatal and Postpartum Care. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding Family and Children's Coverage. (Jul 1999)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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