Samantha Barncastle Salopek, a farm and ranch advocate and water law attorney, has received a notable endorsement in her bid for New Mexico State Senate District 38, currently held by far-left Democrat Sen. Carrie Hamblen, who supports abortion up-to-birth and pushing hormone blockers on young children without the consent of their parents.
Mary Kay Papen, the former Democrat senator who previously held the seat from 2001 to 2021, has thrown her support behind Salopek, a Republican.
At a recent campaign event, Papen praised Salopek’s candidacy, stating, “If we can get Samantha elected to this position, I think we have somebody that is going to work across the aisle and I think she is going to work for Doña Ana County and New Mexico. I strongly support her and I hope you all get behind her 100%.”
Salopek, who has a background in legal advocacy for businesses, farmers, and ranchers, expressed her appreciation for Papen’s endorsement. “Being endorsed by someone so strong and beloved as Senator Mary Kay Papen demonstrates that this district is not defined by party lines. I am running on my experience and as a mother who has navigated the healthcare system, aiming to bring common sense to the chaos of a radical legislature,” Salopek said.
She further added, “I am grateful for the support of Mary Kay Papen and will follow in her leadership, speaking up and working hard for the people of Southern New Mexico.”
The endorsement from Papen, a respected figure in the region, is expected to lend significant weight to Salopek’s campaign as she seeks to make her mark in the state Senate race.
This is a huge development. Thank you, Mary Kay Papen.
I support Salopek and Mary Kay Papen’s endorsement.
Finally…a blue dog stepping up to actually try to stop and potentially reverse the infacidial maniacs’ who have taken over the DNC.
History is officially being made here on the Pinion…not by the Catholic Church or any other Christian Church for that matter, but by a blue dog with a higher moral and ethical center than the entire church foundations and the Democratic Political Party of New Mexico.
I disagree with you when it comes to church. My church, Legacy church of Albuquerque, is very moral and ethical and is not in bed with the DNC at all. We have fought against MLG and her evil ways. So don’t combine all churches with your “entire church foundations” statement. Yes, there are churches that have turned a blind eye to what is happening around the country, But there is also many who are fighting against the evils of the DNC and its candidates.