On Tuesday, Piñon Post editor and founder John Block of Alamogordo won the Republican primary for New Mexico’s 51st state House seat, defeating two-term incumbent state Rep. Rachel Black. Block got 1,540 votes (51%) to Black’s 1,494 (49%). The margin of victory was large enough not to go to an automatic recount.
Despite being outraised and outspent in the race, Block, who is running an America First campaign, organized hundreds of small-dollar grassroots donors and knocked on countless doors, with the help of volunteers, to earn the primary win.
Block’s campaign focused on stopping Critical Race Theory in New Mexico schools, working to lower gross receipts taxes, protecting the right to life, and working to fix the border crisis by finishing President Donald Trump’s wall and banning sanctuary cities for criminal aliens.
After securing the win, Block wrote, “I am overwhelmed by the incredible support of Alamogordo. Tonight, we showed that we can bring change to our district.”
“Through our hard work and a lot of support, I am happy to say that with all precincts reporting, our America First campaign is victorious! I look forward to the General Election ahead, and I am blessed by all the support. I thank God for each and every one of you and our great city of Alamogordo,” he added.
In the race, Block raised $30,833.68 from mostly all small-dollar donors, while his opponent raised $39,445.00, nearly all from lobbyists and politicians, not including money she carried over from her previous campaign account. Black spent $42,698.05 while Block spent $26,659.94, according to filings submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office.
Block will go up against Democrat SharonLee Cummins in the November General Election. Block has the endorsement of President Trump’s U.S. Ambassador to Germany and former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard “Ric” Grenell. He also has support from the Oil & Gas Workers Association, Sandoval County Commissioner Jay Block, Lea County Sheriff Corey Helton, Calibers gun store owner Louie Sanchez, former lt. governor candidates Isabella Solis and Anise Golden Morper, as well as GOP state treasurer nominee Harry Montoya and GOP secretary of state nominee Audrey Trujillo.
Great News!! Congratulations!! One step closer.
Glad John won! Congratulations.
Great to hear, John! Will Joe Monahan ever report this??? Or, Eddy Aragon?
Woo Hoo! I’m so glad you won!
Your the best candidate!
Congratulations, John! You are what we need in the House and let’s hope that you win against the democrat opponent in November. Your hard work paid off!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! Great job. Now get the state straightened out back to its beliefs!!🙏
Congratulations John! You’re just what we need for New Mexico!
Thank you!
Congratulations John Block from one of your small dollar donors! It shows every contribution counts from everyone. I am not in your district but I will continue to support you to the finish line.
Thank you so much for all your support!
Ditto
John, I don’t think its going to be easy to be the new kid on the block when you get to the House of Representatives. Yes, I believe you will win in the general election as your district is tired of the ruling Democrats.
So, show me now why I should have voted for you. Keep telling us what you will do, not what you have done.
Congrats John, we need many more patriots like you in Office. Just be ready for the commie assault as a majority of representatives are communist dupes. Hopefully change is coming and you are a big part of it.