Giffords Endorses Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for Reelection
Washington, DC — Giffords PAC, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, announced its endorsement of Michelle Lujan Grisham for reelection as Governor of New Mexico. In 2018, Governor Lujan Grisham was elected to serve the citizens of New Mexico as governor, making her the first Democratic Hispanic woman to be elected to such a role in US history. In this role, she has been a consistent advocate for commonsense solutions to prevent gun violence in her state and has delivered results that have kept guns off the streets.
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:
“Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has been a fierce advocate for the responsible steps needed to keep New Mexicans safe from gun violence. There’s no question that this crisis is hurting communities across her state, and Governor Lujan Grisham has fought courageously to address it. I know that she understands that there is no room for error in this fight, and her dedication to delivering results has kept guns out of the hands of those who seek to cause harm.
We need more leaders like Governor Lujan Grisham—leaders who will stand with the majority of Americans who support commonsense change. We are endorsing her today because she acknowledges the heartbreak gun violence causes across her state and is working to stop it. Governor Lujan Grisham’s leadership will be critical for obtaining further legislative victories in New Mexico that will prevent future tragedies. Giffords is proud to back Governor Lujan Grisham in her reelection campaign, as she has consistently demonstrated the courage needed to keep New Mexican families safe.”
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham:
“I am honored to receive Giffords PAC’s endorsement in my reelection campaign. Rep. Gabby Giffords experienced the terrible consequences of gun violence and violent crime firsthand—like so many New Mexicans have—but turned that tragedy into a mission to protect others. I am so proud to continue working with the Giffords PAC to pass common-sense legislation that will protect New Mexico communities from violent crime, keep guns off of our streets, and help address the national gun violence epidemic. We must take every possible step to keep our communities safe from violence.”
Governor Lujan Grisham has always put the needs of her community first. In her first term, she championed bipartisan legislation that strengthened the public safety system and increased funding for community-based violence intervention programs. In addition to pushing for universal background checks for gun purchases, Governor Lujan Grisham signed legislation that allows the courts to temporarily disarm individuals who are at risk of harming themselves or others.
With each piece of legislation she signed, Governor Lujan Grisham demonstrated the importance of passing measures that will save New Mexican lives and curb the scourge of gun violence, while also balancing Americans’ right to bear arms. Over the past four years, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has embraced that role and served as an example for leaders across the country. As such, it is essential that she is reelected this fall so she can continue her work to keep New Mexicans safe from gun violence. Giffords PAC is proud to endorse Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor of New Mexico.