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Crystal Brantley
Crystal R. Brantley (née Diamond; born October 10, 1979) is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 35th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 19, 2021.
| Crystal Brantley |
|---|
| Incumbent |
| Assumed office January 19, 2021 |
| John Arthur Smith |
| (1979-10-10) October 10, 1979Nacogdoches, Texas, U.S. |
| Republican |
| New Mexico State University (BS) |
Crystal R. Brantley (née Diamond; born October 10, 1979) is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 35th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 19, 2021.
Brantley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and business from New Mexico State University.
Prior to entering politics, she served as the director of the Sierra Soil & Water Conservation District and worked as a self-employed agricultural consultant.
In the June 2020 Democratic primary, incumbent Democrat John Arthur Smith was defeated by Neomi Martinez-Parra. Brantley defeated Martinez-Parra in the November general election and assumed office on January 19, 2021. Brantley won 11,256 votes to Martinez-Parra's 8,135, for a margin of 58% to 42%. Prior to her general election win, the 35th district had not been represented by a Republican in 65 years.
Brantley lives in Elephant Butte, New Mexico.
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