Endorsements

MAGGIE TOULOUSE OLIVERSecretary of State
Katharine Clark has a proven history of advocacy and leading diverse teams. She has a technical and policy background needed in every clerk’s office. I am confident she will ensure the ballot is accessible to everyone and that the clerk’s office is equitable and transparent.

TIM EICHENBERGNM State Treasurer
“I’ve worked with Katharine. Her organizational no how and ability to mobilize teams to work together effectively are vital skills needed in the Santa Fe County Clerk’s office.”

GERALDINE SALAZARSanta Fe County Clerk
“I’m endorsing Katharine Clark to be the next Santa Fe County Clerk because she has a long history of working to help
New Mexicans, has a large and varied skill set which will make her an excellent leader in the clerk’s office, and most importantly she has strong ethical instincts. I trust her to run the clerk’s office ethically and competently. “
New Mexicans, has a large and varied skill set which will make her an excellent leader in the clerk’s office, and most importantly she has strong ethical instincts. I trust her to run the clerk’s office ethically and competently. “

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SANTA FE REPORTER
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver [says] “Now, a county clerk is an IT project manager, is a logistics specialist…So much of how we run elections now is technology based.”
Katharine Clark, she says, has those modern skills. We agree she’s a solid choice among a crowded field.

SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN
Katharine Clark is committed to ensuring that all voters have access to the ballot box, promising to promote same-day voter registration, champion mail-ballots and to increase voter engagement, especially among young people. With an MBA focused on public policy and human resources, Clark has worked in technical project management and understands data, essential skills in a job combining election work with the recording of such things as marriage licenses, divorces, wills, liens, and a number of other documents.[…] For county clerk, The New Mexican endorses Katharine Clark.

SANTA FE COUNTY FIRE FIGHTERS IAFF Local 4366
“The Santa Fe County Firefighters – IAFF Local 4366 – is proud to endorse Katharine Clark for Santa Fe County Clerk. She is pro-labor, coming from six generations of labor support. She as a solid reputation of working for everyone in our community.” – Eutmio Ortiz, President of Santa Fe County Firefighters

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“The stakes have never been higher or more clear. COVID-19 has shown us we need new solutions to both old problems and to emerging challenges,” says RFS co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto. “These are candidates who are going to run grassroots, community-led campaigns. We are at a critical time in history and the momentum these candidates generate will have a lasting impact for years to come.”
The endorsement process includes an extensive review with a background check, staff review, and insight from local state experts.

CHRISTINE CHANDLERState Representative, Dist. 43
“As the manager for my 2018 campaign to become the Representative from District 43, Katharine led an effective team of staff and volunteers and helped deliver the highest voter turnout of any county in New Mexico. She worked closely with a variety of stakeholders to help deliver my 24 point win. I am confident that she has the management and organizing skills needed to be the next Santa Fe County Clerk and I heartily endorse her.”
Representative Christine Chandler, District 43
Representative Christine Chandler, District 43

ANNA HAMILTONCounty Commissioner
“The county clerk is a big job that interacts with the county commissioners daily ensuring transparency and accuracy of commission meetings in addition to keeping records safe and administering our elections. Katharine is the only candidate we can trust in this position and I am enthusiastically endorsing her.”

RENEE VILLARREALSanta Fe City Council
“I’m in Katharine’s Corner. From working with her, I know that she’s committed to making sure that everyone – including those in our community who are under served – have a seat at the table.”

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TIRZIO LOPEZFish and Game Commissioner