U.S. Congress

LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: Why I'm Endorsing Marty Chavez for Congress

October 13, 2011 by Democracy for N...

This is a guest blog by Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democrat serving as Mayor of Los Angeles, California, the third Mexican American to have ever held office in the city of Los Angeles and the first in over 130 years. He is also the current president of the United States Conference of Mayors. He was first elected mayor on May 17, 2005, and is currently serving his second term.

Raising His Voice

For real change to happen, bold and innovative leaders must step forward to lead. As a former labor organizer, a progressive activist, and Mayor of the great city of Los Angeles, I know what it takes to step forward at critical times to make the tough choices -– and because of that I can spot a leader who gets results when I see one.

Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston Endorses Marty Chavez for Congress in NM-1

September 28, 2011 by Democracy for N...

Today, in an email to Chavez supporters, Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston endorsed Marty Chavez in his bid to represent New Mexico’s First Congressional District in the House of Representatives.

“If you've seen an episode of Breaking Bad, you know about the drama, the critical praise, and the awards the TV show has garnered –- but what some people still don’t know is that it's shot right here in Albuquerque! It's one of the great privileges of my life to do this show, but it's also what this production does for the community I've come to love," Cranston said.

Amb. Joe Wilson Guest Blog: Why I Endorse Marty Chavez for Congress in NM-1

September 23, 2011 by Democracy for N...

This is a guest blog by former U.S. diplomat and Ambassador, Joe Wilson, who resides in New Mexico with his wife and two children.

“In economic and political times like these, we need strong, proven leaders that will fight for and protect middle-class families. That's why I'm proud to endorse my friend Marty Chavez for U.S. Congress in New Mexico's 1st Congressional district because he is the kind of leader that can propose real solutions to our nation's problems.

Marty Chavez knows what's wrong in Washington. And he has shown the kind of leadership necessary to fix it. During his time as Mayor of Albuquerque, I saw Marty put forward a slate of ideas that created jobs and improved the city from top to bottom. Under his leadership, Albuquerque was named one of the “greenest cities in the country” and Forbes magazine said his work made the city the “#1 Place to Do Business.”