Crystal Diamond | |
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Member of the
New Mexico Senate from the 35th district | |
Assumed office January 19, 2021 | |
Preceded by | John Arthur Smith |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Elephant Butte, New Mexico, U.S. |
Education | New Mexico State University ( BS) |
Crystal Diamond 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.
Diamond 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. [1] [2]
In the June 2020 Democratic primary, incumbent Democrat John Arthur Smith was defeated by Neomi Martinez-Parra. [3] Diamond defeated Martinez-Parra in the November general election and assumed office on January 19, 2021. [4] Diamond won 11,256 votes to Martinez-Parra's 8,135, for a margin of 58% to 42%. [2] Prior to Diamond's general election win, the 35th district had not been represented by a Republican in 65 years. [5] [6]
Diamond lives in Elephant Butte, New Mexico. [7]