Pearce selected to lead NM Republicans again

Dec. 6—Steve Pearce will lead New Mexico Republicans for a third term.

The State Central Committee on Saturday selected Pearce over three other candidates, according to a news release from the Republican Party of New Mexico.

Pearce received 55.2% of the votes, defeating Sarah Jane Allen (20.7%), Robert Aragon (10.4%) and Rodney Tahe (0.5%), the news release stated.

Pearce, a former congressman and state representative who has been state Republican Party chairman since losing the 2018 gubernatorial race, had faced criticism from fellow Republicans after a midterm election in which Republicans not only failed to make gains but lost their only congressional seat in the state.

"This was a spirited campaign, and I thank the grassroots Republican leaders from across New Mexico for trusting me to lead for another term as RPNM chairman," Pearce stated in the news release.

"An overwhelming number of these leaders agree that our data-driven approach to identifying and turning out conservative leaning voters is working, proven by the fact Republican candidates are getting closer and closer to defeating Democrats in competitive races.

"Turning New Mexico red is a marathon, not a sprint, and as we look toward 2024, I am excited about helping our future Republican nominees be successful in their campaigns."

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