Sen. Craig Brandt
Republican New Mexico Senate · District 40 · New Mexico
+0.780Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#30 of 40Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
91.0%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
369Roll calls (100 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2013-01-15 · craig.brandt@nmlegis.gov · linkedin.com/…/craigbrandtnm · nmlegis.gov/…/Legislator?SponCode=SBRA · Open States ID 365e015d-5011-4126-8b07-0b0f90a949c7
Capitol: State Capitol Room 414D, New Mexico 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-986-4703 · District: 4132 Jackie Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Where they sit in the New Mexico Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the New Mexico Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Craig Brandt. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Craig Brandt.
Committees
- Finance (ranking member)
- Finance Authority Oversight
- Legislative Council Interim (special advisory)
- Legislative Education Study
- Legislative Finance (standing advisory)
- Military and Veterans' Affairs (advisory)
- Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight
- Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy
- Water and Natural Resources
Recent votes (latest 60 of 369 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | HB 108 senate passage WATERSHED DISTRICT TAXES AND DIRECTORS | Excused | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-02-19 | HJM 2 senate passage IPRA IMPLEMENTATION STUDY TASK FORCE | Excused | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-02-19 | HB 256 senate passage DEFIBRILLATORS AT SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS | Excused | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-02-19 | HB 34 senate passage SCHOOL NURSE LICENSURE PROVISIONS | Excused | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-02-19 | HB 43 senate passage DISABILITY & SURVIVOR PENSIONS CHANGES | Excused | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-02-19 | HB 306 senate passage PROHIBIT CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITY FEES | Excused | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-02-19 | HB 200 senate passage NEW HOMES FOR NEW MEXICO PROGRAM | Excused | Pass 22–13 |
| 2026-02-19 | HB 158 senate passage PLANS ON USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS | Excused | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-02-19 | HB 38 senate passage WHEELCHAIR INSURANCE COVERAGE | Excused | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | SB 274 senate passage PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 332 senate passage CAPITAL OUTLAY REAUTHORIZATIONS | Nay | Pass 24–14 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 128 senate passage FIREFIGHTER OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE DISABLEMENT | Yea | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 7 senate passage APPRENTICESHIP ASSISTANCE ACT TRANSFERS | Yea | Pass 29–8 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 156 senate passage REPEAL SPECIAL SESSION VACCINATION LAWS | Absent | Pass 38–1 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 153 senate passage LOW-CARBON CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL REBATE ACT | Absent | Pass 30–6 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 253 senate passage PUBLIC EDUCATION CHANGES | Nay | Pass 26–15 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 253 senate passage PUBLIC EDUCATION CHANGES | Absent | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 96 senate passage SPACE COMMISSION WORKING GROUP | Absent | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | SM 20 senate passage STATEWIDE YOUTH VIOLENCE SUMMIT | Absent | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 247 senate passage CAPITAL OUTLAY CHANGES | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 285 senate passage DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX CHANGES | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 255 senate passage PUBLIC SAFETY WORKFORCE BUILDING PROGRAM | Absent | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | SB 273 senate passage PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 184 senate passage INVESTMENT OF CONSERVATION & LEGACY FUNDS | Absent | Pass 25–11 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 80 senate passage OIL & GAS CONSERVATION TAX ACT CHANGES | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | SM 22 senate passage STUDY CYFD FUNDS & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Absent | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 64 senate passage PUBLIC PROJECT REVOLVING FUND APPROPRIATIONS | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | SM 27 senate passage IMPACT OF RADIATION EXPOSURE | Absent | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 4 senate passage HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY FUND DISTRIBUTIONS | Absent | Pass 24–12 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 270 senate passage CONTRIBUTIONS TO APPRENTICE & TRAINING PGMS. | Absent | Pass 25–13 |
| 2026-02-18 | SB 240 senate passage CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | SM 21 senate passage STUDY OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS | Absent | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 8 senate passage HIGHER ED. MAJOR PROJECTS FUND | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 253 senate passage PUBLIC EDUCATION CHANGES | Nay | Pass 26–15 |
| 2026-02-18 | SB 172 senate passage TECHNOLOGY READINESS GRT CREDIT | Yea | Pass 37–1 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 66 senate passage HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL LOAN FUND CHANGES | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HJM 3 senate passage PER- & POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES REPORT | Absent | Pass 22–13 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 248 senate passage GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 165 senate passage PAYMENT OF CERTAIN IRB SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS | Yea | Pass 30–10 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 61 senate passage AGGRAVATED BATTERY ON POLICE OFFICER | Absent | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 291 senate passage TAX CHANGES | Absent | Pass 36–2 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 95 senate passage ADDITIONAL SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIP | Yea | Pass 40–0 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 124 senate passage NEW AMERICANS DIVISION IN WSD | Absent | Pass 22–12 |
| 2026-02-18 | HB 47 senate passage SCHOOL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE PROGRAMS | Absent | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-02-17 | HB 154 senate passage ADVANCED ENERGY PRODUCT DEFINITION | Yea | Pass 36–6 |
| 2026-02-17 | HB 70 senate passage PRC SUPPORT AGENCY | Excused | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-02-17 | SM 31 senate passage PERA WORK GROUP | Yea | Pass 42–0 |
| 2026-02-17 | HB 180 senate passage USE OF EMERGENCY FUNDS & DISASTERS | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-02-17 | HB 99 senate passage MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CHANGES | Yea | Pass 40–2 |
| 2026-02-17 | HB 30 senate passage TEACHER RESIDENCY ACT CHANGES | Excused | Pass 39–0 |
| 2026-02-17 | HJR 1 senate passage BOARDS OF REGENTS NOMINATING COMMITTEES, CA | Nay | Pass 34–7 |
| 2026-02-17 | HJR 5 senate passage LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION, CA | Nay | Pass 23–19 |
| 2026-02-17 | HJR 1 senate passage BOARDS OF REGENTS NOMINATING COMMITTEES, CA | Nay | Pass 34–7 |
| 2026-02-17 | SB 246 senate passage MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE CHANGES | Excused | Pass 22–17 |
| 2026-02-17 | SM 17 senate passage SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAM KIT TASK FORCE | Yea | Pass 41–0 |
| 2026-02-17 | HB 103 senate passage CAP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RATES | Nay | Fail 16–26 |
| 2026-02-17 | HJR 5 senate passage LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION, CA | Nay | Pass 23–19 |
| 2026-02-16 | HB 2 senate passage GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2026 | Nay | Pass 23–16 |
| 2026-02-15 | HB 109 senate passage WATER PROJECT FUND CHANGES | Yea | Pass 42–0 |
| 2026-02-15 | HB 63 senate passage NMFA WATER PROJECT FUND PROJECTS | Yea | Pass 39–0 |