Crystal Brantley
American politician (born 1979)
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Crystal R. Brantley (née Diamond; born October 10, 1979) 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.
Crystal Brantley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Arthur Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1979 Nacogdoches, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | New Mexico State University (BS) |
Education
Brantley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and business from New Mexico State University.[citation needed]
Career
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] Brantley defeated Martinez-Parra in the November general election and assumed office on January 19, 2021.[4] Brantley won 11,256 votes to Martinez-Parra's 8,135, for a margin of 58% to 42%.[2] Prior to her general election win, the 35th district had not been represented by a Republican in 65 years.[5][6]
Personal life
Brantley lives in Elephant Butte, New Mexico.[7]