For the first time in years, New Mexico's First Congressional District has a Republican nominee with a compelling personal story, real-world healthcare experience, and a proven record as a small business owner.
Didi Okpareke for Congress isn't a career politician. She's a pharmacist, entrepreneur, mother, and longtime New Mexican who understands the challenges families face every day—rising costs, crime, failing schools, and an economy that isn't working for everyone.
Meanwhile, incumbent Melanie Stansbury has spent years in Washington supporting the same policies that many voters believe have contributed to higher costs and growing frustration across Albuquerque and New Mexico.
This race isn't about political titles—it's about results.
Didi brings:
✅ Healthcare expertise
✅ Small business leadership
✅ A fresh perspective outside the political establishment
✅ A focus on safer communities and economic opportunity
If voters are looking for change instead of more of the same, Didi Okpareke has the opportunity to make CD1 competitive and give New Mexico a stronger voice in Congress.