Crystal Brantley
Crystal R. Brantley 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.
Education
Brantley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and business from New [Mexico State University].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.In the June 2020 Democratic primary, incumbent Democrat John Arthur Smith was defeated by Neomi Martinez-Parra. Brantley defeated Martinez-Parra in the November general election and assumed office on January 19, 2021. Brantley won 11,256 votes to Martinez-Parra's 8,135, for a margin of 58% to 42%. Prior to her general election win, the 35th district had not been represented by a Republican in 65 years.