The results of the election are in. Obviously, I was hopeful for a different ending, as were so many of you. New Mexicans spoke last night at the polling booth, and made their selection in my race and several others.
I hope that Rep. Lujan improves his service and representation to the people of New Mexico in his next term. It is disappointing that fear and negative campaigning are so effective in our media driven climate. We logged more than 110,000 miles, and handed out more than 30,000 copies of the U.S. Constitution in my effort to meet with the voters and represent the people. For the thousands of you who have supported me through your volunteer efforts, I cannot thank you enough. This loss is bitter because we put so much effort into it. To those who have contributed financially to my campaign effort, thank you. To the many who prayed daily for my health and success. God bless you.
I ask for your help in collecting our campaign signs around the district and either recycling them or returning them to your County GOP headquarters or chairman. The sign of a well run campaign is in the timely and orderly removal of campaign signs. With your help, we have run an incredible campaign. Please help collect all of the Republican candidate signs in your final efforts assisting me. Thank you for your help.
The sun rises this morning on a new day. This day has shown a wave of Constitutional conservatism victories across this nation and victories for common sense in the Governor’s race and Secretary of State’s race among others. Today is a brighter day for New Mexicans and I look forward to working with so many of you to continue to improve New Mexico and our nation for our children and grandchildren.
I watched the election returns last night in Utah with eager anticipation, praying for “change” I really want. As I knew of your race through my sister-in-law, Alicia Williams, I’d gone to your website, and if ever I wished a candidate success, it was you. Btw, one side of my business card has a photo I took called, “November Sunrise,” there to remind me that every day is indeed a fresh start. God bless you and all who campaigned for you.
Thank you so much to you and all your team who have worked so hard!!!! God bless you and Tom’s daughters for the sacrifices you have made. You’ve done an incredible job in a tough district. It is wonderful to support a someone who is genuine, with the heart of a servant. I look forward to what’s to come.
Thank you Tom for running to be our representative. While you didn’t win this time, you planted a lot of seeds for the future. Thank you for all your efforts.
I believe one of the main reasons you lost was that Lujan bought votes with promises of more “pork”. Earmarks used as bribes and payoffs corrupt the legislative process and disenfranchise citizens who are not members of the favored class. I am writing congress to ban this practice in hope that good men like you will have a fair chance in being elected.
Lujan is a poor representative and I am sick that we have to endure him for another term. Would you post or would someone on your team write or call me with a summary of lessons learned, etc. What can we do better to elect constitutional conservatives in New Mexico?
Again, thank you, your staff, and your family for running in this campaign.
Doreen Hutchins
505-670-8900