Joshua Hernandez

Hernandez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His career experience includes working as a digital marketing manager for Agenda.[2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Native New Mexican born to hardworking job-creating parents. From a young age, I learned the values of hard work, dedication, and the importance of family while watching my parents build their small businesses. I have also seen my family struggle with their business due to overreaching regulations and outdated tax codes in our state. As a State Representative, I will be a champion for small businesses which are the backbone of our economy.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Small Business & The Economy - I am passionate about small businesses and diversifying our economy. For too long I have seen my friends leave New Mexico for greener pastures in the states around us. We need policies that make New Mexico easier for businesses to start, grow, and operate. We must work to reform our tax policy, remove bureaucratic red tape, and offer incentives to attract new businesses and create good-paying jobs in our state.Public Safety - I am a huge supporter of law enforcement and our first responders. We must make sure that our first responders have the tools and resources necessary to continue to keep our communities safe. We must also develop a comprehensive plan to battle the root causes of crime including mental health by ensuring the services are properly funded and run.Education - New Mexicans are tired of our education system being ranked in the bottom compared to other states. As a product of Albuquerque Public Schools, I know the importance of supporting our teachers and schools. I will work to make sure that our classrooms are funded and not wasted on Bureaucracy.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about policy that focuses on building our economy, Public safety/first esponders, education, and infrastructure.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

New Mexico has so many. Being ranked at the bottom in education, job creation, tax policy, infrastructure and so much more is gonna be a big hill to climb.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily. All those who run and serve in the legislature are doing it to serve their community and make it better. It think that if someone has governmental or political experience like myself is a benefit because you are more easily able to adapt to whats going on and the games that are played but by no means a necessity.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. In New Mexico you are one of 70 Representatives and one of 112 Legislators. You cannot do it alone. You need to build relationships with other Legislators not only on your side of the aisle but also on the other side of the aisle and in the other chamber.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

I currently sit on Commerce and Industry and Tax & Revenue. My biggest focus in on building the economy of New Mexico and in both of these committees I can do that. Commerce is all about business and our economy and the Tax committee lets us shape tax policy for residents and businesses.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Not Currently.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Absolutely. As elected officials, we represent every person in our district and the state, not just the ones that belong to our political party. We need to work across the aisle to craft and ultimately pass legislation that not only betters our state but also works for members of all parties. While not everyone likes is compromise is key to fair policy making.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Native New Mexican born to hardworking job-creating parents. From a young age, I learned my values of hard work, dedication, and the importance of family while watching my parents build their small business. I have also seen my family struggle with their business due to overreaching regulations and outdated tax codes in our state. As a state representative, I will be a champion for small businesses which are the backbone of our economy.

When elected in 2020, I will be 35 years old, making me one of the youngest members of the State House of Representatives - giving a voice to the next generation of New Mexico leaders. I will bring my background, conservative values, and bold leadership to Santa Fe to produce real results for Rio Rancho.

I am not a politician, I am a voice for all the people of District 60 in the heart of Rio Rancho. I look forward to working with and advocating for all of the residents and businesses in Rio Rancho.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

SMALL BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY - I am passionate about small businesses and diversifying our economy. For too long I have seen my friends leave New Mexico for greener pastures in the states around us. We need policies that make New Mexico easier for businesses to start, grow, and operate. We must work to reform our tax policy, remove bureaucratic red tape, and offer incentives to attract new businesses and create good-paying jobs in our state.PUBLIC SAFETY -I am a huge supporter of law enforcement and our first responders. We must make sure that our first responders have the tools and resources necessary to continue to keep our communities safe. We must also develop a comprehensive plan to battle the root causes of crime including mental health by ensuring the services are properly funded and run.EDUCATION - New Mexicans are tired of our education system being ranked in the bottom compared to other states. As a product of Albuquerque Public Schools, I know the importance of supporting our teachers and schools. I will work to make sure that our classrooms are funded and not wasted on Bureaucracy.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about small business and diversifying the economy of New Mexico. Our state has an outdated tax code and it not only hurts businesses that are in New Mexico but also keeps businesses from outside our state from opening or relocating into our state. The states around us, Arizona, Texas, Colorado & Nevada, all have more competitive tax codes and they continue to boom with job and population growth. We are in desperate need of tax reform to help our families and businesses.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity is the most important characteristic of an elected official. We must be able to trust that our legislators have our best outcome in mind when they are in the legislature.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

There were so many. I remember President Clinton getting elected the first time, the Space Shuttle Columbia explosion, the tech revolution, and so many more. The one that I will never forget the events of 9/11. I was headed to school and heard that a plane had hit the first tower and I had just gotten to my first-period class when the second plane hit the second tower and everyone realized that it was a terrorist attack. I vividly remember most of that day watching the news coverage and being glued to the TV for weeks after. I was a junior in high school.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was as a sales associate at our local Office Max during high school. I kept the job for about a year until I began working at a local restaurant.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

For the next decade, my state is gonna have several large challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled our economy and it is going to take many years for us to recover from it. Our state is at the bottom of the list for education and we must fight to cut the wasted spending and bureaucratic red tape so that we give our children a fighting chance for their futures. We must also have a fair and equal redistricting.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is essential to build relationships with other legislators and to work across the aisle. New Mexico is very unique in that you have a divide not only between Republican and Democrat but also rural and urban. Everyone must work together to better our state and our future.