The cards run from where they differ most to where they agree most, and compare how each would do it. Neither campaign had answered the Ledger’s questions by Oct. 15.
G. Andres Romero
Democrat
Incumbent. Hadn't answered our questions by Oct. 15.
Christopher P. Crane
Republican
Challenger. Hadn't answered our questions by Oct. 15.
Where they differ
Health care
Differ
What they said
Romero told Vote411 the Legislature must keep expanding Medicaid across the state and keep backing medical malpractice reform so the state can recruit and keep doctors. Crane’s site says he’d strengthen the health system “through competition, innovation, transparency, and local control,” and that “healthcare decisions should be made by patients and their doctors, not by government bureaucracies or insurance companies.”
Same goal, different approach
Investment in schools
Same goal, different approach
What they said
Romero’s campaign site lists HB 5 among his sponsored bills, calling it “the largest single investment in education in New Mexico history.” Crane’s site says only that he supports “investing in our schools and promoting innovative teaching methods,” with no specific bill or plan named.
Local business and jobs
Same goal, different approach
What they said
Romero’s site says he wants to encourage local hiring and partner local businesses with schools so students are ready for future jobs and businesses get skilled workers. Crane’s site lists “supporting local businesses and creating job opportunities” among his priorities, without a specific tax, permitting or funding proposal attached.
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