MEET ELEANOR: A HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP

Eleanor has never shied away from courageous leadership. She has led a storied career fighting for the rights of women, workers, children, families, and educators. Her focused experience is a testament to her dedication to what matters most. As a native New Mexican, she has a deep-rooted commitment to working hard towards innovative change that will uplift communities who need it most. Eleanor would be proud to represent the community where she raised her kids and work towards progressive change for HD 26.​

Eleanor is a union organizer, a former Public Education Commissioner, and now a Democratic State Legislator representing Albuquerque’s Westside.

Eleanor Chavez: Experience and Values for Westside Families

  • State Representative, House District 26, 2023-Present

  • State Representative, House District 13, 2009-2012

  • Public Education Commissioner, 2015-2017

  • Bernalillo County Labor Board, 2016-2019

  • Former Executive Director, National Union of Hospital and Healthcare Employees District 1199

  • Former Assistant Director, American Federation of Teachers, Human Rights and Community Relations

  • Field Staff Representative, American Federation of Teachers

  • Organizer, AFSCME

  • Social worker, New Mexico Department of Human Services

  • Education consultant, New Mexico Community Foundation

  • Vice-Chair, Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign

  • Chair, Casa de Salud

  • MSW, University of Washington

  • BA, University of Washington