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Marianna Anaya

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Marianna Anaya
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 18th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2025
Preceded byGail Chasey
Personal details
BornAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Political partyDemocratic
Websitewww.mariannafornm.com

Marianna Anaya is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 18th district.[1]

Biography

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Marianna Anaya was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico by her mother, grandmother and eight aunts.[2] She has worked as a lobbyist and community organizer.[3] She is a queer woman of color.[4] Anaya is of Chicano heritage and uses she/they pronouns.[5]

Political positions

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Gun control

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Anaya is a supporter of gun control. In the wake of the 2025 University of New Mexico shooting, Anaya stated that "This heartbreaking incident is yet another reminder of the urgent need to address gun violence and historical trauma in our state."[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Marianna Anaya". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  2. ^ "Marianna Anaya". LPAC. 2024-08-13. Archived from the original on 2025-05-24. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  3. ^ Prokop, Danielle (2024-06-05). "Anaya wins competitive four-way primary • Source New Mexico". Source New Mexico. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  4. ^ "About Marianna". Marianna for New Mexico. Archived from the original on 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  5. ^ "HOME". Anaya Consulting. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  6. ^ "University of New Mexico schooting attack kills one | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2025-07-30.