Speaker Martínez Reflects on Gail Chasey’s Impactful, Storied Public Service Career

Santa Fe, NM - Today, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez responded to the announcement that House Majority Leader Gail Chasey (D-Albuquerque), the longest-serving State Representative, will not seek re-election this fall.

Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque), issued the following statement:

“The House of Representatives and the entire state of New Mexico owe Leader Gail Chasey a huge debt of gratitude for her 28 years of service and her leadership. 

As the longest-serving member of the House, Leader Chasey has had an incredible impact, shaping policies that uplifted New Mexico children and families, made our systems more equitable and fairer, and protected New Mexicans’ fundamental rights and freedoms.

She’s also been a wonderful colleague, friend, and mentor to countless lawmakers for nearly three decades—always quick to share both her deep institutional knowledge and words of encouragement.

I am so grateful to have learned from and served alongside Leader Chasey for the last nine years and wish her the very best in her next chapter.”  

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