Linda Serrato is a New Mexico State Representative for District 45, serving since 2020. A third-generation American whose grandfather earned his citizenship serving in WWII. Born in Chino, California, she earned her B.A. in public policy from Stanford. She moved to NM to work on the Obama 2008 campaign and later served as press secretary for Congressman Ben Ray Lujan.
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About
Family & Heritage
Third-generation Mexican-American. Born and raised in Chino, California. Grandfather earned U.S. citizenship through military service in World War II. Daughter of a lifelong union worker. First-generation college graduate. Lives in Santa Fe with husband Matt Ybarra, daughter Alma, and dog Hemingway.
Political Career
Before Politics
Staffer on Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign (assigned to Eastern NM); press secretary and legislative assistant for Congressman Ben Ray Lujan (2017-2019); CEO of SerratoYbarra Communications
Education
B.A. in Public Policy, Stanford University, 2007; first-generation college graduate
Key Issues & Priorities
Living wage and workers' rights, paid sick leave, gun safety, environmental protection, AI regulation and synthetic content accountability, workforce development