New Mexican politicians recently responded to news that majority leader Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton (D-Bernalillo) was being investigated for racketeering, money laundering and illegal payments, according to a report by the Pinon Post.

Jay Block, a gubernatorial candidate in New Mexico, addressed the allegations, stating, "At the very least, she should step down from her leadership role," in a tweet. "If convicted, resign immediately."

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has also responded to the allegations against Rep. Stapleton, stating she was “deeply troubled” by them and that “public officials must always hold themselves to the highest possible standard of behavior.”

According to the Pinon Post, however, Grisham is also under investigation by the State Ethics Commission for alleged abuse of campaign money and improper conduct with an ex-staff member.

Additionally, Dan McKay of the Albuquerque Journal tweeted that House Speaker Brian Egolf (D-Bernalillo) and "other Democratic leaders" are "shocked and dismayed" by the "deeply troubling allegations against" Stapleton.