Elections may not be the sole route to liberation, but queer and trans New Mexicans have effectively engaged with the political system. EQNM's collaborative actions have played a role in maintaining an LGBTQ-friendly majority in the state legislature, paving the way for future protections.

Marshall Martinez, Executive Director of EQNM, highlighted the organization's efforts: "We sent 26,444 text messages. We made 17,143 calls and talked to 12,077 voters. We sent 12,142 mailers."

The group endorsed 49 candidates for the state legislature and identified nearly 4,692 voters who supported their priority candidates. They also created 89 social media graphics aimed at educating voters and countering misinformation about trans New Mexicans.

As a result of these efforts, EQNM successfully elected 85% of its endorsed candidates. Despite challenges faced during this general election cycle due to losses and community-targeted attacks, EQNM demonstrated resilience. "But EQNM ran an incredibly strong program," said Martinez.

Martinez emphasized that while current systems were not designed for their community, they have learned to use available tools effectively. "That is why EQNM works so hard to elect the right representatives to the state legislature," he stated.

Looking ahead, Martinez called for continued support: "We’re going to have a lot of work ahead of us! We can get through it and win many of those fights with your help."