David Mooney

David Mooney is the Democratic candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 38, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces Republican incumbent Rebecca Dow.[1][2] A recruiter and former campaign organizer, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that he is running to protect water, land and air, rein in corporate lobbying and expand access to healthcare.[1][3]

David Mooney earned a bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University in 2015 and works as a recruiter.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he was born and raised in New Mexico and has more than eight years of experience as an organizer and field director, working on campaigns in 27 states and Washington, D.C.[3] He also said he stays active with local nonprofits and volunteers as a bike mechanic.[3]

Mooney advanced from the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary as a write-in candidate, receiving 573 votes with no other candidate on the ballot.[1] In the survey, he listed three campaign messages: a statewide moratorium of at least 18 months on AI data centers, a lobbying transparency bill, and a move toward a universal healthcare system.[3] He said he is also passionate about supporting local small businesses and working people, protecting water, air and land, and public infrastructure.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.