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ABOUT

TERESA LEGER FERNÁNDEZ

MEMBER | NM-03

Teresa is experienced and passionate and continues to expand opportunities for all New Mexico working families. She has deep roots in rural New Mexico, where her mother was a bilingual education pioneer and her father was a former state senator and educator.

TERESA LEGER FERNÁNDEZ

A CHAMPION FOR NEW MEXICO


Teresa’s passion for helping others began as an advocate who became and attorney and now congresswoman. Once fighting important legal battles, Teresa has represented tribes, minority-owned businesses, and community organizations on issues including civil rights, affordable housing, and community development. She has served as counsel to several Native American tribes and their business enterprises, promoting economic development as well as defending sovereignty, voting rights, and sacred sites.


Teresa currently serves as the Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, and is a member of the House Rules Committee, House Natural Resources Committee, and member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.