title: Crystal Diamond
text: # Crystal Diamond
  
  Crystal Diamond is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 35th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 19, 2021.
  
  ## Education
  
  Diamond earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and business from New Mexico State University.
  
  ## Career
  
  Prior to entering politics, she served as the director of the Sierra Soil & Water Conservation District and worked as a self-employed agricultural consultant.
  
  In the June 2020 Democratic primary, incumbent Democrat John Arthur Smith was defeated by Neomi Martinez-Parra. Diamond defeated Martinez-Parra in the November general election and assumed office on January 19, 2021. Diamond won 11,256 votes to Martinez-Parra's 8,135, for a margin of 58% to 42%. Prior to Diamond's general election win, the 35th district had not been represented by a Republican in 65 years.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Diamond lives in Elephant Butte, New Mexico.
  
  