Candace Gould


Candace Gould is an American politician and businesswoman serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 10th district, which includes portions of Bernalillo and Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Career

The daughter of a military family, Gould moved to New Mexico as a child. She has operated a small business for 15 years, and serves as the Executive Director of the Heart Gallery of New Mexico Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports foster children. A Republican, Gould was elected to the New Mexico Senate in 2016. She took office in 2017, succeeding John Ryan.