Meet Brian

Speaker Brian Egolf (D-47) is currently serving his fifth term in the New Mexico House of Representatives. As a Democrat and progressive champion, Speaker Egolf led the effort to flip control of the House from Republican to Democratic majority in 2016.

Among his legislative successes, Speaker Egolf championed equal pay for equal work for the women of New Mexico, reduced government corruption through the creation of a statewide independent ethics commission, and passed legislation to penalize the distribution of sensitive images, such as child pornography. As a private practice attorney, Egolf filed suit in New Mexico district court on behalf of a gay couple that was denied a marriage license. That case helped turn the tide toward marriage equality in New Mexico and just a few months later, the state’s Supreme Court ruled to legalize gay marriage, making New Mexico the 17th state to do so. Speaker Egolf continues to fight for hardworking New Mexicans and policies that will help them get ahead.

Egolf resides in Santa Fe with his wife, Kelly, and their two daughters. He is committed to protecting the traditions of the people of New Mexico, and creating a vibrant, sustainable community for his kids and all kids to enjoy for generations to come.