“You come into Congress, and in the orientation, pretty quickly, you're separated out by party. Which makes no sense, if you want to get a body that works as a body, that learns to be able to work as a body.”

American lawyer and politician

Michelle Lynn Lujan Grisham is an American lawyer and politician, active in the 21st century. She has served as the 32nd governor of New Mexico since 2019, and previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she is known for a career in public office that moved from Congress to statewide leadership. Her public role centers on government, law, and policy, with her visibility shaped by work in both federal and state politics.