SANTA FE, NM, April 24, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Today, U.S. Term Limits announces that former New Mexico State Senator Siah Correa Hemphill has agreed to serve as New Mexico State Chair for U.S. Term Limits. Senator Hemphill brings a depth of public service and a strong understanding of the need to enact congressional term limits to break the dysfunction in Washington, D.C. She believes New Mexico is ready to join the growing number of states calling for a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for Congress and has long supported this effort.

"I am honored to serve as the New Mexico State Chair for U.S. Term Limits and to help advance this critical issue," said Senator Hemphill. "Now more than ever, Americans want change. Congressional term limits are one of the few issues that unite people across party lines, and it's time we act. New Mexico can play a leading role in restoring accountability and trust in our government."

"When government stops working for the people it is meant to serve, the Constitution provides a path forward through the states," continued Hemphill. "The time to act is now. Our citizens deserve fresh perspectives, new leadership, and a system that prioritizes results over career politics."

"New Mexico is ready to stand up and be counted in the fight for congressional term limits," concluded Hemphill.

"We are honored to have Senator Hemphill leading our efforts in New Mexico," said Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits. "Her experience, leadership, and commitment to public service make her an outstanding choice to help advance term limits in the Land of Enchantment. Under her leadership, I am confident we will see strong momentum for passing a term limits resolution in New Mexico."

About Siah Correa Hemphill
The Honorable Siah Correa Hemphill is a former New Mexico State Senator, first elected in 2020, who has dedicated her career to public service, education, and strengthening communities across New Mexico. During her time in the legislature, she served on the Senate Finance Committee, Legislative Finance Committee, and the New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee, while also co-chairing the Rural Economic Opportunity Task Force.

Senator Hemphill played a key role in shaping the state budget and advancing policies that supported families and economic growth. She worked across the political spectrum to deliver tax relief, expand access to affordable childcare, and increase investments in public and higher education. Her efforts helped secure funding for teacher pay raises, early childhood education programs, and the Center of Excellence at Western New Mexico University, as well as making the state's Opportunity Scholarship permanent to expand tuition-free education opportunities.

She was also instrumental in securing critical investments for southwestern New Mexico, including healthcare improvements, infrastructure upgrades such as wastewater systems in Bayard, and transportation enhancements along Highway 180. In addition, she supported increased resources for the Children, Youth and Families Department to strengthen protections for children and families statewide.

With more than 30 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, school psychologist, and special education director, Hemphill brings a practical, community-focused perspective to leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in School Psychology from Western New Mexico University.

Raised on a dairy farm in Hanover, New Mexico, she has a deep understanding of rural communities and the importance of responsive, accountable government. She and her husband, Jay, are raising four children, including a son with significant disabilities—an experience that continues to shape her commitment to thoughtful and inclusive public service.

U.S. Term Limits is the largest grassroots term limits advocacy group in the country. We connect term limits supporters with their legislators and work to pass term limits at all levels of government, particularly on the U.S. Congress

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