James G. Townsend is a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 34. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on December 31, 2028. Townsend ran for election to the New Mexico State Senate to represent District 34. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Townsend served as state House minority leader from 2019 to 2023.