State Senator Jay Block, a Republican representing New Mexico’s 12th Senate district since 2025, used his social media platform on March 13, 2026, to criticize Democratic lawmakers regarding government operations and affordability issues.
In a post published at 15:09 UTC, Block addressed the Democratic Party and specific senators by stating: “Open up the government democrats!!! @TheDemocrats @SenatorHeinrich @benraylujan Do your job!!!!”
Later that day at 15:48 UTC, Block continued his criticism with another statement directed at Democrats and tagged several political figures and organizations: “Democrats could care less. They talk affordability. They are full of you know what. @MelanieforNM @SenatorHeinrich @benraylujan @NMSenate_GOP @NMHouseGOP @NewMexicoGOP”
By the evening of March 13, Block posted again with a brief message: “Enjoy your time to think. Idiots.”
Block was elected to the New Mexico State Senate in 2025, succeeding Jerry Ortiz y Pino as the representative for the state’s 12th Senate district.
