If elected to the House of Representatives, she promised Hispanic landowners restoration of their communal land grants in New Mexico. She celebrated her Hispanic heritage by speaking Spanish and advocating for the preservation of Hispanic heritage and culture. Her Progressive campaign advocated for improved education, health care, and welfare services. Controversy abounded, however, when news of her divorce came out during her election, as well as concerns about her stance on Spanish-language instruction in schools and employment of Hispanic teachers. Ultimately, she was defeated by Democrat John Morrow, who received 59,254 votes (55.4%) to Otero-Warren's 49,635 votes (45.6%).
