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Linda Lopez, New Mexico Senator

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Linda Lopez
New Mexico Senate District 11
Incumbent
In office
1997 - present
Term ends
January 1, 2013
Years in position 15
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$0/year
Per diem$153/day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 4, 2008
First electedNovember 5, 1996
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sCollege of Santa Fe
Master'sCollege of Santa Fe
Personal
BirthdayMarch 13, 1964
Place of birthAlbuquerque, NM
ProfessionConsultant/Business Owner
ReligionCatholic
Websites
Office website

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This article is about Linda Lopez, the member of the New Mexico Senate. For other uses, see Linda Lopez.

Linda Lopez is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate. Lopez joined the New Mexico State Senate in 1997. She has served in that position since, representing the 11th district. She has also been the Chairman of the Bernalillo County Democratic Party since 2003.

Lopez has been the owner of Lopez Consulting since 1992. She has also been a Recruiter for Presbyterian Healthcare Services since 2001.

Lopez earned her BBA and MBA from the College of Santa Fe in 1987 and 1992, respectively.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lopez has been appointed to these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lopez served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012

Lopez is running for re-election in 2012. She is running against Jamai Haquani in the June 5, 2012 Democratic primary. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[1]

2008

On November 4, 2008, Lopez won re-election to the 11th district in the New Mexico Senate. Lopez had no challenger. [2]

Lopez raised $84,960 for her campaign.[3]

Campaign donors

2008

Listed below are the five largest contributors to Linda Lopez's 2008 campaign.

Donor Amount
New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association $6,750
Pueblo of Isleta $2,500
New Mexico Hospital Association $2,250
Westland Development Co. $2,000
Chevron Corp. $1,500

Personal

Lopez is divorced and has one child.

External links

References

  1. ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," Accessed March 23, 2012
  2. ↑ 2008 election results, New Mexico Senate
  3. ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Linda's 2008 campaign contributions
Political offices
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1997–present 		Succeeded by
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Democrat majority Current members of the New Mexico Senate
Senate President: John A. Sanchez • Senate Majority Leader: Michael Sanchez (D) • Senate Minority Leader: Stuart Ingle (R)
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