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Kelly K. Fajardo
Kelly K. Fajardo (Republican Party) was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 7. She assumed office in 2013. She left office on December 31, 2022.
Fajardo (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 7. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Fajardo's professional experience includes being the owner of KKF Media, a social media and web services consulting company.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Fajardo was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce & Economic Development Committee
- Local Government, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs Committee
- Rules and Order of Business Committee
2019-2020
Fajardo was assigned to the following committees:
- Local Government, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs Committee
- Rules and Order of Business Committee
- Commerce & Economic Development Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
| • Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Fajardo served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health, Vice-Chair |
| • Government, Elections and Indian Affairs |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Fajardo served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Enrolling and Engrossing - A |
| • Health, Government and Indian Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2022
Kelly K. Fajardo did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Kelly K. Fajardo defeated Santos Griego in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kelly K. Fajardo (R) | 59.2 | 6,219 |
| Santos Griego (D) | 40.8 | 4,288 | ||
| Total votes: 10,507 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7
Santos Griego advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Santos Griego | 100.0 | 2,112 | |
| Total votes: 2,112 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Kelly K. Fajardo advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelly K. Fajardo | 100.0 | 1,919 |
| Total votes: 1,919 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Kelly K. Fajardo defeated LeRoy Baca in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelly K. Fajardo (R) | 54.6 | 4,294 |
| LeRoy Baca (D) | 45.4 | 3,576 | ||
| Total votes: 7,870 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7
LeRoy Baca advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | LeRoy Baca | 100.0 | 1,452 | |
| Total votes: 1,452 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Kelly K. Fajardo advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelly K. Fajardo | 100.0 | 950 |
| Total votes: 950 | |||
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2016
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
Incumbent Kelly K. Fajardo defeated Arturo Fierro in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 general election.[2][3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 7, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kelly K. Fajardo Incumbent |
56.50% | 5,149 | |
| Democratic | Arturo Fierro | 43.50% | 3,964 | |
| Total Votes | 9,113 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Arturo Fierro ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 Democratic primary.[4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 7, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Arturo Fierro (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Kelly K. Fajardo ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 Republican primary.[5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 7, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kelly K. Fajardo Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 4, 2014. Incumbent Kelly K. Fajardo was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Teresa K.E. Smith De Cherif defeated Andrew Barreras in the Democratic primary. Fajardo defeated Smith De Cherif in the general election.[6][7]
The New Mexico House of Representatives was a battleground chamber that Ballotpedia identified as having the opportunity to switch partisan control in 2014. The New Mexico House had a difference in partisan balance between Democrats and Republican of four seats, which amounted to 5.7 percent of the chamber. District 7 in the House was identified by Ballotpedia, the Santa Fe New Mexican and the New Mexico Telegram as a battleground district that would be key in determining control of the New Mexico House of Representatives. Incumbent Kelly K. Fajardo (R) was targeted by Democrats because she skipped a vote last legislative session to raise the state's minimum-wage. In the general election, Fajardo defeated Teresa K.E. Smith De Cherif (D). Smith De Cherif defeated Andrew Barreras in the Democratic primary. Fajardo narrowly defeated Barreras in 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Fajardo Incumbent |
57.1% | 3,514 | |
| Democratic | Teresa Smith De Cherif | 42.9% | 2,642 | |
| Total Votes | 6,156 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Teresa K.E. Smith De Cherif |
51.4% | 792 |
| Andrew Barreras | 48.6% | 748 |
| Total Votes | 1,540 | |
Endorsements
In 2014, Fajardo's endorsements included the following:[10]
- Jerah Cordova, Mayor of Belen
- Bryan R. Olguin Mayor, Town of Peralta
- Mark Gwinn, Mayor of Rio Communities
- State Chamber
- Catholic Coalition of New Mexico
- National Federation of Independent Business
- New Mexico Right to Life Committee
2012
Fajardo ran in the 2012 election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 7. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012. Incumbent David Chavez (R) did not run for re-election. Fajardo defeated Andrew J. Barreras (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly K. Fajardo |
50.4% | 4,522 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Barreras | 49.6% | 4,445 | |
| Total Votes | 8,967 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kelly K. Fajardo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Fajardo's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 18 to February 17.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20.
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2020
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In 2020, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 21 to February 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 15 through March 16.
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2018
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In 2018, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 16 through February 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 17 through March 18, 2018.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the 52nd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 20 through March 21.[15]
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2014
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In 2014, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[15]
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16.[15]
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Email submission to Ballotpedia, July 10, 2012
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 general election contest/candidate list," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 3, 2014," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico State Legislature, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Santa Fe New Mexican, "House hopeful makes six-figure contribution to own campaign," May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Telegram, "Battle for the state House will center on ten districts," June 4, 2014
- ↑ Kelly Fajardo Campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed September 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 13, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Kelly Fajardo, "Issues," accessed October 12, 2016
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 2013-2022 |
Succeeded by Tanya Mirabal Moya (R) |
