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Nathaniel Gentry
Nathaniel Gentry is a former Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 30 from 2011 to 2018. Gentry served as minority leader for the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2017 to 2018.
Gentry did not seek re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2018.
Biography
Gentry earned his B.A. from Rhodes College and his J.D. from the University of New Mexico. His professional experience includes working as an attorney, as legal counsel for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and for U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici (R).[1]
Committee assignments
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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| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government, Elections, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gentry served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Energy, Environment and Natural Resources |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Gentry served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health, Government and Indian Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gentry served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Enrolling and Engrossing - A |
| • Judiciary |
| • Voters and Elections |
Campaign themes
2014
Gentry's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Nate will continue his efforts to make New Mexico a business- friendly state that attracts high quality jobs. He’ll also keep up the fight to protect small businesses – the backbone of our economy."
Ethical Leadership
- Excerpt: "For too long there has been rampant corruption in Santa Fe. Nate has led the effort to clean up the fraud, waste and abuse that go on in state government."
Education
- Excerpt: "As a father of two young daughters, Nate understands how important education is to our future. He’ll fight in Santa Fe to make sure more education dollars go directly to the classroom and not government bureaucrats."
Taxes and Spending
- Excerpt: "In these tough economic times, families are squeezed enough by high taxes and wasteful spending. Nate knows that we can’t tax our way out of a recession and will keep up the fight to lower taxes so New Mexico families keep more of what they earn."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Nathaniel Gentry did not file to run for re-election.
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 Nathaniel Gentry defeated Natalie R. Figueroa in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 general election.[3][4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 30, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Nathaniel Gentry Incumbent |
52.19% | 6,841 | |
| Democratic | Natalie R. Figueroa | 47.81% | 6,267 | |
| Total Votes | 13,108 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Natalie R. Figueroa ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 Democratic primary.[5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 30, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Natalie R. Figueroa (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Nathaniel Gentry ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 30 Republican primary.[6]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 30, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Nathaniel Gentry 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 Nathaniel Gentry was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Bob Coffey was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Gentry defeated Coffey in the general election.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nathaniel Gentry Incumbent |
54.3% | 4,760 | |
| Democratic | Bob Coffey | 45.7% | 3,999 | |
| Total Votes | 8,759 | |||
2012
Gentry ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Republican primary. He defeated Democrat Maryellen Broderick in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nathaniel Gentry Incumbent |
53.9% | 6,997 | |
| Democratic | Maryellen Broderick | 46.1% | 5,981 | |
| Total Votes | 12,978 | |||
2010
Gentry was unopposed in the June 1 Republican primary. Gentry defeated incumbent Karen Giannini (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11][12]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 30 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nathaniel Gentry (R)
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5,628 | 58.10% | ||
| Karen Giannini (D) | 4,058 | 41.90% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 16 through February 15.
- Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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.[13]
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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.[13]
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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.[13]
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2012
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In 2012, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 17 through February 16.[13]
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2011
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In 2011, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 18 through March 19.[14]
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Personal
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Gentry and his wife, Erin, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- New Mexico House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Mexico State Legislature
- New Mexico state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Nathaniel Gentry on Facebook
- Nathaniel Gentry on Twitter
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Vote for Gentry, "Issues," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ New Mexico Watchdog, "Republicans have a dream night in New Mexico state House races," accessed November 2, 2010
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2010 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014 (Archived)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Karen Giannini (D) |
New Mexico House of Representatives - District 30 2010-2019 |
Succeeded by Natalie R. Figueroa (D) |
