Candy Spence Ezzell
| Candy Spence Ezzell | ||
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| New Mexico House of Representatives District 58 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 26, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Artesia, NM | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ezzell served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Labor and Human Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ezzell served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Labor and Human Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ezzell served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Labor and Human Resources | ||||
Elections
2012
Ezzell ran for re-election in 2012. She ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012 Republican primary. She defeated Democrat Pablo J. Martinez in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 58, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Candy Spence Ezzell Incumbent |
62% | 3,888 | |
| Democratic | Pablo J. Martinez | 38% | 2,383 | |
| Total Votes | 6,271 | |||
2010
Ezzell won re-election to the 58th District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition and defeated Michael Trujillo (D) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 58 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Candy Spence Ezzell (R)
|
3,036 | 64.90% | ||
| Michael Trujillo (D) | 1,641 | 35.10% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ezzell was re-elected to the 58th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives, besting George Peterson (D). [4] Ezzell raised $49,145 for her campaign, while Peterson raised $19,250. [5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 58 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Candy Spence Ezzell (R)
|
4,208 | |||
| George Peterson (D) | 2,621 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Ezzell is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Ezzell raised a total of $269,803 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 28, 2013.[6]
| Candy Spence Ezzell's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State House, District 58 |  |
$45,645 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State House, District 58 | |
$67,429 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State House, District 58 | |
$49,145 | |
| 2006 | New Mexico State House, District 58 | |
$47,195 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State House, District 58 | |
$60,389 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $269,803 | |||
Ezzell won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Ezzell raised a total of $45,645.
| New Mexico State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Candy Spence Ezzell's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| ConocoPhillips | $1,500 | |||
| Chevron Corp. | $1,250 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,000 | |||
| Occidental Oil & Gas | $1,000 | |||
| Featherstone II, Olin F. | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $45,645 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ezzell won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Ezzell raised a total of $67,429.
| New Mexico State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Candy Spence Ezzell's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Yates Petroleum | $5,000 | |||
| Gray, William J. | $5,000 | |||
| Mack Energy | $2,000 | |||
| Chevron Corp. | $2,000 | |||
| Progress New Mexico | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $67,429 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ezzell won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Ezzell raised a total of $49,145.
| New Mexico State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Candy Spence Ezzell's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Yates Petroleum | $5,000 | |||
| Chaves County Republican Women | $2,100 | |||
| Associated Builders & Contractors | $2,000 | |||
| ConocoPhillips | $1,500 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $49,145 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ezzell won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Ezzell raised a total of $47,195.
| New Mexico State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Candy Spence Ezzell's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Association of Commerce & Industry of New Mexico | $5,000 | |||
| Yates Petroleum | $5,000 | |||
| Chaves County Republican Party | $1,500 | |||
| Chevron Corp. | $1,250 | |||
| New Mexico Restaurant Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $47,195 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ezzell won election to the New Mexico State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Ezzell raised a total of $60,389.
| New Mexico State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Candy Spence Ezzell's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Ezzell, Candy | $10,000 | |||
| Chaves County Republican Party | $9,952 | |||
| Nov. 3 Supplemental | $5,150 | |||
| Yates Petroleum | $5,000 | |||
| Oct. 28 Supplemental | $4,350 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $60,389 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Candy Spence Ezzell News Feed
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External links
- New Mexico Legislature - Representative Candy Spence Ezzell
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- New Mexico Votes profile
References
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," Accessed March 23, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 election results, New Mexico House of Representatives
- ↑ New Mexico House of representatives spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Ezzell, Candy Spence," Accessed May 28, 2013
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