Cisco McSorley

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Cisco McSorley
New Mexico State Senate District 16
Incumbent
Assumed office 1997
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Lawyer
Website	Senate website

Cisco McSorley (b. July 8, 1950) is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate. He represents the 16th District.

Education

McSorley earned his BA from the University of New Mexico in 1974. He went on to receive his JD from the University of New Mexico, School of Law, in 1979.

Professional experience

McSorley was a Teacher in Quito, Ecuador, from 1974 to 1976. He has been a lawyer since 1979.

Political experience

McSorley served in the New Mexico State House of Representatives from 1984 to 1996. He then joined the New Mexico State Senate in 1997. He has served in that position since, representing the 16th district.

Committee membership

• Indian and Cultural Affairs Committee, New Mexico Senate
• Judiciary Committee, New Mexico Senate

Personal life

McSorley and his wife, Joanne Kuestner, have one child.

External links

• Biography from the New Mexico Legislature website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996, 1994, 1992
• Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org

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