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Cynthia Nava
| Cynthia Nava | |
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| New Mexico Senate District 31 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 1993 - 2013 | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 4, 2008 |
| First elected | November 3, 1992 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | Western Illinois University |
| Master's | Eastern Illinois University |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | June 23, 1952 |
| Profession | Dept. Superintendent/Dir. of Spec. Ed. |
| Religion | Lutheran |
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Nava has weorked as Director of Special Education at Gadsden Public Schools. She has also been Deputy Superintendent of Gadsden Independent School District. Nava earned her BS from Western Illinois University. She went on to receive her MA from Eastern Illinois University.
In June 2011, Governing Magazine named Nava one of 12 "Democratic Legislators to Watch." Each of the legislators was selected on the basis of qualities such as leadership, ambition, and political potential.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nava served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nava served on these committees:
- Committees' Committee, New Mexico State Senate
- Education Committee, New Mexico Senate
- Public Affairs Committee, New Mexico Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Nava did not run for re-election in 2012.[2][3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nava was re-elected to the 31st district in the New Mexico Senate. Nava had no challenger. [4]
Nava raised $12,591 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2008
Listed below are the largest contributors to Cynthia Nava's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Michael S. Sanchez | $1,000 |
| Pueblo of Isleta | $1,000 |
| New Mexico Medical Society | $1,000 |
| New Mexico Ophthalmologist Society | $1,000 |
Personal
Nava is divorced and has three children.
Recent news
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External links
- Cynthia Nava's personal website
- Biography from the New Mexico Legislature website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996, 1992
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
References
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," Accessed March 23, 2012
- ↑ 2008 election results, New Mexico Senate
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Cynthia's 2008 campaign contributions
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