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George Munoz
| George Munoz | ||
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| New Mexico Senate District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Gallup High School | |
| Other | University of Arizona | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Self Employed | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Munoz, a 1985 graduate of Gallup High School, is a businessman. He attended the University of Arizona but did not graduate.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Munoz served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees' | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Munoz served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees' | ||||
| • Corporations and Transportation | ||||
| • Rules, Vice-chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Munoz served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees' | ||||
| • Corporations and Transportation | ||||
| • Public Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Munoz ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated Genevieve J. Jackson and Charles E. Rountree in the June 5, 2012 Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| New Mexico State Senate, District 4, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  George Munoz Incumbent |
100% | 11,673 | |
| Total Votes | 11,673 | |||
| New Mexico State Senate, District 4 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
George K. Munoz Incumbent |
56.3% | 2,614 |
| Genevieve J. Jackson | 36.8% | 1,708 |
| Charles E. Rountree | 6.9% | 320 |
| Total Votes | 4,642 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Munoz was elected to the 4th District Seat in the New Mexico Senate, besting Beatrice Woodward (R). [4] Munoz raised $59,495 for his campaign, while Woodward raised $2,539. [5]
| New Mexico Senate, District 4 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| George Munoz (D)
|
10,897 | |||
| Beatrice Woodward (R) | 3,515 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Munoz is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Munoz raised a total of $170,718 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[6]
| George Munoz's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State Senate, District 4 |  |
$96,003 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State Senate, District 4 |  |
$15,220 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State Senate, District 4 | |
$59,495 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $170,718 | |||
Munoz won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Munoz raised a total of $96,003.
| New Mexico State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to George Munoz's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Occidental Oil & Gas | $4,000 | |||
| Kachina Rentals | $2,500 | |||
| McConnell Enterprises | $2,500 | |||
| Reid, Kevin | $2,300 | |||
| New Mexico Retail Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $96,003 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Munoz was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Munoz raised a total of $15,220.
| New Mexico State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to George Munoz's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| New Mexico Medical Society | $1,250 | |||
| Chevron Corp. | $1,250 | |||
| Monsanto | $1,000 | |||
| Butch Maki & Associates | $1,000 | |||
| Occidental Oil & Gas | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,220 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Munoz won election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Munoz raised a total of $59,495.
| New Mexico State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to George Munoz's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Munoz, George | $3,000 | |||
| Senator Michael S. Sanchez Campaign | $1,500 | |||
| New Mexico Home Builders Association | $1,500 | |||
| Kachina Rentals LLC | $1,000 | |||
| Munoz, Margaret | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $59,495 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal life
Munoz is married with two sons. He serves on the Elks Board, New Mexico Amigo’s Board, Rotary Board, U.S. Banks Board, and the National Junior High School Rodeo Board. Munoz's father, Eddie, is a former mayor of Gallup.[7]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term 'George + Munoz + New + Mexico + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
[edit] George Munoz News Feed
- Legislators Update Chamber Members - Cibola County Beacon
- The Legislative Council today also named members of legislative interim ... - ABQ Journal
- WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' WEEKEND EDITION: Shock guest ... - Politico (blog)
- Airport Privatization Takes Off in Puerto Rico - Truth-Out
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External links
- Biography from the New Mexico Legislature website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Sen. Munoz's campaign website
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
References
- ↑ Facebook, George Munoz' personal page, retrieved May 23, 2012.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New Mexico Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Munoz, George," Accessed May 20, 2013
- ↑ The Committee to Re-Elect George Munoz, "About Munoz," retrieved May 23, 2012.
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