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James R.J. Strickler
| James R.J. Strickler | ||
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| New Mexico House of Representatives District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Petroleum Landman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Strickler served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Taxation and Revenue | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Strickler served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Taxation and Revenue | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Strickler served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Taxation and Revenue | ||||
Elections
2012
Strickler ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012 Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 2, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  James R.J. Strickler Incumbent |
100% | 6,924 | |
| Total Votes | 6,924 | |||
2010
Strickler won re-election to the 2nd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 2 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James R.J. Strickler (R)
|
5,935 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Strickler won re-election to the 2nd District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives, besting Alice Slaven-Edmond (D). [4] Strickler spent $22,500 on his campaign, while Slaven-Edmond spent $3,893. [5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Strickler (R)
|
6,120 | |||
| Alice Slaven-Edmond (D) | 3,467 | |||
2006
On November 4, 2008, Strickler was elected to the 2nd District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives, besting Alice Slaven-Edmond (D). [6] Strickler spent $19,254 on campaign, while Slaven-Edmond spent $6,804. [7]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 2 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Strickler (R)
|
3,905 | |||
| Alice Slaven-Edmond (D) | 2,340 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Strickler is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Strickler raised a total of $69,354 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[8]
| James R.J. Strickler's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State House, District 2 |  |
$18,250 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State House, District 2 | |
$9,350 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State House, District 2 | |
$22,500 | |
| 2006 | New Mexico State House, District 2 | |
$19,254 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $69,354 | |||
Strickler won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Strickler raised a total of $18,250.
| New Mexico State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to James R.J. Strickler's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Sunray Gaming of New Mexico | $4,600 | |||
| ExxonMobil | $800 | |||
| Altria | $700 | |||
| WPX Energy | $500 | |||
| Bowlin Travel Centers | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $18,250 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Strickler won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Strickler raised a total of $9,350.
| New Mexico State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to James R.J. Strickler's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Altria | $1,000 | |||
| Sunray Gaming of New Mexico | $1,000 | |||
| Enterprise Products Partners | $750 | |||
| Nextera Energy Resources | $650 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $9,350 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Strickler won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Strickler raised a total of $22,500.
| New Mexico State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to James R.J. Strickler's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| ConocoPhillips | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,000 | |||
| Four Corners Republican Women | $1,000 | |||
| Sun Ray Park & Casino | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Medical Society | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $22,500 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Strickler won election to the New Mexico State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Strickler raised a total of $19,254.
| New Mexico State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to James R.J. Strickler's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Richard Cheney Campaign | $2,000 | |||
| Antelope Sales & Service | $1,500 | |||
| Mitchell III, N. Malone | $1,000 | |||
| Hotze, Steven F. | $1,000 | |||
| Clayton Investment Co. | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $19,254 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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External links
- New Mexico Legislature - Representative James R.J. Strickler
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- 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, District 2
- ↑ District 2 New Mexico House of Representatives spending, 2008
- ↑ 2006 election results, New Mexico House of Representatives, District 2
- ↑ District 2 New Mexico House of Representatives spending, 2006
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Strickler, James R.J.," Accessed May 23, 2013
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