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John Pinto
| John Pinto | ||
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| New Mexico Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1977- present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 36 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1976 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Mexico | |
| Master's | University of New Mexico | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Marine Corps | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 1924 | |
| Place of birth | San Juan, NM | |
| Profession | Tribal Government | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Pinto has worked as a Legislative Liaison, School Teacher, and in Tribal Government.
Pinto earned his BS and MA from the University of New Mexico.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pinto served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Indian and Cultural Affairs, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pinto served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Indian and Cultural Affairs, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pinto served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Indian and Cultural Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Pinto ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated Matthew D. Tso in the June 5, 2012 Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| New Mexico State Senate, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Pinto Incumbent |
100% | 12,578 | |
| Total Votes | 12,578 | |||
| New Mexico State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
John Pinto Incumbent |
72% | 2,709 |
| Matthew D. Tso | 28% | 1,053 |
| Total Votes | 3,762 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Pinto won re-election to the 3rd district in the New Mexico Senate. Pinto had no challenger. [3] Pinto raised $10,500 for his campaign.[4]
| New Mexico State Senate District 3 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Pinto Incumbent |
100% | 12,121 | |
| Total Votes | 12,121 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Pinto is available dating back to 1992. Based on available campaign finance records, Pinto raised a total of $98,025 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[5]
| John Pinto's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State Senate, District 3 |  |
$7,090 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State Senate, District 3 |  |
$2,250 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State Senate, District 3 | |
$10,500 | |
| 2006 | New Mexico State Senate, District 3 | |
$250 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State Senate, District 3 | |
$10,750 | |
| 2002 | New Mexico State Senate, District 3 | |
$0 | |
| 2000 | New Mexico State Senate, District 3 | |
$32,553 | |
| 1996 | New Mexico State Senate, District 3 | |
$28,936 | |
| 1992 | New Mexico State Senate, District 3 | |
$5,696 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $98,025 | |||
Pinto won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Pinto raised a total of $7,090.
| New Mexico State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Pinto's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Pinto, John | $1,590 | |||
| Franklin, Irene | $700 | |||
| Committee to Elect Peter Wirth | $500 | |||
| Chevron Corp | $500 | |||
| Michael S. Sanchez Senate Majority Leader Fund | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $7,090 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Pinto was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Pinto raised a total of $2,250.
| New Mexico State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Pinto's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Pinto, John | $1,250 | |||
| Anonymous | $500 | |||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $250 | |||
| Indian Pueblo Marketing | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $2,250 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Pinto won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Pinto raised a total of $10,500.
| New Mexico State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Pinto's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| New Mexico Educators | $3,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $1,000 | |||
| Bill Richardson for Governor | $1,000 | |||
| Jennings, Tim | $1,000 | |||
| GEO Group | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $10,500 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Pinto was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Pinto raised a total of $250.
| New Mexico State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Pinto's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Mine Workers | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $250 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Pinto won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Pinto raised a total of $10,750.
| New Mexico State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Pinto's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Moving America Forward | $5,000 | |||
| Committee to Elect Senator Manny Aragon | $2,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $1,000 | |||
| Laznea Dem Corp | $500 | |||
| Big E Inc.-DBA-Ellis Tanner | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $10,750 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Pinto was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Pinto raised a total of $0.
| New Mexico State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Pinto's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Pinto won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Pinto raised a total of $32,553.
| New Mexico State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Pinto's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Pinto, John | $14,034 | |||
| Loan | $8,099 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $2,000 | |||
| Unitemized In Kind Contributions | $1,600 | |||
| Committee to Reelect Manny Aragon | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $32,553 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Pinto won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Pinto raised a total of $28,936.
| New Mexico State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Pinto's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $5,500 | |||
| Pinto, John | $2,000 | |||
| Pinto, John | $1,566 | |||
| Committee to Reelect Manny Aragon | $1,500 | |||
| Pinto, John | $1,400 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $28,936 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Pinto won election to the New Mexico State Senate in 1992. During that election cycle, Pinto raised a total of $5,696.
| New Mexico State Senate 1992 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Pinto's campaign in 1992 | ||||
| Senate Democratic Legislative Fund | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Federation of Teachers | $525 | |||
| New Mexico Education Association | $500 | |||
| Communications Workers | $500 | |||
| Tito Chavez for Senator | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 1992 | $5,696 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal life
Pinto is a Najavo, making him one of the first Native Americans to serve in the New Mexico legislature; in his legislative life, he became known for his annual performance of the Navajo 'potato song' at the conclusion of each session. He was trained by the Marines as a code talker during World War II. [6]
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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, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996, 1992
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
References
- ↑ 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 John's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Pinto, John," Accessed May 20, 2013
- ↑ Albuquerque Journal, "John Pinto Has Been a State Senator for 30 Years— and He Keeps Doing It Out of Love" February 25, 2007. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
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