John Sapien

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John Sapien
New Mexico State Senate District 9
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Business Owner
Website	Senate website

John Sapien is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate. He represents the 9th District.

Education

Sapien earned his BBA in Finance from the University of New Mexico.

Professional experience

Sapien was an intern for the Office of United States Senator Jeff Bingaman. He has been owner/agent of State Farm Insurance Agency since 1992.

Political experience

Sapien is currently President of the Bernalillo Public Schools Foundation. He joined the New Mexico State Senate in 2008 and has served in that position since. He represents the 9th district.

Committee membership

• Corporations and Transportation Committee, New Mexico Senate
• Education Committee, New Mexico Senate

Personal life

Sapien and his wife, Veronica, have two children.

External links

• Biography from the New Mexico Legislature website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008
• Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org

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