Joseph Cervantes
| Joseph Cervantes | ||
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| New Mexico State Senate District 31 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| County Commissioner, Dona Ana County | ||
| 1998-2001 | ||
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 52 | ||
| 2003-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Mexico, 1983 | |
| Master's | California Polytechnic State University, 1985 | |
| J.D. | University of New Mexico, 1991 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 19, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Las Cruces, NM | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cervantes served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Conservation | ||||
| • Judiciary, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cervantes served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Water Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Rules and Order of Business | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cervantes served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Water Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules and Order of Business | ||||
Elections
2012
Cervantes ran in the 2012 election for New Mexico State Senate District 31. He defeated Jesus Ruben Segura in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Brett C. Preston in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| New Mexico State Senate, District 31, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joseph Cervantes |
68.3% | 7,513 | |
| Republican | Brett C. Preston | 31.7% | 3,493 | |
| Total Votes | 11,006 | |||
| New Mexico State Senate, District 31 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Joseph Cervantes |
61.5% | 960 |
| Jesus Ruben Segura | 38.5% | 602 |
| Total Votes | 1,562 | |
2010
Cervantes won re-election to the 52nd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 52 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joseph Cervantes (D)
|
4,110 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cervantes won re-election to the 52nd District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Cervantes had no challenger. [4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Cervantes won re-election, he collected $36,005 in donations. His top donors were:[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association | $5,000 |
| Conoco Phillips | $1,250 |
| Four individual donations each of: | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008, Cervantes collected $9,900 in donations.[6]
His two largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,500 |
| Independent Insurance Agents of New Mexico | $1,250 |
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Cervantes is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Cervantes raised a total of $218,505 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[7]
| Joseph Cervantes's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State Senate, District 31 |  |
$82,299 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State House, District 52 | |
$36,005 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State House, District 52 | |
$9,900 | |
| 2006 | New Mexico State House, District 52 | |
$35,094 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State House, District 52 | |
$10,375 | |
| 2002 | New Mexico State House, District 52 | |
$44,832 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $218,505 | |||
Cervantes won election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Cervantes raised a total of $82,299.
| New Mexico State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Cervantes's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Cervantes Agribusiness | $11,500 | |||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association | $5,000 | |||
| Cervantes III Ltd. | $4,600 | |||
| Cervantes, Orlando | $2,300 | |||
| KJD LLC | $2,300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $82,299 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Cervantes won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Cervantes raised a total of $36,005.
| New Mexico State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Cervantes's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association | $5,000 | |||
| ConocoPhillips | $1,250 | |||
| Martinez, W. Ken | $1,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 412 | $1,000 | |||
| Chevron Corp. | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $36,005 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Cervantes won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Cervantes raised a total of $9,900.
| New Mexico State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Cervantes's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,500 | |||
| Independent Insurance Agents of New Mexico | $1,250 | |||
| Navajo Refining Co. | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Land Title Association | $500 | |||
| Molina Healthcare | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $9,900 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Cervantes won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Cervantes raised a total of $35,094.
| New Mexico State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Cervantes's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $1,500 | |||
| Wilson Brinkley Advertising & Marketing | $1,244 | |||
| Cervantes Agribusiness | $1,150 | |||
| Cervantes, Emma Jean | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association/Committee on Individual Responsibility | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $35,094 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Cervantes won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Cervantes raised a total of $10,375.
| New Mexico State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Cervantes's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Colquitt & Co. | $1,000 | |||
| Cervantes Enterprises Inc. | $1,000 | |||
| Associated General Contractors of New Mexico | $500 | |||
| Citigroup | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Bankers Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $10,375 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Cervantes won election to the New Mexico State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Cervantes raised a total of $44,832.
| New Mexico State House 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Cervantes's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| New Mexico Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee | $15,182 | |||
| Association of Commerce & Industry of New Mexico | $3,000 | |||
| Wells Fargo | $1,500 | |||
| PNM Resources | $1,250 | |||
| Aldershot New Mexico Inc. | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $44,832 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Joseph Cervantes News Feed
- It's Gov. Martinez' session, and she'll pack it with controversy if she wants to - Weekly Alibi
- Dry, drier and driest: Tackling New Mexico's drought - Kansas Watchdog (blog)
- 2013 legislative session governor's most productive - Las Cruces Sun-News
- Survey: Students Want Smoke-Free Campus - KRWG
- State Sen. Timothy Keller bypasses governor's race, will run for state auditor - Las Cruces Sun-News
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External links
- New Mexico Legislature - Representative Joseph Cervantes
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- 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
- ↑ 2010 contributions to Cervantes
- ↑ 2008 contributions
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Cervantes, Joseph," Accessed May 23, 2013
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