Keith Gardner
| Keith Gardner | |
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| Chief of Staff | |
| Assumed office Appointed by Governor Susana Martinez | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business Owner |
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On November 24, 2010, new Governor of New Mexico Susana Martinez named Gardner the chief of staff. New Mexico Watchdog reports that a member of the Legislative Council Service said that under the state Constitution, a House Representative can serve as the chief of staff because it is not a civil office. Therefore, Gardner intended to serve as a Representative and Martinez's chief of staff.[1] However, on January 14, 2011, a replacement -- Bob Wooley (R) -- was named in Gardner's place.[2]
Committee assignments
While a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, Gardner served on the following committees:
- Business and Industry Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
- Printing and Supplies Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
- Rules and Order of Business Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
- Taxation and Revenue Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Gardner won re-election to the 66th 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 66 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Keith Gardner (R)
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5,719 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gardner won re-election to the 66th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Gardner had no challenger. [4]
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Gardner collected $18,400 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conocophillips | $1,500 |
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,450 |
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $1,000 |
| Westland Development CO | $1,000 |
Chief of Staff
Susana Martinez announced that Gardner will serve as her chief of staff.[6]
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External links
- New Mexico Legislature - Representative Keith Gardner
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- New Mexico Votes profile
References
- ↑ "Breaking News: Rep. Keith Gardner becomes new Gov’s chief of staff," New Mexico Watchdog, November 24, 2010
- ↑ Capitol Report New Mexico "Governor appoints replacements to state legislature," January 14, 2011
- ↑ North Dakota 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 election results, New Mexico House of Representatives
- ↑ 2008 contributions
- ↑ "Keith Gardner on becoming new Gov’s chief of staff," New Mexico Watchdog, November 29, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Earlene Roberts |
New Mexico House of Representatives - District 66 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Bob Wooley (R) |
