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Kent Cravens
| Kent Cravens | ||
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| New Mexico Senate District 21 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Other | New Mexico Military Institute | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 25, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Albuquerque, NM | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Cravens has been 1st Vice Chair of the Bernalillo County Republican Party since 1998. Cravens was the owner of Premier Foods Incorporated from 1989 to 1997. He has been the owner of Alphagraphics Print Shop since 1999. Cravens received his diploma from Manzano High School in 1978.
Resignation
Cravens announced his resignation on September 29. Cravens indicated he would resign once the redistricting process was completed. He will take a job with the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cravens served on these committees:
- Corporations and Transportation
- Rules, Ranking Member
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cravens served on these committees:
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cravens was re-elected to the 21st District Seat in the New Mexico Senate, besting Jessica Wolfe (D). [3] Cravens raised $84,870 for his campaign, while Wolfe raised $8,086. [4]
| New Mexico Senate, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Kent Cravens (R)
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15,638 | |||
| Jessica Wolfe (D) | 11,818 | |||
Campaign donors
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Kent Cravens' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Mexico Dental Association | $3,000 |
| New Mexico Medical Society | $1,800 |
| Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico | $1,500 |
| ALTRIA | $1,500 |
| New Mexico Home Builders Association | $1,500 |
Personal
Cravens and his wife, Melanie, have three children.
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
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
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Succeeded by Lisa Curtis |
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