Kent Cravens

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Kent Cravens
New Mexico State Senate District 21
Incumbent
Assumed office 2001
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Business Owner
Website	Senate website

Kent Cravens (b. January 25, 1960) is a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate. He represents the 21st District.

Education

Cravens received his diploma from Manzano High School in 1978.

Professional experience

Cravens was the owner of Premier Foods Incorporated from 1989 to 1997. He has been the owner of Alphagraphics Print Shop since 1999.

Political experience

Cravens has been 1st Vice Chair of the Bernalillo County Republican Party since 1998. He joined the New Mexico State Senate in 2001. He has served in that position since, representing the 21st district.

Committee membership

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

Personal life

Cravens and his wife, Melanie, have three children.

External links

• Biography from the New Mexico Legislature website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
• Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org

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