Linda Lopez, New Mexico Senator
| Linda Lopez | ||
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| New Mexico Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 5, 1996 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | College of Santa Fe | |
| Master's | College of Santa Fe | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 13, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Albuquerque, NM | |
| Profession | Consultant/Business Owner | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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- This article is about Linda Lopez, the member of the New Mexico Senate. For other uses, see Linda Lopez.
Linda Lopez is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate. Lopez joined the New Mexico State Senate in 1997. She has served in that position since, representing the 11th district. She has also been the Chairman of the Bernalillo County Democratic Party since 2003.
Lopez has been the owner of Lopez Consulting since 1992. She has also been a Recruiter for Presbyterian Healthcare Services since 2001.
Lopez earned her BBA and MBA from the College of Santa Fe in 1987 and 1992, respectively.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lopez served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lopez served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lopez served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2014
- See also: New Mexico gubernatorial election, 2014
In April 2013 Lopez declared her intention to run for Governor of New Mexico in 2014.[1]
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Lopez ran for re-election in 2012. She ran and won against Jamai Haquani in the June 5, 2012 Democratic primary. She was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| New Mexico State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Linda Lopez Incumbent |
100% | 8,346 | |
| Total Votes | 8,346 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lopez won re-election to the 11th district in the New Mexico Senate. Lopez had no challenger. [4]
Lopez raised $84,960 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Lopez is available dating back to 1996. Based on available campaign finance records, Lopez raised a total of $292,411 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[6]
| Linda Lopez's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State Senate, District 11 |  |
$38,036 | |
| 2010 | Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico |  |
$50,414 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State Senate, District 11 | |
$84,960 | |
| 2006 | New Mexico State Senate, District 11 |  |
$14,300 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State Senate, District 11 | |
$43,341 | |
| 2000 | New Mexico State Senate, District 11 | |
$43,911 | |
| 1996 | New Mexico State Senate, District 11 | |
$17,449 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $292,411 | |||
Lopez won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Lopez raised a total of $38,036.
| New Mexico State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Lopez's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Jicarilla Apache Nation | $1,500 | |||
| Heard Robins Cloud & Black Lip | $1,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 412 | $1,000 | |||
| Devon Energy | $750 | |||
| Presbyterian Health Plan | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $38,036 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Lopez was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Lopez raised a total of $4,864.
| New Mexico State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Lopez's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Duhigg, David | $1,464 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,000 | |||
| Enterprise Products Partners | $500 | |||
| Presbyterian Health Plan | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Hospital Association | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $4,864 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Lopez lost the election to the New Mexico Lieutenant Governor in 2010. During that election cycle, Lopez raised a total of $50,414.
| New Mexico Lieutenant Governor 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Lopez's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Westland Development Co. | $7,000 | |||
| Linda Lopez for State Senate | $7,000 | |||
| Anonymous | $1,559 | |||
| Gallegos, J.E. | $1,500 | |||
| Smith, John Arthur | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $50,414 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Lopez won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Lopez raised a total of $84,960.
| New Mexico State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Lopez's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association | $6,750 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $2,500 | |||
| New Mexico Hospital Association | $2,250 | |||
| Westland Development Co. | $2,000 | |||
| Chevron Corp. | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $84,960 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Lopez was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Lopez raised a total of $14,300.
| New Mexico State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Lopez's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $2,000 | |||
| Presbyterian Health Plan | $1,750 | |||
| SCC Westland Venture LLC | $1,000 | |||
| Jicarilla Apache Tribe | $600 | |||
| New Mexico Hospitals & Health Systems Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $14,300 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Lopez won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Lopez raised a total of $43,341.
| New Mexico State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Lopez's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association/Committee on Individual Responsibility | $3,000 | |||
| Presbyterian Health Plan | $2,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $1,000 | |||
| Las Adelitas | $1,000 | |||
| Premier Distributing CO. | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $43,341 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Lopez won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Lopez raised a total of $43,911.
| New Mexico State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Lopez's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association/Committee on Individual Responsibility | $5,270 | |||
| EMILY'S List New Mexico | $2,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $1,550 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $1,500 | |||
| Albuquerque Teachers Federation | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $43,911 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Lopez won election to the New Mexico State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Lopez raised a total of $17,449.
| New Mexico State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Lopez's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Committee on Individual Responsibility/COIR | $2,000 | |||
| Camel Rock Casino | $1,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $1,000 | |||
| Gonzales, Joe | $1,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $17,449 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Lopez is divorced and has one child.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Lisa + Lopez + New + Mexico + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Lisa Lopez News Feed
- Senate rejects amendment to build border fence - Daily Caller
- Gomez: I told McCain he should have left office by now - Daily Caller
- Recall of Colorado gun controller gets enough signatures - Daily Caller
- 'The largest Tea Party protest since 2010 is tomorrow' - Daily Caller
- Ayers: Obama gets a 'failing grade' as president - Daily Caller
- 'Obama phones' given to people promising to sell them for drugs, money [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
- 10 beautiful private islands you wish you could afford [SLIDESHOW - Daily Caller]
- DHS hopes get same cyber-spying powers as NSA - Daily Caller
- Rubio Doubles Down into Disaster - Daily Caller
- Federal government has new group in its sights - Daily Caller
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External links
- Linda Lopez's campaign website
- Biography from the New Mexico Legislature website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
References
- ↑ Albuquerque Journal, "Sen. Lopez to run for governor," April 17, 2013
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," Accessed March 23, 2012
- ↑ 2008 election results, New Mexico Senate
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Linda's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Lopez, Linda," Accessed May 20, 2013
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