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Michael Sanchez
| Michael Sanchez | ||
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| New Mexico Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1992 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Mexico | |
| J.D. | University of New Mexico School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 3, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Belen, NM | |
| Profession | Attorney/County Clerk | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Sanchez was an attorney for Raymond G. Sanchez from 1972 to 1982. He has been an attorney for Michael G. Sanchez from 1982 to the present. He has been Grant County Clerk since 1993.
Sanchez earned his BA from the University of New Mexico in 1973. He went on to receive his JD from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1976.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sanchez served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees', Vice-chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sanchez served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees', Vice-chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sanchez served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees' | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2014
- See also: New Mexico gubernatorial election, 2014
Sanchez is considering a run for election as Governor of New Mexico. The general election takes place on November 4, 2014.[1]
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Sanchez ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012 Democratic primary. He defeated David Chavez in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| New Mexico State Senate, District 29, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Sanchez Incumbent |
55.4% | 9,001 | |
| Republican | David C. Chavez | 44.6% | 7,237 | |
| Total Votes | 16,238 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sanchez was re-elected to the 29th district in the New Mexico Senate. Sanchez had no challenger. [4]
Sanchez raised $112,799 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Sanchez is available dating back to 1992. Based on available campaign finance records, Sanchez raised a total of $865,588 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[6]
| Michael Sanchez's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State Senate, District 29 |  |
$312,114 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State Senate, District 29 |  |
$10,900 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State Senate, District 29 | |
$112,799 | |
| 2006 | New Mexico State Senate, District 29 | |
$30,325 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State Senate, District 29 | |
$129,705 | |
| 2002 | New Mexico State Senate, District 29 | |
$5,200 | |
| 2000 | New Mexico State Senate, District 29 | |
$163,519 | |
| 1996 | New Mexico State Senate, District 29 | |
$47,466 | |
| 1992 | New Mexico State Senate, District 29 | |
$53,560 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $865,588 | |||
Sanchez won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Sanchez raised a total of $312,114.
| New Mexico State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Sanchez's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association | $10,000 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $10,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 412 | $6,500 | |||
| ACTBLUE New Mexico | $6,435 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $6,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $312,114 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sanchez was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Sanchez raised a total of $10,900.
| New Mexico State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Sanchez's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| ConocoPhillips | $2,500 | |||
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,000 | |||
| Virtue Najjar & Brown | $1,000 | |||
| Indian Pueblo Marketing | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Physical Therapy Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,900 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sanchez won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Sanchez raised a total of $112,799.
| New Mexico State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Sanchez's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association | $5,750 | |||
| Najjer, Daniel A. | $3,200 | |||
| Lovelace Health Systems | $2,500 | |||
| GlaxoSmithKline | $2,350 | |||
| Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino | $2,350 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $112,799 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sanchez was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Sanchez raised a total of $30,325.
| New Mexico State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Sanchez's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| New Mexico Hospitals & Health Systems Association | $3,000 | |||
| Presbyterian Health Plan | $2,000 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $1,500 | |||
| Barreras Plaza LLC | $1,000 | |||
| RJ Reynolds Tobacco | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $30,325 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sanchez won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Sanchez raised a total of $129,705.
| New Mexico State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Sanchez's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association/Committee on Individual Responsibility | $5,000 | |||
| Moving America Forward | $3,900 | |||
| New Mexico Horsemen's Association | $3,500 | |||
| Otero, Luke | $3,000 | |||
| New Mexico Federation of Labor AFL-CIO | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $129,705 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sanchez was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Sanchez raised a total of $5,200.
| New Mexico State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Sanchez's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | $2,000 | |||
| The Williams Companies | $500 | |||
| ChevronTexaco | $500 | |||
| Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino | $500 | |||
| Consumer Installment Loan Association of New Mexico | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $5,200 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sanchez won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Sanchez raised a total of $163,519.
| New Mexico State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Sanchez's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| New Mexico Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee | $45,420 | |||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association/Committee on Individual Responsibility | $5,245 | |||
| Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino | $5,100 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $2,300 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $163,519 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sanchez won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Sanchez raised a total of $47,446.
| New Mexico State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Sanchez's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| COIR Committee on Individual Responsibility | $2,000 | |||
| New Mexico Federation of Labor | $1,300 | |||
| Committee to Reelect Manny Aragon | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $700 | |||
| New Mexico Horsemen's Association | $600 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $47,446 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sanchez won election to the New Mexico State Senate in 1992. During that election cycle, Sanchez raised a total of $53,560.
| New Mexico State Senate 1992 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Sanchez's campaign in 1992 | ||||
| Sanchez, Michael S. | $9,810 | |||
| COIR | $3,750 | |||
| Repo Ranch, Inc. | $1,070 | |||
| Sanchez, Gilbert | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association | $700 | |||
| Total Raised in 1992 | $53,560 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Sanchez and his wife, Lynn, have three children.
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Michael Sanchez News Feed
- NM Senate leader weighing run for state governor - Farmington Daily Times
- Morning Word: Michael Sanchez for Governor? - Santa Fe Reporter
- May 24 First News: SFPS approves an $89 million budget with a 1% pay raise ... - KSFR
- NM school executive elevates her own title in jab and Democratic senators - Alamogordo Daily News
- Dia Art Foundation Celebration Honors Artist Robert Irwin - Haute Living
- Voting, the school election amendment and the unamendables - Farmington Daily Times
- Cedillo and Gardea Face Off This Tuesday - Bell Gardens Sun
- 2013 Wildfire Season Could Be Made Worse By Federal Budget Cuts, Interior ... - Huffington Post
- Money and Britons join US quest for truth about UFOs - Telegraph.co.uk
- NNMC tuition raised, but child center saved - ABQ Journal
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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, 1996, 1992
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
- Michael Sanchez on Facebook
References
- ↑ The Daily Times, "NM Senate leader weighing run for state governor," May 23, 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 Michael's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Sanchez, Michael," Accessed May 23, 2013
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