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Nick Salazar
| Nick Salazar | ||
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| New Mexico House of Representatives District 40 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1973-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 40 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1972 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Years of service | 1948-1949 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 18, 1929 | |
| Place of birth | Chamita, NM | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Salazar served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Finance | ||||
| • Health, Government and Indian Affairs, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Rules and Order of Business, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Salazar served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Finance | ||||
| • Health and Government Affairs, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Rules and Order of Business, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Salazar served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Finance | ||||
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Rules and Order of Business | ||||
Elections
2012
Salazar ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated Peter A. Martinez and Bengie Regensberg in the June 5, 2012 Democratic primary. He defeated Republican Gary E. Martinez in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 40, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Nick Salazar Incumbent |
66% | 7,901 | |
| Republican | Gary E. Martinez | 34% | 4,076 | |
| Total Votes | 11,977 | |||
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 40 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Nick Salazar Incumbent |
51.6% | 2,908 |
| Bengie Regensberg | 25.2% | 1,420 |
| Peter A. Martinez | 23.3% | 1,312 |
| Total Votes | 5,640 | |
2010
Salazar won re-election to the 40th District Seat in 2010. He was unchallenged in the primary and general elections.[3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 40 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nick Salazar (D)
|
5,962 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Salazar won re-election to the 40th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Salazar had no challenger. [4]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Salazar is available dating back to 1992. Based on available campaign finance records, Salazar raised a total of $164,395 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 24, 2013.[5]
| Nick Salazar's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State House, District 40 |  |
$26,290 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$8,575 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$11,850 | |
| 2006 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$30,925 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$29,270 | |
| 2002 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$12,450 | |
| 2000 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$17,735 | |
| 1998 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$7,600 | |
| 1996 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$11,200 | |
| 1994 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$5,675 | |
| 1992 | New Mexico State House, District 40 | |
$2,825 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $164,395 | |||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $26,290.
| New Mexico State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Ohkay Owingeh | $4,600 | |||
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 412 | $1,250 | |||
| Jicarilla Apache Nation | $1,000 | |||
| AFSCME | $1,000 | |||
| Committee to Reelect W. Ken Martinez | $975 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $26,290 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $8,575.
| New Mexico State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Enterprise Products Partners | $750 | |||
| Ohkay Owingeh Gov Account | $750 | |||
| Altria | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Health Care Association | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $8,575 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $11,850.
| New Mexico State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Chevron Corp. | $750 | |||
| New Mexico Hospital Association | $550 | |||
| New Mexico Medical Society | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Optometric Association | $500 | |||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $11,850 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $30,925.
| New Mexico State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| San Juan Pueblo Tribe | $2,000 | |||
| Presbyterian Health Plan | $1,500 | |||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association/Committee on Individual Responsibility | $1,000 | |||
| Indian Pueblo Marketing | $1,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $30,925 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $29,270.
| New Mexico State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Moving America Forward | $3,000 | |||
| Santa Clara Tribal Funds | $1,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Pojoaque | $1,000 | |||
| San Juan Pueblo | $1,000 | |||
| Mallery, Peter C. | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $29,270 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $12,450.
| New Mexico State House 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $1,000 | |||
| Premier Distributing Co. | $500 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Medical Society | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Home Builders Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $12,450 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $17,735.
| New Mexico State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $1,300 | |||
| Mescalero Apache Tribe | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association/Committee on Individual Responsibility | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $1,000 | |||
| Unreadable | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $17,735 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 1998. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $7,600.
| New Mexico State House 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $1,250 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $900 | |||
| Snowbird Development Inc. | $500 | |||
| Pueblo of Sandia | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $7,600 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 1996. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $11,200.
| New Mexico State House 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Pueblo of Papeofue Tribal Management Account | $3,000 | |||
| San Juan Pueblo Special Account | $1,000 | |||
| San Juan Special Account | $1,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $1,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Sandia | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $11,200 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 1994. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $5,675.
| New Mexico State House 1994 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 1994 | ||||
| COIR | $500 | |||
| Pueblo of Sandia | $400 | |||
| Philip Morris | $400 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $350 | |||
| Rivera, Robert L. | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 1994 | $5,675 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Salazar won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 1992. During that election cycle, Salazar raised a total of $2,825.
| New Mexico State House 1992 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Salazar's campaign in 1992 | ||||
| Angel Fire Resort | $300 | |||
| New Mexico Medical Society | $300 | |||
| New Mexico Hospital Association | $200 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $200 | |||
| PNM | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 1992 | $2,825 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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External links
- New Mexico Legislature - Representative Nick Salazar
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
- New Mexico Votes profile
References
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," Accessed March 23, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 election results, New Mexico House of Representatives
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Salazar, Nick," Accessed May 24, 2013
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