Pete Campos
| Pete Campos | ||
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| New Mexico Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Mexico | |
| Master's | New Mexico Highlands University | |
| Ph.D. | University of New Mexico | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | School Superintendent | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Campos was a High School Counselor for Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools from 1978 to 1982. In 1983 he was Administrative Assistant for the Office of the New Mexico State Auditor. He was a Toll Fellow in 1992 and a Flemming Fellow in 1994. He then was Interim/Acting Superintendent for Las Vegas City Schools from 2003 to 2004. He has been Associate Superintendent for Supportive Services Education for Las Vegas City Schools since 1993. He has also been Superintedent of Las Vegas City Schools since 2004.
Campos earned his BA in Economics/Philosophy from the University of New Mexico in 1974. He went on to receive his MA in Counseling from New Mexico Highland University in 1993. He later earned his EdD in Educational Leadership from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, in 2003.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Campos served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees' | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Campos served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Campos served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Campos won re-election in 2012. He ran and won against challenger State House Representative Thomas A. Garcia in the June 5, 2012 Democratic primary. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| New Mexico State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Pete Campos Incumbent |
100% | 15,820 | |
| Total Votes | 15,820 | |||
| New Mexico State Senate, District 8 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Pete Campos Incumbent |
62.1% | 5,376 |
| Thomas A. Garcia | 37.9% | 3,286 |
| Total Votes | 8,662 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Campos won re-election to the 8th district in the New Mexico Senate. Campos had no challenger. [3]
Campos raised $42,645 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Campos is available dating back to 1992. Based on available campaign finance records, Campos raised a total of $264,309 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 20, 2013.[5]
| Pete Campos's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State Senate, District 8 |  |
$62,284 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State Senate, District 8 | |
$42,645 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State Senate, District 8 | |
$79,808 | |
| 2000 | New Mexico State Senate, District 8 | |
$16,096 | |
| 1996 | New Mexico State Senate, District 8 | |
$29,104 | |
| 1992 | New Mexico State Senate, District 8 | |
$34,372 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $264,309 | |||
Campos won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Campos raised a total of $62,284.
| New Mexico State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Campos's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Campos, Lori Anne | $15,041 | |||
| Conservation Voters New Mexico | $2,011 | |||
| AFSCME | $2,000 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,750 | |||
| New Mexico Hospital Association | $1,650 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $62,284 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Campos won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Campos raised a total of $42,645.
| New Mexico State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Campos's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Lovelace Health Systems | $1,900 | |||
| Altria | $1,500 | |||
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 412 | $1,400 | |||
| Virtue Najjar & Brown | $1,300 | |||
| Franken Brothers LLC | $1,100 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $42,645 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Campos won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Campos raised a total of $79,808.
| New Mexico State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Campos's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Campos, Pete | $3,097 | |||
| Gallegos, Leo L. & Jane | $3,000 | |||
| GEO Group | $1,950 | |||
| Fresquez, Lenny | $1,500 | |||
| Premier Distributing Co. | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $79,808 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Campos won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Campos raised a total of $16,096.
| New Mexico State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Campos's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $1,000 | |||
| Sanchez, Dr. & Mrs. Frank L. | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $800 | |||
| Barros, Ricardo R. | $750 | |||
| New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association | $650 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $16,096 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Campos won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Campos raised a total of $29,104.
| New Mexico State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Campos's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $2,000 | |||
| Camel Rock Casino | $2,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Sandia | $2,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $1,000 | |||
| Sanchez Dr. & Mrs. Frank L. | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $29,104 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Campos won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 1992. During that election cycle, Campos raised a total of $34,372.
| New Mexico State Senate 1992 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Campos's campaign in 1992 | ||||
| Senate Democratic Legislative Fund | $2,050 | |||
| COIR | $1,500 | |||
| Campos, Albert | $1,500 | |||
| Teamsters | $1,200 | |||
| Pinos Truck Stop | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1992 | $34,372 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Campos and his wife, Lori, have one child.
Recent news
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- Other states join New Mexico in granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants - Las Cruces Sun-News
- Addressing New Mexico's challenges - Deming Headlight
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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
References
- ↑ 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 Pete's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Campos Pete," Accessed May 20, 2013
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