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Peter Wirth
| Peter Wirth | ||
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| New Mexico Senate District 25 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| House of Representatives | ||
| 2005 - 2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Stanford University | |
| J.D. | Mexico School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 3, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Stanford, CA | |
| Profession | Lawyer/Mediator | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wirth served in the New Mexico State House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009. He joined the New Mexico State Senate in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 25th district.
Wirth was a Law Clerk for The Honorable Oliver Seth of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals from 1990 to 1992. He has worked as a lawyer for the following firms: Catron, Catron and Sawtell from 1992 to 1994, Panagakos and Wirth, Professional Corporation, from 1995 to 2000, The Wirth Law Firm from 2000 to 2003, and Sawtell Wirth and Biedscheid, Professional Corporation, from 2004 to the present.
Wirth earned his BA in Economics/Spanish from Stanford University in 1984. He went on to receive his JD from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1990.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wirth served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Conservation, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wirth served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wirth served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Wirth ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed 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 25, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Peter Wirth Incumbent |
100% | 26,128 | |
| Total Votes | 26,128 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wirth was elected to the 25th district in the New Mexico Senate. Wirth had no challenger. [3]
Wirth raised $93,615 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Wirth is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Wirth raised a total of $318,119 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[5]
| Peter Wirth's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State Senate, District 25 |  |
$71,985 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State Senate, District 25 |  |
$2,969 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State Senate, District 25 | |
$93,615 | |
| 2006 | New Mexico State House, District 47 | |
$16,639 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State House, District 47 | |
$132,911 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $318,119 | |||
Wirth won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Wirth raised a total of $71,985.
| New Mexico State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Wirth's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Schmidt, Paul & Elise | $10,000 | |||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association | $2,500 | |||
| Schmidt, Paul | $2,300 | |||
| Wirth, Nicholas | $2,300 | |||
| Schmidt, Elise W. | $2,300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $71,985 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Wirth was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Wirth raised a total of $2,969.
| New Mexico State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Wirth's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Enterprise Products Partners | $500 | |||
| Mark Duran & Associates | $400 | |||
| Presbyterian Health Plan | $300 | |||
| American Council of Life Insurers | $250 | |||
| New Mexico Physical Therapy Association | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $2,969 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Wirth won election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Wirth raised a total of $93,615.
| New Mexico State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Wirth's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Schmidt, Paul B. | $5,000 | |||
| Schmidt, Elise W. | $5,000 | |||
| Rubins, Bill | $5,000 | |||
| New Mexico Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee | $2,250 | |||
| Phillips, Joann & Gifford | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $93,615 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Wirth won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Wirth raised a total of $16,639.
| New Mexico State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Wirth's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Wirth, Nancy | $2,000 | |||
| Schmidt, Paul B. | $2,000 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,000 | |||
| PNM Resources | $750 | |||
| Bill Richardson for Governor | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $16,639 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Wirth won election to the New Mexico State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Wirth raised a total of $132,911.
| New Mexico State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Wirth's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Davis, Sydney | $12,500 | |||
| Davis, Andrew | $10,000 | |||
| Wirth, Peter & Romero-Wirth, Carol | $10,000 | |||
| Wirth, Nancy | $3,000 | |||
| Brennan, Thomas | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $132,911 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Wirth and his wife, Carol Romero-Wirth, have two children.
Recent news
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Peter Wirth News Feed
- Lax state rules provide cover for sponsors of attack ads - The Center for Public Integrity
- Lame-duck lawmakers get blanket approval for travel - Santa Fe New Mexican.com
- Realtor enjoys success with Sunday radio show - Santa Fe New Mexican.com
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External links
- Peter Wirth's personal website
- Biography from the New Mexico Legislature website
- profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- 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 Peter's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Wirth, Peter," Accessed May 22, 2013
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