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Sandra Jeff
| Sandra Jeff | ||
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| New Mexico House of Representatives District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2014 | ||
| 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 | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jeff served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Water Resources, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Works | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jeff served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Taxation and Revenue | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Works | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jeff served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Industry | ||||
| • Enrolling and Engrossing - A | ||||
| • Taxation and Revenue | ||||
Elections
2012
Jeff ran for re-election in 2012. She defeated challenger Charles Long in the June 5, 2012 Democratic primary[1] and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 5, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sandra Jeff Incumbent |
100% | 7,464 | |
| Total Votes | 7,464 | |||
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Sandra D. Jeff Incumbent |
60.2% | 1,867 |
| Charles Long | 39.8% | 1,232 |
| Total Votes | 3,099 | |
2010
Jeff won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010. She defeated Irvin Harrison and Billy W. Moore in the June 1 Democratic primary election. Jeff was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 5 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sandra Jeff (D)
|
5,112 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jeff was elected to the 5th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives, besting Michael Lunnon (R). [5] Jeff raised $15,095 for her campaign, while Lunnon raised $2,760. [6]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sandra Jeff (D)
|
6,490 | |||
| Michael Lunnon (R) | 2,229 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Jeff is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Jeff raised a total of $76,762 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[7]
| Sandra Jeff's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State House, District 5 |  |
$25,852 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State House, District 5 | |
$35,815 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State House, District 5 | |
$15,095 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $76,762 | |||
Jeff won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Jeff raised a total of $25,852.
| New Mexico State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sandra Jeff's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Jeff, Sandra | $2,970 | |||
| Uranium Producers of America | $2,000 | |||
| Consumer Lending Alliance | $1,650 | |||
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,300 | |||
| Chevron Corp. | $1,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $25,852 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Jeff won re-election to the New Mexico State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Jeff raised a total of $35,815.
| New Mexico State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sandra Jeff's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Jade General Contractors Inc. | $5,300 | |||
| Chevron Corp. | $2,000 | |||
| Phelps Dodge | $1,200 | |||
| Occidental Oil & Gas | $1,000 | |||
| James Hamilton Construction | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $35,815 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Jeff won election to the New Mexico State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Jeff raised a total of $15,095.
| New Mexico State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sandra Jeff's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Martinez, Ken | $1,000 | |||
| Ruiz, Joseph | $500 | |||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $500 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $500 | |||
| PNM Resources | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $15,095 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Sandra Jeff News Feed
- News in brief - La Crosse Tribune
- Republicans Risk Razing Arizona Edge by Losing Hispanics - Bloomberg
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External links
- New Mexico Legislature - Representative Sandra Jeff
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- New Mexico Votes profile
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 KOAT "Election Results 2012" Accessed June 5, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New Mexico House of representatives spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Jeff, Sandra," Accessed May 23, 2013
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