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William Sharer
| William Sharer | ||
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| New Mexico Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | New Mexico State University | |
| Associate's | New Mexico Military Institute | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1982-1992 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 22, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Albuquerque, NM | |
| Profession | Owner, Credit Bureau of Farmington | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Sharer was an Officer in the United States Army from 1982 to 1992. He was then the owner of Popcorn Patch from 1992 to 1993. He was also General Manager of Taco Bell from 1993 to 1995. He has been the owner of Credit Bureau of Farmington since 1995.
Sharer earned his AA from the New Mexico Military Institute in 1979. He went on to receive his BA from New Mexico State University in 1981.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sharer served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees' | ||||
| • Conservation | ||||
| • Corporations and Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sharer served on to these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees' | ||||
| • Conservation | ||||
| • Corporations and Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sharer served on these committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees' | ||||
| • Conservation | ||||
| • Corporations and Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Sharer ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012 Republican primary. He defeated Matt Dodson in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| New Mexico State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  William Sharer Incumbent |
70.8% | 11,212 | |
| Democratic | Matt Dodson | 29.2% | 4,633 | |
| Total Votes | 15,845 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sharer won re-election to the 1st district in the New Mexico Senate. Sharer had no challenger. [4]
Sharer raised $8,775 for his campaign.[5]
| New Mexico State Senate District 1 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | William Sharer Incumbent |
100% | 14,032 | |
| Total Votes | 14,032 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Sharer is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Sharer raised a total of $138,190 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 20, 2013.[6]
| William Sharer's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State Senate, District 1 |  |
$55,875 | |
| 2010 | New Mexico State Senate, District 1 |  |
$8,055 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State Senate, District 1 | |
$8,775 | |
| 2006 | New Mexico State Senate, District 1 | |
$3,319 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State Senate, District 1 | |
$30,306 | |
| 2002 | New Mexico State Senate, District 1 | |
$-500 | |
| 2000 | New Mexico State Senate, District 1 | |
$32,360 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $138,190 | |||
Sharer won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Sharer raised a total of $55,875.
| New Mexico State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Sharer's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Sharer, William | $7,200 | |||
| Sunray Gaming of New Mexico | $4,600 | |||
| Enterprise Products Partners | $1,900 | |||
| Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico | $1,500 | |||
| Chevron Corp | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $55,875 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sharer was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Sharer raised a total of $8,055.
| New Mexico State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Sharer's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Sharer, Bill | $1,681 | |||
| Sharer, Barry | $1,149 | |||
| New Mexico Collectors Association | $1,000 | |||
| Helena Chemical Co. | $800 | |||
| American Legislative Exchange Council | $575 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $8,055 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sharer won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Sharer raised a total of $8,775.
| New Mexico State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Sharer's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Thornburg, Garrett | $2,500 | |||
| Chevron Corp | $1,000 | |||
| San Juan Independent Practice Association | $1,000 | |||
| Waste Management | $550 | |||
| Independent Insurance Agents of New Mexico | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $8,775 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sharer was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Sharer raised a total of $3,319.
| New Mexico State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Sharer's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Sharer, William E. | $3,319 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $3,319 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sharer won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Sharer raised a total of $30,306.
| New Mexico State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Sharer's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| San Juan County Republican Party | $2,872 | |||
| Yates Petroleum | $2,000 | |||
| PNM Resources | $1,000 | |||
| Altria | $1,000 | |||
| PAC 22 | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $30,306 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sharer was not up for election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Sharer raised a total of $-500.
| New Mexico State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Sharer's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Sharer, William E. | $-500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $-500 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Sharer won election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Sharer raised a total of $32,260.
| New Mexico State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Sharer's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Credit Bureau of Farmington | $5,500 | |||
| Make a Difference PAC | $2,500 | |||
| Sharer, Ralph D. | $1,600 | |||
| PAC 22 | $1,500 | |||
| Kysar Jr., Raymond L. | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $32,260 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Sharer and his wife, Beth, have two children.
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External links
- Campaign website
- 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
- Voting Record from New Mexico Votes.org
References
- ↑ [http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/43442 Project Vote Smart, "Biography - Sen. William 'Bill' E. Sharer," retrieved May 21, 2012.
- ↑ 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 William's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Sharer, William E.," Accessed May 20, 2013
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