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Yvette Herrell
| Yvette Herrell | ||
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| New Mexico House of Representatives District 51 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 18, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Real Estate Invesment | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Herrell defeated incumbent representative Gloria Vaughn in the June 1, 2010 primary, winning 846 votes to Vaughan's 714.[1] Vaughn was seeking her ninth term.[2]
The morning after the primary, the outcome was not immediately clear, though Herrell appeared even then to have effected an upset over Vaughn, a result considered by race watchers to be a surprise.[3]
Herrell currently works in real estate, but is experienced in state politics as well. She has worked as a legislative assistant to Representatives Dianne Hamilton and Nora Espinoza.[4]
Background
Herrell has owned several businesses, including Alamo Earthwork and Paving and Holiday Kennels. She is now self-employed, puchasing real estate contracts and investment property. Prior to deciding to run for office, she worked as a legislative assistant for two Republican members of New Mexico's House, Dianne M. Hamilton and Nora Espinoza.
In announcing her entry into the race on March 23, 2010, Herrell said, "Many recognize the problems we are facing in New Mexico. I wholeheartedly believe that with the upcoming elections, we have the opportunity to correct some of these issues and rebuild a state government that residents can once again believe in."[5]
Ahead of the primaries, she spoke of her positions on key issues, saying she strongly favors legally restricting marriage to heterosexual couples, feels the progressive mood of the voters in 2008 is dangerous for the nation, and intends to focus her campaign on minimizing government involvement in the family and in businesses.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Herrell served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Industry | ||||
| • Health, Government and Indian Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Herrell served on the following committees:
| New Mexico Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Industry | ||||
| • Enrolling and Engrossing - B | ||||
| • Health and Government Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Herrell ran for re-election in 2012. She ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012 Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 51, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Yvette Herrell Incumbent |
100% | 7,750 | |
| Total Votes | 7,750 | |||
2010
Herrell defeated Democratic challenger Susan Medina in the general election on November 2, 2010.[8]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 51, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Yvette Herrell |
62.9% | 3,077 | |
| Democratic | Susan Medina | 37.1% | 1,813 | |
| Total Votes | 4,890 | |||
Primary
Herrell defeated incumbent Gloria Vaughn in the June 1 primary. Herrell received 846 votes while Vaughn received 714.
| New Mexico State House, District 51, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Yvette Herrell |
54.2% | 846 |
| Gloria Vaughn Incumbent | 45.8% | 714 |
| Total Votes | 1,560 | |
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Herrell raised a total of $32,427 in campaign funds.[9]
Her four largest campaign contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Progress New Mexico | $4,000 |
| Herrell, Yvette | $2,059 |
| Ham, Teresa | $1,350 |
| Ham, Leon | $1,250 |
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External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Candidate contact information
- YHerrell@Yahoo.com
References
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2010 – State of New Mexico", accessed September 10, 2010
- ↑ Primary voters oust two incumbents
- ↑ New Mexico Independent, "Roundhouse Dems have more to lose in November", June 3, 2010
- ↑ Santa Fe New Mexican biography
- ↑ Alamogordo Daily News, "Yvette Herrell throws her hat in the District 51 ring", March 23, 2010
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
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