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David Chavez
| David Chavez | ||
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| New Mexico House of Representatives District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 18, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 15, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Chavez is an attorney whose first bid for political office came when he ran and lost against Michael Sanchez for New Mexico State Senate in 2000. His father, Tibo Chavez, formerly held the offices of state senator and lieutenant governor and ran unsuccessfully for governor.[2]
He is not running for re-election in 2012.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Chavez has been appointed to the following committees:
- Business and Industry Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
- Enrolling and Engrossing - B Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
- Judiciary Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Chavez is not running for re-election.[3]
2010
Chavez was unopposed in the June 1 Republican primary. He defeated incumbent Andrew Barreras (D) in the general election on November 2.[4][5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 7 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 David Chavez (R)
|
4,788 | 54.90% | ||
| Andrew Barreras (D) | 3,938 | 45.10% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Chavez raised a total of $32,568 in campaign contributions.[6]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Merrell, Michael | $7,500 |
| Cmte to Elect Tim Lardner | $3,047 |
| Bizzell, Joseph | $2,500 |
| Merrell, Mary | $2,500 |
External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ "Republicans have a dream night in New Mexico state House races," Capital Report New Mexico, 3 November 2010
- ↑ Santa Fe New Mexican biography
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 NM Politics "Chavez joins exodus from N.M. House," March 12, 2012
- ↑ "Republicans have a dream night in New Mexico state House races," New Mexico Watchdog, November 2, 2010
- ↑ North Dakota 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
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| Preceded by Andrew Barreras |
New Mexico House of Representatives - District 7 2010-Present |
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