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Brenda McKenna
Brenda McKenna (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 9. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. She left office on December 31, 2024.
McKenna (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Mexico State Senate to represent District 9. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Brenda McKenna graduated from Pojoaque High School. McKenna earned a B.A. in psychology from Syracuse University and an M.S. in organizational development from Central Washington University. Her career experience includes working as the public relations director of the League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico and a field representative for former Congresswoman Debra Haaland.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
McKenna was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
McKenna was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2024
Brenda McKenna did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico State Senate District 9
Brenda McKenna defeated John Clark in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brenda McKenna (D) | 53.9 | 16,095 |
 | John Clark (R)  | 46.1 | 13,744 | |
| Total votes: 29,839 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 9
Brenda McKenna defeated Benjamin Rodefer and Kevin Lucero in the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 9 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brenda McKenna | 49.9 | 4,177 |
 | Benjamin Rodefer | 25.7 | 2,151 | |
| Kevin Lucero | 24.5 | 2,049 | ||
| Total votes: 8,377 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jodilynn Ortiz (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 9
John Clark defeated Bridget Condon and Tania Dennis in the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 9 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Clark | 55.1 | 2,833 |
 | Bridget Condon | 32.0 | 1,646 | |
 | Tania Dennis | 12.8 | 659 | |
| Total votes: 5,138 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 16 to February 15. A special session was held on July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 18.
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2022
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In 2022, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 18 to February 17.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by John Sapien (D) |
New Mexico State Senate District 9 2021-2024 |
Succeeded by Cindy Nava (D) |
