Brittney Barreras
Brittney Barreras (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 12. She assumed office on January 19, 2021. She left office on January 28, 2022.
Barreras (independent) ran for election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 12. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
On November 10, 2020, Barreras announced she was leaving the Independent Party to register as a Democrat. According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, Barreras switched parties because she identifies as a progressive and "she would have a difficult time holding her seat in 2022 if she remained an independent and a major-party candidate also made the ballot."[1]
Barreras resigned from the New Mexico House of Representatives in January 2022 in order to focus on her mental health.[2]
Biography
Brittney Barreras lives in South Valley, New Mexico. Barreras graduated from Valley High School. Her career experience includes working in sales.[3]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Barreras was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2020
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 12
Brittney Barreras defeated incumbent Art De La Cruz in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brittney Barreras (Independent) | 73.8 | 4,183 |
 | Art De La Cruz (D) (Write-in)  | 26.2 | 1,482 | |
| Total votes: 5,665 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Grijalva (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Patricio Ruiloba (D)
Campaign themes
2020
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2022
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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Art De La Cruz (D) |
New Mexico House of Representatives District 12 2021-2022 |
Succeeded by Art De La Cruz (D) |
