Carolyn Shearman
Carolyn Shearman was a Democratic member of the New Mexico Public Education Commission, representing District 9.[1] Shearman was first elected in 2008 and won re-election in 2012. She filed to run for re-election in 2016, but she ultimately withdrew prior to the primary.[2][3]
Biography
Shearman worked as a professor of business and computer information systems at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus from 1972 to 1995. She transitioned to the role of dean of the university's Division of Business, Math and Science in 1995 and remained in the position until 2005. She is a member of the Artesia Board of Education, where she has served since 1985.[3]
Education
- Bachelor's degree in business education, Eastern New Mexico University (1972)
- Master's degree in business education, Eastern New Mexico University (1975)[3]
Political career
New Mexico Public Education Commission (2008-2017)
Shearman was elected to District 9 of the New Mexico Public Education Commission in 2008 and was sworn into office on January 16, 2009. She was re-elected in 2012. She filed to run for re-election in 2016, but she ended up withdrawing before the primary. During her time on the commission, Shearman served three terms as chair and two terms as vice chair.[2][3][4]
Elections
2016
Shearman filed to run for re-election to District 9 of the New Mexico Public Education Commission in 2016, but she ultimately withdrew from the race prior to the June 7 primary.[5]
2012
Shearman ran for re-election to District 9 of the New Mexico Public Education Commission in 2012. She was unopposed in the June 5 Democratic primary and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6]
| New Mexico Public Education Commission District 9 General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Carolyn Kennedy Shearman Incumbent |
100% | 35,889 | |
| Total Votes | 35,889 | |||
| Election results via New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
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External links
- New Mexico Public Education Commission
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ New Mexico Public Education Department, "New Mexico Public Education Commission," accessed June 9, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 New Mexico Public Education Department, "Commissioners," accessed January 1, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Public Education Department, "Public Education Commission Meeting, January 16, 2009—Minutes," accessed January 1, 2017
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "New Mexico General Election – November 6th, 2012 – Official Election Results," accessed January 11, 2017
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| Preceded by ' |
New Mexico Public Education Commission - District 9 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Trish Ruiz (D) |
