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Christopher T. Saucedo

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Christopher Saucedo

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Education

Bachelor's

New Mexico State University

Law

University of New Mexico School of Law

Personal
Profession
Attorney
Contact

Christopher Saucedo was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 15 of the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Saucedo is a graduate of New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico School of Law.[1]

He is a shareholder of the litigation firm of SaucedoChavez, P.C.[2] and serves as the Chairman of the Board for the National Hispanic Cultural Center.[1]

Campaign themes

Saucedo's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]

Jobs

  • Excerpt: "Chris will work hard to reduce unnecessary government interference to make it easier for New Mexico businesses to thrive."

Taxes

  • Excerpt: "Chris understand families are struggling in these tough economic times. He will fight hard to lower taxes so that New Mexicans keep more of the money they earn."

Ethical Leadership

  • Excerpt: "Corruption has plagued New Mexico for too long! Chris will work hard to stop the abuse, fraud, and waste in state government. "

No Driver's Licenses for Illegal Immigrants

  • Excerpt: "Chris does not believe illegal immigrants should be able to receive a New Mexico driver's license. As State Representative, he will fight to repeal this law."

Conservative Values

  • Excerpt: "Chris shares your Conservative Values, and he believes strongly in the importance of strong family values. He is pro-life and a member of the NRA."

Elections

2012

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2012

Saucedo ran in the 2012 election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 15. He defeated Kenneth King in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012.[4] He was defeated by Emily A. Kane in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]

New Mexico House of Representatives, District 15, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngEmily A. Kane 51.2% 6,850
     Republican Christopher T. Saucedo 48.8% 6,536
Total Votes 13,386
New Mexico House of Representatives, District 15 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngChristopher T. Saucedo 61.8% 898
Kenneth J. King 38.2% 554
Total Votes 1,452

Personal

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Saucedo is a husband and father.[1]

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