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Cliff R. Pirtle
Cliff R. Pirtle (Republican Party) was a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 32. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on December 31, 2024.
Pirtle (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico State Senate to represent District 32. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Pirtle's professional experience includes managing his own farm.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Pirtle was assigned to the following committees:
- Committees' Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Ranking Member
- Rules Committee
2021-2022
Pirtle was assigned to the following committees:
- Committees' Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Ranking member
- Rules Committee
2019-2020
Pirtle was assigned to the following committees:
- Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs Committee, Ranking Member
- Rules Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Indian and Cultural Affairs |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pirtle served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Rules |
| • Indian and Cultural Affairs, Ranking Member |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Pirtle served on the following committees:
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| • Indian and Cultural Affairs |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2024
Cliff R. Pirtle 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 32
Incumbent Cliff R. Pirtle won election in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 32 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cliff R. Pirtle (R) | 100.0 | 9,622 |
| Total votes: 9,622 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 32
Incumbent Cliff R. Pirtle advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 32 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cliff R. Pirtle | 100.0 | 3,068 |
| Total votes: 3,068 | |||
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2016
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New Mexico State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
Incumbent Cliff R. Pirtle ran unopposed in the New Mexico State Senate District 32 general election.[2][3]
| New Mexico State Senate District 32, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Cliff R. Pirtle Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 8,480 | |
| Total Votes | 8,480 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Cliff R. Pirtle ran unopposed in the New Mexico State Senate District 32 Republican primary.[4]
| New Mexico State Senate District 32, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Cliff R. Pirtle Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Pirtle ran in the 2012 election for New Mexico State Senate District 32. He defeated Chad A. Hammill in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012. Incumbent Timothy Z. Jennings (D) ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He defeated Timothy Jennings (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Cliff R. Pirtle |
52.3% | 5,930 | |
| Democratic | Timothy Jennings | 47.7% | 5,418 | |
| Total Votes | 11,348 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Cliff R. Pirtle |
50.2% | 1,018 |
| Chad A. Hammill | 49.8% | 1,009 |
| Total Votes | 2,027 | |
Ballot access lawsuit
Pirtle filed a lawsuit with the New Mexico Fifth Judicial District Court in Chaves County, alleging his opponent, Timothy Z. Jennings (D), did not meet state petition requirements that say each petition must have the district number of the office they are seeking written on them. Jennings could have been taken off the ballot if his petitions were found to be in violation of the law. The ruling was in favor of Jennings and said there was no evidence of fraud.[7]
2010
- See also: New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District
Pirtle was defeated by Steve Pearce in the June 1, 2010, Republican primary for the 2nd congressional District seat in the United States House of Representatives from New Mexico.[8]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cliff R. Pirtle did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
In an email submission to Ballotpedia, Pirtle described his political philosophy as follows:
"I am a principle based person and I believe that individual freedom and liberty are the most important things in politics. I will push to repeal bills and laws that have taken away very basic freedoms and push for legislation that ensures freedom for future generations.[9]
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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal welfare.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
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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2020
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In 2020, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 21 to February 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 15 through March 16.
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2018
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In 2018, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 16 through February 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 17 through March 18, 2018.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the 52nd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 20 through March 21.[10]
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2014
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In 2014, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[10]
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16.[10]
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Campaign-Bio," accessed May 12, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 general election contest/candidate list," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 12, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Roswell Daily Record, "Jennings' name to remain on primary ballot," accessed May 12, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Results," accessed August 6, 2012
- ↑ Email submission to Ballotpedia, July 21, 2012
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
New Mexico State Senate District 32 2013-2024 |
Succeeded by Candy Spence Ezzell (R) |
