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Donald Bratton
Donald E. Bratton (b. June 7, 1947) is a former Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 62 from 2000 to 2014.
Bratton did not seek re-election in 2014.[1]
Biography
Bratton earned a BSIE from New Mexico State University in 1971. His professional experience includes serving as Vice President of Zin Energy Incorporated from 1985 to 2003, and as Area Engineer for Gulf Oil Company from 1975 to 1985. Bratton served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1975.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bratton served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Business and Industry |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bratton served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Printing and Supplies |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
| • Taxation and Revenue |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bratton served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
Elections
2012
Bratton ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Donald Bratton Incumbent |
100% | 7,722 | |
| Total Votes | 7,722 | |||
2010
Bratton won re-election to District 62 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 62 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Donald Bratton (R)
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6,583 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bratton won re-election to District 62 in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Bratton had no challenger.[6]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[7]
- Conservation Voters New Mexico: 2013-2014 Conservation Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2014
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2013
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In 2013, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16.[7]
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2012
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In 2012, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 17 through February 16.[7]
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2011
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In 2011, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 18 through March 19.[8]
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Personal
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Bratton and his wife, Rita, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- New Mexico House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Mexico State Legislature
- New Mexico state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- New Mexico Votes profile
Footnotes
- ↑ www.abqjournal.com, "House GOP leader Donald Bratton not seeking re-election," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 13, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2010 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2008 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014 (Archived)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stevan Pearce (R) |
New Mexico House of Representatives - District 62 2001-2014 |
Succeeded by Larry Scott (R) |
