Ernest Chavez, Sr.
Ernest H. Chavez, Sr. (b. February 6, 1937) is a former Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 12 from 2004 to 2014.
Chavez did not seek re-election in 2014.[1]
Biography
Chavez is retired. He has served in the New Mexico Army National Guard from 1954 to the present.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Chavez served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Taxation and Revenue |
| • Transportation and Public Works, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Chavez served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Taxation and Revenue |
| • Transportation and Public Works, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Chavez served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Taxation and Revenue |
| • Transportation and Public Works |
Elections
2012
Chavez ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary. He defeated Republican Clyde C. Wheeler in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Ernest Chavez, Sr. Incumbent |
71.8% | 4,736 | |
| Republican | Clyde Wheeler | 28.2% | 1,856 | |
| Total Votes | 6,592 | |||
2010
Chavez won re-election to District 12 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Clyde Wheeler (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 12, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ernest Chavez, Sr. Incumbent |
58.2% | 3,936 | |
| Republican | Clyde Wheeler | 34.3% | 2,316 | |
| Independent | Robert Schiller | 7.5% | 507 | |
| Total Votes | 6,759 | |||
2008
On November 7, 2008, Chavez was re-elected to District 12 in the New Mexico House of Representatives, besting Clyde Wheeler (R) and Robert Schiller (L).[6] Chavez raised $14,870 for her campaign, while Wheeler raised $18,631 and Schiller did not raise any money.[7]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 7 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ernest Chavez, Sr. (R)
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6,265 | |||
| Clyde Wheeler (R) | 2,529 | |||
| Robert Schiller (L) | 766 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[8]
- Conservation Voters New Mexico: 2013-2014 Conservation Scorecard
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- Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2014
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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.[8]
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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.[8]
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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.[9]
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Personal
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Chavez and his wife, Rose, have six 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, 1992
- New Mexico Votes profile
Footnotes
- ↑ newmexico.watchdog.org, "Make it six: Ernest Chavez steps down as NM state rep," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Chavez," accessed April 15, 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, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico House of representatives spending, 2008," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 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 | ||
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| Preceded by James G. Taylor |
New Mexico House of Representatives - District 12 2005 – 2014 |
Succeeded by Patricio Ruiloba (D) |
