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Freddie Joe Nichols, III
Freddie Joe Nichols was a 2016 Independent candidate for District 54 of the New Mexico House of Representatives.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Nichols' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Encourage Job Growth Small businesses are key to growing a strong economy. Once elected, I will focus on legislation aimed at getting the government out of the way of business creation and cultivation. This will allow new businesses to grow and existing businesses to thrive, in turn creating a stronger, more diverse workforce. Job creation will further stimulate our local economy allowing for even more economic expansion. Equal Representation Our primary system is broken. It leaves a good number of voters disenfranchised, and one could even go so far as to say it encourages taxation without representation. We need to look into new ways of doing these local elections or just move to open primaries. Either would be more inclusive and allow all voters to have a voice in who will represent them. Protect Private Property Land owners know what it takes to conserve their land and wildlife, and they understand that it is in their best interest to do so. More often than not the government steps on the toes of the land owners and makes these conservation efforts harder, not easier. I will advocate for legislation that empowers property owners and reduces the size and scope of government interference in regards to property ownership. Right to Keep & Bear Arms The inalienable right to keep and bear arms is imperative to protecting one's life and property. Any infringement on this right is unacceptable and tyrannical. I support legislation calling for the repeal of government mandated "gun-free zones" and Constitutional concealed carry of firearms. I also support legislation making it illegal to enforce Federal gun-control laws within the borders of the state of New Mexico. Shall not be infringed means shall not be infringed. Foster World-Class Education All students learn and respond differently, and we are bending to the whim of the federal government on common core, a system that removes our teachers ability to innovate by scripting their classroom. A teacher can not be scripted and expected to successfully tailor an education to each student at the same time. Our teachers are trained professionals, and most have masters degrees in education. We need to get back to trusting our teachers more than the federal government.[2] |
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| —Freddie Joe Nichols[3] | ||
Elections
2016
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives 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 James Townsend defeated Freddie Joe Nichols, III in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 54 general election.[4][5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 54, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  James Townsend Incumbent |
75.59% | 7,098 | |
| Independent | Freddie Joe Nichols, III | 24.41% | 2,292 | |
| Total Votes | 9,390 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent James Townsend ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 54 Republican primary.[6]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 54, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Townsend Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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See also
- New Mexico House of Representatives
- New Mexico House of Representatives District 54
- New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2016
- New Mexico State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Freddie Joe Nichols, "Issues," accessed October 12, 2016
- ↑ 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
