Gilbert Peralta
Gilbert Peralta is a former Democratic member of the New Mexico Public Education Commission. He represents District 6. Peralta ran for re-election without opposition in 2014, and his current term expired in December 2018. He did not seek re-election in 2018.[1][2][3]
Biography
Peralta is an educator by trade, having worked in schools for more than 30 years. His professional experience includes working as the principal of Zimmerly and Midway Elementary Schools.[3]
In addition to working as an educator, Peralta coached high school basketball, baseball and golf for 20 years. He was named Coach of the Year by the Albuquerque Journal in 1998.[3]
Education
- Associates degree in criminal justice - New Mexico State University
- Bachelor's degree in political science - New Mexico State University (1981)
- Master's degree in education - Grand Canyon University (2006)[3]
Political career
New Mexico Public Education Commission (2011 - 2018)
Peralta first won election to the commission in 2010, and took office in 2011. His last term expired in December 2018.
Elections
2018
Gilbert Peralta did not file to run for re-election.
2014
Peralta won re-election to the New Mexico Public Education Commission in 2014. Peralta ran uncontested in District 6. Gilbert Peralta won the general election on November 4, 2014, without opposition.[2]
2010
Peralta won election to Public Education Commission District 6 unopposed in 2010.[4]
| New Mexico Public Education Commission District 6, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Gilbert Peralta |
100% | 35,853 | |
| Total Votes | 35,853 | |||
| Election results via New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign finance summary
Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Peralta and his wife, Donna, have twin daughters.[3]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Gilbert + Peralta + New + Mexico + Education"
See also
| New Mexico | State Executive Elections | News and Analysis |
|---|---|---|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
External links
- New Mexico Public Education Commission
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ New Mexico Public Education Department, "New Mexico Public Education Commission," accessed June 9, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results – November 4, 2014," archived June 9, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 New Mexico Department of Education, "Commissioners," accessed September 30, 2015
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2010 – State of New Mexico," accessed September 30, 2015
 |
State of New Mexico Santa Fe (capital) |
|---|---|
| Elections |
What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2025 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures |
| Government |
Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy |
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by -- |
New Mexico Public Education Commission 2012–2019 |
Succeeded by Michael Chavez |
