James Smith (New Mexico)
James Smith (Republican Party) was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 22. Smith assumed office in 2011. Smith left office in 2018.
Smith (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Bernalillo County Commission to represent District 5 in New Mexico. Smith lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Smith is a former Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 22 from 2011 to 2018. He resigned his seat in March 2018 after he was appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez (R) to the Bernalillo County Commission.[1]
Biography
Smith's professional experience includes teaching chemistry and physics at East Mountain High School.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Education |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
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| • Government, Elections and Indian Affairs, Chair |
| • Regulatory and Public Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Voters and Elections |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Enrolling and Engrossing - A |
| • Voters and Elections |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Bernalillo County Commission District 5
Charlene Pyskoty defeated incumbent James Smith in the general election for Bernalillo County Commission District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charlene Pyskoty (D)  | 51.7 | 28,815 | |
 | James Smith (R) | 48.3 | 26,962 | |
| Total votes: 55,777 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 5
Charlene Pyskoty advanced from the Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 5 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charlene Pyskoty | 100.0 | 9,775 | |
| Total votes: 9,775 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 5
Incumbent James Smith defeated Natasha Hadrych-Rosier in the Republican primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 5 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Smith | 73.4 | 4,527 |
| Natasha Hadrych-Rosier | 26.6 | 1,638 | ||
| Total votes: 6,165 | |||
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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 Smith defeated John Wallace in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 22 general election.[2][3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 22, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  James Smith Incumbent |
56.18% | 9,630 | |
| Democratic | John Wallace | 43.82% | 7,510 | |
| Total Votes | 17,140 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
John Wallace ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 22 Democratic primary.[4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 22, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Democratic | John Wallace (unopposed) | |
Incumbent James Smith ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 22 Republican primary.[5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 22, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Smith Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 4, 2014. Incumbent James Smith was unopposed in the Republican primary, while John Wallace was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Smith defeated Wallace in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | James Smith Incumbent |
59.4% | 7,277 | |
| Democratic | John Wallace | 40.6% | 4,978 | |
| Total Votes | 12,255 | |||
2012
Smith 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.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | James Smith Incumbent |
100% | 11,692 | |
| Total Votes | 11,692 | |||
2010
Smith defeated Daniel Salzwedel in the June 1, 2010, Republican primary by a margin of 1,927-1,720. Smith ran unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 22(2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Smith (R)
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9,384 | 100% | ||
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2018
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.[11]
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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.[11]
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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.[11]
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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.[11]
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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.[12]
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Recent news
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See also
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- New Mexico House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Mexico State Legislature
- New Mexico state legislative districts
External links
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- Profile from Bernalillo County, New Mexico
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ krqe.com, "Bernalillo County Commission swears in new member," March 27, 2018
- ↑ 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, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 3, 2014," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico State Legislature, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," accessed May 13, 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
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014 (Archived)
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| Preceded by Kathy McCoy (R) |
New Mexico House of Representatives - District 22 2010-2018 |
Succeeded by Gregg Schmedes (R) |
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