Jason C. Harper
Jason Harper (Republican Party) was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 57. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on December 31, 2024.
Harper (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 57. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Harper earned his B.S. in chemical engineering from New Mexico Tech, his master's degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University, and his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of New Mexico. His professional experience includes working as a chemical engineer at Sandia National Laboratories.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Harper was assigned to the following committees:
- Rules and Order of Business Committee
- Taxation & Revenue Committee, Ranking Member
- Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee
2021-2022
Harper was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Harper was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Taxation & Revenue |
| • Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Harper served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Transportation and Public Works |
| • Ways and Means, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Harper served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Consumer and Public Affairs |
| • Enrolling and Engrossing - B |
| • Taxation and Revenue |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Jason C. Harper did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Jason Harper defeated Michelle Sandoval in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jason Harper (R) | 51.8 | 6,082 |
 | Michelle Sandoval (D) | 48.2 | 5,654 | |
| Total votes: 11,736 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57
Michelle Sandoval advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Sandoval | 100.0 | 1,054 |
| Total votes: 1,054 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Jason Harper advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Harper | 100.0 | 1,428 |
| Total votes: 1,428 | |||
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2020
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General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Jason Harper defeated Billie Helean in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Harper (R) | 52.2 | 8,220 |
 | Billie Helean (D) | 47.8 | 7,536 | |
| Total votes: 15,756 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57
Billie Helean advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Billie Helean | 100.0 | 2,794 |
| Total votes: 2,794 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Jason Harper advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Harper | 100.0 | 2,411 |
| Total votes: 2,411 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Jason Harper defeated Billie Helean in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Harper (R) | 51.1 | 5,250 |
| Billie Helean (D) | 48.9 | 5,033 | |
| Total votes: 10,283 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57
Billie Helean advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Billie Helean | 100.0 | 1,274 |
| Total votes: 1,274 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Jason Harper advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Harper | 100.0 | 900 |
| Total votes: 900 | |||
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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 Jason C. Harper defeated Donna I. Tillman in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 general election.[2][3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 57, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jason C. Harper Incumbent |
54.96% | 6,117 | |
| Democratic | Donna I. Tillman | 45.04% | 5,013 | |
| Total Votes | 11,130 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Donna I. Tillman ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 Democratic primary.[4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 57, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Donna I. Tillman (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Jason C. Harper ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 Republican primary.[5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 57, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jason C. Harper 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. Donna I. Tillman was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Jason Harper was unopposed in the Republican primary. Harper defeated Tillman in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jason Harper Incumbent |
59.5% | 3,517 | |
| Democratic | Donna Tillman | 40.5% | 2,391 | |
| Total Votes | 5,908 | |||
2012
Harper ran in the 2012 election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012. Incumbent Dennis Kintigh (R) ran for re-election in District 66. Harper defeated Donna I. Tillman (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jason Carl Harper |
53.2% | 4,606 | |
| Democratic | Donna I. Tillman | 46.8% | 4,058 | |
| Total Votes | 8,664 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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2016
Harper's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Responsible Stewardship of Your Tax Dollars During years of economic prosperity, the New Mexico Legislature increased government spending to match increased tax revenue. We are paying the price for those bad choices now with pet programs redirecting your tax dollars from where they are truly needed. I believe New Mexico government can both live within its means and put away for a rainy day, all without raising taxes. We need legislators who won’t keep kicking the can down the road, but rather demonstrate leadership and make tough decisions now, while we still do have choices. Fair Tax Policy Taxes must be low, simple, predictable and fair—no rewarding special interests! Our tax laws should promote business growth and create wealth, not redistribute it. Growing New Mexico Jobs High taxes and frivolous regulations are strangling business in New Mexico. When businesses in New Mexico thrive, we all win. Jobs are created, incomes rise, and quality-of-life increases. I support policies that ensure New Mexico is business-friendly, and I will work to make New Mexico taxes more competitive with neighboring states. Our Safety DWI Laws: I will fight to significantly toughen penalties for DWI offenders and keep drunk drivers off our roads. Local Control for Quality Education I support putting greater control over schools into the hands of parents and local communities, who know the individual needs of our children. I support rewarding effective teachers and holding ineffective teachers accountable. We need to end the practice of penalizing teachers for staying home when sick, and also end social promotion—let’s pass student on ability, not age.[10] |
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| —Jason C. Harper[11] | ||
2014
Harper's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
Fair Tax Policy
- Excerpt: "Taxes must be low, simple, predictable and fair—no rewarding special interests! Our tax laws should promote business growth and create wealth, not redistribute it."
Supporting New Mexico’s Industries
- Excerpt: "High taxes and frivolous regulations are strangling business in New Mexico. When businesses in New Mexico thrive, we all win. Jobs are created, incomes rise, and quality-of-life increases. I support policies that ensure New Mexico is business-friendly, and I will work to make New Mexico taxes more competitive with neighboring states."
Our Safety
- Excerpt: "DWI Laws: I will fight to significantly toughen penalties for DWI offenders and keep drunk drivers off our roads."
Local Control for Quality Education
- Excerpt: "I support putting greater control over schools into the hands of parents and local communities, who know the individual needs of our children. I also support rewarding effective teachers and holding ineffective teachers accountable."
Protecting the Family
- Excerpt: "The definition of marriage between one man and one woman."
- Excerpt: "Protecting children’s lives, beginning from conception (pro-life)."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 16 to February 15. A special session was held on July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 18.
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2022
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In 2022, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 18 to February 17.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20.
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2020
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In 2020, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 21 to February 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 15 through March 16.
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2018
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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.[13]
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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.[13]
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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.[13]
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Harper's endorsements included the following:[14]
- Gregg Hull - Rio Rancho Mayor
- Don Chapman - Sandoval County Commissioner
- Albuquerque Journal
- Rio Rancho Observer
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Harper NM, "Solutions," accessed October 12, 2016
- ↑ Harper NM, "Solutions," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Harper NM, "Endorsements," accessed October 12, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 2013-2024 |
Succeeded by Catherine Cullen (R) |
