John Sapien
John Sapien (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 9. He assumed office in 2009. He left office on January 18, 2021.
Sapien (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico State Senate to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Sapien earned his B.B.A. in finance from the University of New Mexico. His professional experience includes being the president of the Bernalillo Public Schools Foundation, working as an intern for United States Senator Jeff Bingaman (D), and as the owner of a State Farm Insurance Agency.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Sapien was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Finance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sapien served on the following committees:
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Corporations and Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Sapien served on the following committees:
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| • Corporations and Transportation |
| • Education, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sapien served on these committees:
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| • Corporations and Transportation |
| • Education, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sapien served on these committees:
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| • Corporations and Transportation |
| • Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2020
John Sapien did not file to run for re-election.
2016
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New Mexico State Senate 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 John Sapien defeated Diego Espinoza in the New Mexico State Senate District 9 general election.[2][3]
| New Mexico State Senate District 9, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Sapien Incumbent |
50.39% | 12,727 | |
| Republican | Diego Espinoza | 49.61% | 12,529 | |
| Total Votes | 25,256 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent John Sapien defeated Jodilynn Ortiz in the New Mexico State Senate District 9 Democratic primary.[4]
| New Mexico State Senate District 9, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Sapien Incumbent |
61.56% | 3,878 | |
| Democratic | Jodilynn Ortiz | 38.44% | 2,422 | |
| Total Votes | 6,300 | |||
Diego Espinoza ran unopposed in the New Mexico State Senate District 9 Republican primary.[5]
| New Mexico State Senate District 9, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Diego Espinoza (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Sapien won re-election in the 2012 election. He ran and defeated Benjamin Hayden Rodefer in the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary. He defeated David L. Doyle (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | John Sapien Incumbent |
50.3% | 11,654 | |
| Republican | David Doyle | 49.7% | 11,493 | |
| Total Votes | 23,147 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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John Sapien Incumbent |
55.3% | 2,270 |
| Benjamin Hayden Rodefer | 44.7% | 1,834 |
| Total Votes | 4,104 | |
2008
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Sapien was elected to District 9 in the New Mexico Senate, defeating Steve Komadina (R).[8]
| New Mexico Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Sapien (D)
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11,981 | |||
| Steve Komadina (R) | 11,860 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
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.[9]
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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.[9]
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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.[9]
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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.[9]
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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.[10]
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Personal
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Sapien and his wife, Veronica, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- New Mexico State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New Mexico State Legislature
- New Mexico state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- John Sapien on Facebook
- John Sapien on Twitter
- John Sapien on LinkedIn
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
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 Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 12, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2008 General election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 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 ' |
New Mexico State Senate District 9 2009–2021 |
Succeeded by Brenda McKenna (D) |
