Joshua A. Sanchez
2025 - Present
2028
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Joshua A. Sanchez (Republican Party) is a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 29. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.
Sanchez (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico State Senate to represent District 29. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Joshua A. Sanchez was born in Belen, New Mexico. His career experience includes working as a rancher, with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, and owning a business.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Sanchez was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Sanchez was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico State Senate District 29
Incumbent Joshua A. Sanchez defeated Tina R. Garcia in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 29 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joshua A. Sanchez (R) | 59.3 | 13,605 |
| Tina R. Garcia (D) | 40.7 | 9,337 | ||
| Total votes: 22,942 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 29
Tina R. Garcia advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 29 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tina R. Garcia | 100.0 | 2,300 | |
| Total votes: 2,300 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 29
Incumbent Joshua A. Sanchez advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 29 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joshua A. Sanchez | 100.0 | 2,616 |
| Total votes: 2,616 | |||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico State Senate District 30
Joshua A. Sanchez defeated Pamela Cordova in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 30 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joshua A. Sanchez (R) | 51.1 | 10,055 |
| Pamela Cordova (D) | 48.9 | 9,610 | ||
| Total votes: 19,665 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 30
Pamela Cordova defeated incumbent Clemente M. Sanchez in the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 30 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Pamela Cordova | 61.3 | 3,438 | |
 | Clemente M. Sanchez | 38.7 | 2,173 | |
| Total votes: 5,611 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 30
Joshua A. Sanchez defeated Kelly Zunie in the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 30 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joshua A. Sanchez | 64.8 | 2,400 |
 | Kelly Zunie | 35.2 | 1,306 | |
| Total votes: 3,706 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kelly Noble (R)
2014
See also: New Mexico judicial elections, 2014
Sanchez ran for election to the Valencia County Magistrate Court.
Primary: He was defeated in the Republican primary on June 3, 2014, receiving 43.8 percent of the vote. He competed against John R. Chavez.
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Joshua A. Sanchez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Joshua A. Sanchez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sanchez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I believe that all New Mexican kids both deserve and must have the best educational experience the state can provide. Starting with investments in early childhood and vocational education to help prepare kids for whichever path they choose. Whether college bound or preparing for a vocational job that is based in manual or practical trade related activities. Kids that can graduate job ready are crucial.
- I plan to work for the right balance of federal, state and local investments in our communities for ALL New Mexicans. We must work towards equal distribution and attention to all areas of New Mexico and not just the most populated areas, all New Mexicans deserve investments in their futures.
- I will work to restore a business-friendly environment, strengthen our economy and rebuild prosperity for ALL New Mexicans. If ALL New Mexicans are prospering and secure financially, crime will decrease as well and our communities will thrive instead of just barely surviving.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 14, 2020
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed January 8, 2015
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "UNOFFICIAL RESULTS Primary Election 2014," June 4, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Gregory Baca (R) |
New Mexico State Senate District 29 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Clemente M. Sanchez (D) |
New Mexico State Senate District 30 2021-2024 |
Succeeded by Angel Charley (D) |
