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Nick Salazar
Nick L. Salazar (b. April 18, 1929) was a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 40 from 1973 to 2018. Salazar did not seek re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2018.
Salazar passed away on October 23, 2020.[1]
Biography
Salazar's professional experience included working as a mechanical technician at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1949. He also served as a Rio Arriba County commissioner from 1965 to 1969.[2]
Committee assignments
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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| • Agriculture & Water Resources |
| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Salazar served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Health |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Salazar served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Health, Government and Indian Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Rules and Order of Business, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Salazar served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Health and Government Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Rules and Order of Business, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Salazar served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Nick Salazar did not file to run for re-election.
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 Nick Salazar ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 40 general election.[3][4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 40, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Nick Salazar Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 9,038 | |
| Total Votes | 9,038 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Nick Salazar defeated Barney R. Trujillo in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 40 Democratic primary.[5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 40, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Nick Salazar Incumbent |
57.07% | 3,637 | |
| Democratic | Barney R. Trujillo | 42.93% | 2,736 | |
| Total Votes | 6,373 | |||
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 Nick Salazar defeated Bengie Regensberg in the Democratic primary, while James R. Gallegos was unopposed in the Republican primary. Salazar defeated Gallegos in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nick Salazar Incumbent |
66.8% | 5,883 | |
| Republican | James Gallegos | 33.2% | 2,928 | |
| Total Votes | 8,811 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Nick Salazar Incumbent |
66.3% | 3,811 |
| Bengie Regensberg | 33.7% | 1,940 |
| Total Votes | 5,751 | |
2012
Salazar ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated Peter A. Martinez and Bengie Regensberg in the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary. He defeated Republican Gary E. Martinez in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nick Salazar Incumbent |
66% | 7,901 | |
| Republican | Gary E. Martinez | 34% | 4,076 | |
| Total Votes | 11,977 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Nick Salazar Incumbent |
51.6% | 2,908 |
| Bengie Regensberg | 25.2% | 1,420 |
| Peter A. Martinez | 23.3% | 1,312 |
| Total Votes | 5,640 | |
2010
Salazar won re-election to District 40 in 2010. He was unchallenged in the primary and general elections.[10]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 40 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nick Salazar (D)
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5,962 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Salazar won re-election to District 40 in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Salazar had no challenger.[11]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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.[12]
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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.[12]
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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.[12]
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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.[12]
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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.[13]
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Personal
Salazar and his wife, Maria Ana, had three children.
Recent news
See also
- New Mexico House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Mexico State Legislature
- New Mexico state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- New Mexico Votes profile
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Antelope Valley Press, "Ex-New Mexico lawmaker Nick Salazar, 91, dies," October 26, 2020
- ↑ Santa Fe New Mexican, "State House District 40 candidate bio: Nick Salazar," May 18, 2012
- ↑ 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, "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
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 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 House of Representatives - District 40 1973 – 2018 |
Succeeded by Joseph Sanchez (D) |
