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Ray Begaye
Ray Begaye (b. February 15, 1954) is a former Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 4 from 1999 to 2013.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Begaye served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Water Resources Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Appropriations and Finance Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
- Rules and Order of Business Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Begaye served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Water Resources Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
- Appropriations and Finance Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
- Rules and Order of Business Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Begaye ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated Gary J. Montoya in the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary. He was defeated by Republican Sharon E. Clahchischilliage in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Sharon E. Clahchischilliage |
61.4% | 5,856 | |
| Democratic | Ray Begaye Incumbent | 38.6% | 3,675 | |
| Total Votes | 9,531 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ray Begaye Incumbent |
69.8% | 1,081 |
| Gary J. Montoya | 30.2% | 467 |
| Total Votes | 1,548 | |
2010
Begaye won re-election to the 4th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 4 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ray Begaye (D)
|
5,383 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Begaye won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Begaye had no challenger.[4]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Begaye won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Begaye had no challenger.[5]
2004
On November 2, 2004, Begaye won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives, besting Freda Garnanez (R).[6] Begaye spent $12,017 on his campaign, while Garnanez spent $5,306.[7]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 4 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ray Begaye (D)
|
5,659 | |||
| Freda Garnanez (R) | 3,540 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Begaye won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Begaye had no challenger.[8]
2000
On November 7, 2000, Begaye won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives, besting Verlin Hammons (R).[9] Begaye spent $12,589 on his campaign, while Hammons did not spend any money.[10]
| New Mexico House of Representatives, District 4 (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ray Begaye (D)
|
4,297 | 69% | ||
| Verlin Hammons (R) | 1,956 | 31% | ||
1998
On November 3, 1998, Begaye was elected to the 4th District Seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Begaye had no challenger.[11]
Campaign finance summary
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Noteworthy events
False expense vouchers
In September 2012, it was reported that the New Mexico Attorney General had started investigating Begaye for submitting false expense vouchers to the state for a conference he attended in 2010.[12]
No criminal charges were brought against Begaye, as Attorney General Gary King found insufficient evidence to prosecute.[13]
Recent news
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See also
- New Mexico House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Mexico State Legislature
- New Mexico state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- New Mexico Votes profile
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "2010 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2008 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2006 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2004 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "District 4 New Mexico House of Representatives spending, 2004," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2002 Primary Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2000 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "District 4 New Mexico House of Representatives spending, 2004," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "1998 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ The Daily Times, "New Mexico Attorney General is investigating Rep. Ray Begaye for submitting false expense vouchers," accessed September 21, 2012
- ↑ New Mexico Watchdog, "AG King ignores evidence of wrongdoing in Ray Begaye case: analysis," November 24, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jimmie Garnenez, Sr. |
New Mexico House of Representatives - District 4 1999 – 2013 |
Succeeded by Sharon E. Clahchischilliage (R) |
