Rebecca Morgan
Rebecca Morgan was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 1 of the New Mexico State Senate.[1]
Biography
Morgan's professional experience includes owning Namaste House Assisted Living.[2]
Campaign themes
2016
Morgan's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Accountability of Public Officials Earlier this year, the Daily times reported (February 15, 2016) that: “A study released in January by the Committee for Economic Development, a non-profit public policy organization in Washington, D.C., and the University of New Mexico, reports the state's economy remains stagnant because of a reputation for corruption and crony capitalism and an environment that fosters pay to play behavior. New Mexico is one of eight states that does not have an independent ethics commission overseeing state government. In a poll conducted by Common Cause New Mexico, 86 percent of voters in the state support the creation of an independent ethics commission.” This amendment was passed in the State House but failed in the State Senate. Our current State Senator failed to get this bill through. Rebecca Morgan would support such a bill, which would have a clearly beneficial effect in attracting new businesses to New Mexico. Oil and Gas Rebecca supports the Oil and Gas Industry, as well as reasonable regulations to keep our water, land, and people safe. She also understands that people in this industry in our county are suffering as a result of ongoing changes. She will work for job initiatives that retrain employees so that we keep these families in our beautiful San Juan County. Education New Mexico currently ranks 32nd out of 50 states in spending per pupil. New Mexico ranks 40th out of 50 states in teachers' starting salaries, as well as their average salaries. Combined ACT and SAT scores reflect this. Rebecca will study best practices and strategies from other states to improve New Mexico's education results. Our young people deserve to be prepared for a vibrant future! Protecting Our Rivers What an important issue--especially since the Gold King Mine incident last August! Rebecca is passionate about protecting our rivers and the well-being of agriculture, ranching, wildlife, and recreation.[3] |
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| —Rebecca Morgan[4] | ||
Elections
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 William Sharer defeated Rebecca Morgan in the New Mexico State Senate District 1 general election.[5][6]
| New Mexico State Senate District 1, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  William Sharer Incumbent |
69.80% | 11,170 | |
| Democratic | Rebecca Morgan | 30.20% | 4,834 | |
| Total Votes | 16,004 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Rebecca Morgan defeated Matt Dodson in the New Mexico State Senate District 1 Democratic primary.[7]
| New Mexico State Senate District 1, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Rebecca Morgan |
64.23% | 984 | |
| Democratic | Matt Dodson | 35.77% | 548 | |
| Total Votes | 1,532 | |||
Incumbent William Sharer ran unopposed in the New Mexico State Senate District 1 Republican primary.[8]
| New Mexico State Senate District 1, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | William Sharer Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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See also
- New Mexico State Senate
- New Mexico State Senate District 1
- New Mexico State Senate elections, 2016
- New Mexico State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ Facebook, "Rebecca Morgan for State Senate," accessed May 13, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Rebecca Morgan, "Issues," accessed October 12, 2016
- ↑ 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
