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Sheryl Williams Stapleton
Sheryl Williams Stapleton (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 19. She assumed office in 1995. She left office on July 30, 2021.
Stapleton (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 19. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Stapleton was elected as majority leader for the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2017.
Stapleton resigned on July 30, 2021, following allegations of racketeering and money laundering. In her resignation letter, she denied the allegations and said, "In short, because I must devote a significant amount of time and energy to fully defend against these allegations, I believe it is in the best interest of this state and the House of Representatives that my position as both a member of the House of Representatives and Majority Floor Leader be replaced with a representative who can fully and competently resume the tasks and duties that are necessary to continue serving this great state."[1] To learn more about the allegations against Stapleton, click here.
Biography
Stapleton earned her B.S. from the University of New Mexico in 1978 and her M.A. in multicultural education from the University of New Mexico in 1987. Her professional experience has included working as an assistant principal at a career enrichment center and as an educator for the Albuquerque Public School District.[2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Stapleton was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- Labor, Veterans' And Military Affairs Committee
- Rules and Order of Business Committee
2019-2020
Stapleton was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- Labor, Veterans' And Military Affairs Committee
- Rules and Order of Business Committee
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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| • Education |
| • Labor & Economic Development |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stapleton served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Safety and Civil Affairs |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Stapleton served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Labor and Human Resources, Vice chair |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stapleton served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Labor and Human Resources |
| • Printing and Supplies |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stapleton served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Labor and Human Resources |
| • Printing and Supplies |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Sheryl Williams Stapleton defeated Stephen Cecco and Mark Curtis in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sheryl Williams Stapleton (D) | 73.9 | 8,922 |
| Stephen Cecco (R) | 20.6 | 2,480 | ||
| Mark Curtis (L) | 5.5 | 663 | ||
| Total votes: 12,065 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Sheryl Williams Stapleton advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheryl Williams Stapleton | 100.0 | 4,033 |
| Total votes: 4,033 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19
Stephen Cecco advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stephen Cecco | 100.0 | 800 | |
| Total votes: 800 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19
Mark Curtis advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Curtis | 100.0 | 26 | |
| Total votes: 26 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Sheryl Williams Stapleton won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheryl Williams Stapleton (D) | 100.0 | 7,944 |
| Total votes: 7,944 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Sheryl Williams Stapleton advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheryl Williams Stapleton | 100.0 | 2,887 |
| Total votes: 2,887 | |||
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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.
Sheryl Williams Stapleton ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 19 general election.[3][4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 19, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sheryl Williams Stapleton (unopposed) |
100.00% | 8,289 | |
| Total Votes | 8,289 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Sheryl Williams Stapleton ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 19 Democratic primary.[5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 19, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sheryl Williams Stapleton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 Sheryl Williams Stapleton was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7]
2012
Stapleton ran for re-election in 2012. She defeated Cara A. Valente-Compton in the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary.[8] She defeated Erica J. Landry (R) and Hessel Edward Yntema III (I) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheryl Williams Stapleton Incumbent |
59.3% | 6,669 | |
| Republican | Erica J. Landry | 24.1% | 2,711 | |
| Independent | Hessel Edward Yntema III | 16.5% | 1,857 | |
| Total Votes | 11,237 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Sheryl M. Williams Stapleton Incumbent |
56.9% | 1,533 |
| Cara A. Valente-Compton | 43.1% | 1,159 |
| Total Votes | 2,692 | |
2010
Stapleton won re-election to District 19 in 2010. She had no primary opposition and defeated Anthony Romo (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 19 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sheryl Stapleton (D)
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4,551 | 68.10% | ||
| Anthony Romo (R) | 1,607 | 24.10% | ||
| Mark Curtis (L) | 523 | 7.80% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stapleton won re-election to District 19 in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Stapleton had no challenger.[12]
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2021
In 2021, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20.
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2020
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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.[13]
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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.[13]
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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.[13]
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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.[13]
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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.[14]
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Noteworthy events
Allegations of possible fraud, racketeering, illegal kickbacks, and money laundering
In July 2021, a federal grand jury subpoena was served on the Albuquerque Public Schools district where Stapleton was working as the district's director of career and technical education. According to the Albuquerque Journal, the investigation was triggered by a mislabeled invoice and persistent inquiries from the Albuquerque Public Schools business office questioning Stapleton’s relationship with contractor Robotics Management Learning System LLC. Documents say the contractor was paid more than $5 million since 2006 and that more than $950,000 of that was funneled to the two businesses and two nonprofits with ties to Stapleton.[15] On July 28, 2021, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Stapleton's home and office.[16]
Stapleton resigned from the New Mexico House of Representatives on July 30, 2021. In her resignation letter, she denied the allegations and said, "In short, because I must devote a significant amount of time and energy to fully defend against these allegations, I believe it is in the best interest of this state and the House of Representatives that my position as both a member of the House of Representatives and Majority Floor Leader be replaced with a representative who can fully and competently resume the tasks and duties that are necessary to continue serving this great state."[1]
On September 1, 2021, the Associated Press reported that Albuquerque Public Schools had fired Stapleton.[17]
On September 20, 2021, Stapleton was indicted on 28 counts.[18]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fox News, "New Mexico state Dem leader resigns amid racketeering, money-laundering probe," July 31, 2021
- ↑ 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, "Official Results Primary Election - June 3, 2014," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico State Legislature, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedresults - ↑ 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
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014 (Archived)
- ↑ Albuquerque Journal, "Mislabeled invoice sparked Stapleton investigation," July 31, 2021
- ↑ KRQE, "State Rep. Stapleton under investigation for alleged racketeering, money laundering," July 28, 2021
- ↑ US News & World Report, "School District Fires Ex-Legislator Amid Corruption Probe," September 1, 2021
- ↑ Santa Fe New Mexican, "Former state lawmaker Williams Stapleton indicted on 28 counts," September 20, 2021
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