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Timothy Jennings
Timothy Jennings (b. September 4, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, representing District 32 from his appointment in July 1978 to January 2013. He served as Majority Whip from 1992 to 1996. He was also a Minority Whip and, in his final term, President Pro Tempore. Jennings was Commissioner for Chaves County from 1975 to 1978.
On April 30, 2013, Jennings was appointed to serve on New Mexico's State Investment Council.[1]
Biography
Jennings earned his B.S.B.A. from Creighton University in 1972. His professional experience includes working as a businessman and as a ranch manager since 1974.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jennings served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jennings served on these committees:
- Committees' Committee, New Mexico State Senate
- Indian and Cultural Affairs Committee, New Mexico Senate
- Rules Committee, New Mexico Senate
Issues
Noteworthy events
Jennings was the target of a lawsuit filed with the 5th Judicial District Court in Chaves County by Cliff R. Pirtle alleging Timothy Z. Jennings did not meet state petition requirements that said that each petition must have the district number of the office they are seeking written on them. Jennings could have been taken off the ballot if his petitions were found to be in violation of the law. The ruling was in favor of Jennings and said there was no evidence of fraud.[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Jennings ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary. He was defeated by Cliff R. Pirtle in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Cliff R. Pirtle |
52.3% | 5,930 | |
| Democratic | Timothy Jennings | 47.7% | 5,418 | |
| Total Votes | 11,348 | |||
2008
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Jennings was re-elected to the 32nd District in the New Mexico Senate. Jennings had no challenger.[6]
Jennings raised $80,426 for his campaign.[7]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Jennings and his wife, Patty, have five children.
Recent news
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See also
- New Mexico State Senate
- Senate 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, 1996, 1992
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ Associated Press, "Ex-legislator named to NM Investment Council," April 30, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Timothy Jennings," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Roswell Daily Record, "Jennings' name to remain on primary ballot," accessed December 18, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ 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, "2008 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Timothy's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed December 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
New Mexico State Senate District 32 1978–2013 |
Succeeded by Cliff Pirtle (R) |
