Tina Tomlin

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Tina Tomlin

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 2, 2020

Education

Graduate

College of Santa Fe, 2003

Contact

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Tina Tomlin (Republican Party) ran for election to the Bernalillo County Commission to represent District 4 in New Mexico. She lost in the Republican primary on June 2, 2020.

Tomlin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tina Tomlin was born in Misawa, Japan. She attended College of Santa Fe, the University of New Mexico, and Southern Illinois University for undergraduate study and College of Santa Fe for graduate study. Tomlin's professional experience includes working for Bernalillo County beginning in 2012, Albuquerque Public Schools from 2011 to 2012, and Cardinal Health from 1994 to 2010.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Bernalillo County, New Mexico (2020)

General election

General election for Bernalillo County Commission District 4

Walt Benson defeated Wende Schwingendorf in the general election for Bernalillo County Commission District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Walt Benson (R)	51.5	38,749
	Submit photo	Wende Schwingendorf (D)	48.5	36,507

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 75,256
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 4

Wende Schwingendorf advanced from the Democratic primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 4 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Wende Schwingendorf	100.0	15,019

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Felix Nunez Jr. (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 4

Walt Benson defeated E. Tim Cummins, Tina Tomlin, and Sean Kesani in the Republican primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 4 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Walt Benson	47.6	6,665
	Submit photo	E. Tim Cummins	27.9	3,907
		Tina Tomlin	14.2	1,992
	Submit photo	Sean Kesani	10.3	1,449

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,013
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Tina Tomlin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tomlin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Practical, not political. I am running for Commission because there are two great highlights already in our District: common sense decisions and partnerships with everyone to get things done. The heart of a public servant, the experience in local government, and the love for my community.

This is what makes me uniquely qualified to serve as County Commissioner for District 4.

I will focus on transparency in government, community conversations and apply practical decision making, based on the will of the people.

Community. Identity. Purpose.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Community. We are all in this together, we must stand together and do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons.
• Identity. Everyone has a role and responsibility in our community. Uncover your strengths and be THAT person. How can each of us deliver our passions and make our whole community more prosperous.
• Purpose. Use your strength in your community. Place both feet on the ground, stand strong and work together. Make smart decisions and be practical.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The areas of public policy I am most passionate about are public safety, economic vitality and education. These three areas are very closely linked and interdependent.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency, collaboration, tenacity and compassion.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

The heart of a public servant, the experience in local government & problem solving, and the love for my community.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first major historical event I can recall is on March 30, 1981, Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C. I was 10 years old.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Canterbury Tales - Chaucer. This depicts the telling of one event, by different people, at different stations / points in their life. All described so uniquely yet it was one shared event.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

This office can teach constituents how to work with government better. There is this legacy stereotype that doing business with the government is arduous and overly complex. We can make practical , business-like decisions to provide cleaner processes and impacts decisions, so that doing business with government becomes easier and more transparent.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is beneficial to have experience. To understand the working of the organization that will help the Office fulfills promises is paramount. Otherwise, you have empty campaign promises.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Understanding the community. Truly listening. Understanding how the County works, how it relates to other agencies / entities, and most importantly, what the legal mandates are and how the County can fulfill them with the highest degree of competence.

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