Tomas E. Salazar
Tomás E. Salazar (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 70. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on January 18, 2021.
Salazar (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 70. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Salazar earned his B.S. in mathematics from the New Mexico Highlands University, his M.A. in mathematics from the University of Montana, and his Ph.D. in mathematics from University of New Mexico. His professional experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Salazar was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Education |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Salazar served on the following committees:
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| • Education |
| • Appropriations and Finance |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Salazar served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations and Finance |
| • Education |
| • Enrolling and Engrossing - B |
Campaign themes
2014
In an article with the Albuquerque Journal, Salazar said he ran for re-election for the following reasons:[1]
- Excerpt: "As an incumbent, I can best serve others by directing my education, expertise and experience toward confronting the many challenges facing my district and New Mexico. The most pressing, for my constituents, include: Creating opportunities to generate economic development; increasing the opportunity for accessible, quality public education; establishing policy and infrastructure that will ensure sustainable water quantities for safe domestic and agricultural use; establishing policy to protect the environment while balancing the concerns of the extractive industries; and attending to local infrastructure demands. I will focus my energy on addressing those needs."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Tomas E. Salazar did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70
Incumbent Tomás E. Salazar won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tomás E. Salazar (D) | 100.0 | 6,927 |
| Total votes: 6,927 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70
Incumbent Tomás E. Salazar advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tomás E. Salazar | 100.0 | 3,708 |
| Total votes: 3,708 | |||
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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.
Incumbent Tomas E. Salazar ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 general election.[2][3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 70, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tomas E. Salazar Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 8,125 | |
| Total Votes | 8,125 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Tomas E. Salazar ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 70 Democratic primary.[4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 70, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tomas E. Salazar 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 Tomas E. Salazar defeated Richard Vigil in the Democratic primary. Salazar was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tomas E. Salazar Incumbent |
52.2% | 2,552 |
| Richard Vigil | 47.8% | 2,334 |
| Total Votes | 4,886 | |
2012
Salazar ran in the 2012 election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 70. He defeated incumbent Richard D. Vigil in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012. Salazar was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Tomas E. Salazar |
100% | 8,441 | |
| Total Votes | 8,441 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tomas E. Salazar |
55.3% | 2,526 |
| Richard D. Vigil Incumbent | 44.7% | 2,044 |
| Total Votes | 4,570 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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.[9]
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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.[9]
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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.[9]
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Personal
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Salazar and his wife, Loretta, have four children.[10]
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
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 www.abqjournal.com, "House District 70 (D) – Tomás Salazar (i)," accessed May 15, 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
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Tomas Salazar's Biography," accessed May 15, 2014
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| Preceded by Richard Vigil (D) |
New Mexico House of Representatives - District 70 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Ambrose M. Castellano (D) |
