Joseph L. Sanchez

Joseph Louis Sanchez is an American politician who has served in the New Mexico House of Representatives since January 17, 2019.[1] Prior to entering state politics, Sanchez was an electrical engineer.[2] He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Joseph Sanchez
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 40th district
Assumed office
January 17, 2019
Preceded byNick Salazar
Personal details
Born
Joseph Louis Sanchez

Alcalde, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of New Mexico (BS, MS)
New Mexico State University (MBA)
OccupationPolitician, electrical engineer

Early life and education

Sanchez was born and raised in Alcalde, New Mexico, a small farming community in Northern New Mexico.[3] Sanchez earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico and two master's degrees, one in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico and one in business administration, from New Mexico State University.

Career

Sanchez was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 2018 elections. He is running for the New Mexico's 3rd congressional district seat in the United States House of Representatives in the 2020 elections.[4] Sanchez is facing six opponents in the June 2, Democratic primary, including former CIA operative Valerie Plame.[5][6]

Personal life

Sanchez lives in Alcalde, New Mexico.[7]

References
  1. "Joseph Sanchez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  2. "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  3. "Home". Mysite. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  4. "New Mexico state lawmaker will seek US House seat | KOB 4". Kob.com. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  5. Romero, Simon (January 23, 2020). "Ousted From Washington, Ex-Spy Valerie Plame Asks Voters to Send Her Back". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  6. Editor, T. S. Last | Journal North. "Robust field of Democrats vie for Luján's seat in Congress". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved June 2, 2020.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  7. Writer, Robert Browman | Journal Staff. "NM House District 40 candidate Joseph Sanchez". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
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