G. Andrés Romero
G. Andrés Romero | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
Assumed office January 20, 2015[1] | |
Preceded by | Henry Saavedra |
Personal details | |
Born | Albuquerque, New Mexico[2] |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Athena[2] |
Children | 1[2] |
Alma mater | University of New Mexico (BA)[2] |
Occupation | Social Studies teacher[2] |
Gregorio Andrés Romero is an American politician. He is a Democrat who represents District 10 in the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Biography
Romero was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and History from the University of New Mexico in 2010.[2] He is currently a teacher at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School, a public high school in Albuquerque.[3] He and his wife, Athena, have one child.[2]
Political career
In 2014, Romero ran for election to represent the 10th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives,[1] replacing Henry Saavedra, who had decided not to run for re-relection.[4] He won a three-way Democratic primary, and went on to win the general election with 58.1% of the vote. Since then, he has been re-elected twice, and is seeking election to a fourth term in 2020.[1]
Romero sits on the following standing House committees:[5]
- Education (Chair)
- Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements
- Rules & Order of Business
Electoral record
2014
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | G. Andrés Romero | 619 | 51.03% | |
Democratic | Randy L. Saavedra | 324 | 26.71% | |
Democratic | Sisto A. Abeyta | 270 | 22.26% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | G. Andrés Romero | 2,463 | 58.06% | |
Independent | Robert A. Schiller | 1,779 | 41.94% |
2016
In 2016, Romero was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | G. Andrés Romero | 4,821 | 67.35% | |
Independent | Robert Schiller | 2,337 | 32.65% |
2018
In 2018, Romero was unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "G. Andres Romero". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Andrés Romero's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Mullan, Dillon (9 February 2020). "From the schoolhouse to the Roundhouse". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Boyd, Dan (14 May 2013). "Longtime legislator Saavedra won't run again". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Representative G. Andrés Romero - (D)". nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "2014 Primary Statewide Summary". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2014 Statewide General Election Results Statewide Summary". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 19 April 2020.