Brian Egolf
American politician (born 1976)
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Brian Egolf[1] (born September 10, 1976) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives. He has also served as the speaker of the House between 2017 and 2023.
Brian Egolf | |
|---|---|
| 30th Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office January 17, 2017 – January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Don Tripp |
| Succeeded by | Javier Martínez |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office January 2009 – January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Wirth |
| Succeeded by | Reena Szczepanski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1976 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Georgetown University (BS) University of New Mexico (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Early life and education
Egolf was born in Oklahoma City and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law.[2]
Career
In the 2017 legislative session, Egolf served on the Judiciary, Rules and Order of Business, and Taxation & Revenue Committees.[3]
Egolf championed equal pay for equal work for the women of New Mexico,[4] reduced government corruption through the creation of the New Mexico State Ethics Commission,[5] and passed legislation to penalize the distribution of sensitive images, such as child pornography.[6] As a private practice attorney, Egolf filed suit in New Mexico district court on behalf of a gay couple that was denied a marriage license.[7][8]
Egolf was considered a potential congressional candidate for the United States House of Representatives in the 2014 election against incumbent Republican Steve Pearce.[9]
Personal life
Egolf resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his family.[citation needed]
