David Gallegos
American politician
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David M. Gallegos[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 41st district. Gallegos previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives and was a member of the Eunice School Board for 21 years.[2] He currently serves on the Senate Conservation Committee and the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee.[3]
David Gallegos | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 41st district | |
| Assumed office January 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gregg Fulfer |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 61st district | |
| In office January 15, 2013 – January 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Shirley Tyler |
| Succeeded by | Randall Pettigrew |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sonya |
| Children | 2 |
Elections
- 2012 When District 61 Republican Representative Shirley Tyler left the Legislature and left the seat open, Gallegos was unopposed for the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 791 votes[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 3,654 votes (64.5%) against Democratic nominee Hector Ramirez.[5]
- 2020 Gallegos ran for the New Mexico Senate in 2020. In the June 2 primary, he unseated incumbent state Senator Gregg Fulfer.[6]
