G. Andrés Romero
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S
G. Andrés Romero | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Saavedra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregorio Andrés Romero Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Athena |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of New Mexico (BA, MA) |
Gregorio Andrés Romero is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 10th district.
Romero was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy in 2010 and a Master of Arts in history from the University of New Mexico in 2015.[1]
Career
Romero is a social studies teacher at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.[2]
In 2014, Romero ran for election to represent the 10th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives, replacing Henry Saavedra, who had decided not to run for re-election.[3] 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.
Romero sits on the following standing House committees:[4]
- Education (chair)
- Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements
- Rules & Order of Business