James White (New Mexico politician)

James White
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 19th district
In office
September 27, 2016 – January 15, 2021
Preceded bySue Wilson Beffort
Succeeded byGregg Schmedes
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
2009–2015
Preceded byRichard J. Berry
Succeeded byJim Dines
Personal details
Born(1942-10-04)October 4, 1942
Died (aged 78)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationSouthern Illinois University (BS)
University of Southern California (MS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force
RankColonel

James P. "Jim" White (October 4, 1942 – January 15, 2021)[1] was an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate for the 19th district. White had previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 20.[2]

Education

White earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Mathematics from Southern Illinois University, followed by a Master of Science in systems management from the University of Southern California.

Career

White was appointed to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2009 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Richard J. Berry, who was elected Mayor of Albuquerque. He served until 2014, opting not to seek re-election.[3][4][5] In 2016, White was nominated by outgoing Governor Susana Martinez to serve in the New Mexico Senate, succeeding Sue Wilson Beffort.[6]

Elections

  • 2006 When District 20 Republican Representative Ted Hobbs retired and left the seat open, White ran in the three-way 2006 Republican Primary but lost to Richard Berry; Berry was unopposed for the November 7, 2006 General election, won the seat, and won re-election in 2008. Berry resigned from the Legislature after winning election as mayor of Albuquerque in 2009.
  • 2010 White was unopposed for both the June 1, 2010 Republican Primary, winning with 2,542 votes[7] and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 7,667 votes.[8]
  • 2012 White was unopposed for both the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 1,458 votes[9] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 8,717 votes.[10]
  • 2020 In the June 2, 2020 primary, White was unseated by Republican state Representative Gregg Schmedes.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Former New Mexico legislator Jim White — known for wise, calm demeanor — dies". Las Cruces Sun-News. January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Former New Mexico legislator known for wise, calm demeanor has died". January 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "Rep. Jim White Endorses Jim Dines | Vote Jim Dines". Archived from the original on September 27, 2015. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  4. ^ "Freshman lawmaker determined to 'pay my own way' at the Roundhouse". March 18, 2015.
  5. ^ "Representative James P. White (R)". Santa Fe, New Mexico: New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  6. ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  7. ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2010 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  8. ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2010 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  9. ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  10. ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  11. ^ "NM Senate leaders ousted in 'monumental' primary - Albuquerque Journal".


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