Joseph L. Sanchez

Joseph Sanchez
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 40th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 17, 2023
Preceded by	Roger Montoya
In office January 17, 2019 – January 19, 2021
Preceded by	Nick Salazar
Succeeded by	Roger Montoya
Personal details
Born	Joseph Louis Sanchez Alcalde, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	University of New Mexico (BS, MS) New Mexico State University (MBA)

Joseph Louis Sanchez is an American politician representing the 40th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives since January 1, 2023 and previously from January 17, 2019 to January 19, 2021.[1] Prior to entering state politics, Sanchez was an electrical engineer.[2] He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Sanchez was born and raised in Alcalde, New Mexico, a small farming community in Northern New Mexico.[3] Sanchez earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico and two master's degrees, one in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico and one in business administration, from New Mexico State University.

Career

Sanchez was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 2018 elections. He ran for the New Mexico's 3rd congressional district seat in the United States House of Representatives in the 2020 elections.[4] Sanchez finished third in the June 2, Democratic primary.[5][6] In 2022 he ran for election to his former house seat and defeated his successor Roger Montoya in the Democratic primary.[7]

Results

Democratic primary results[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Teresa Leger Fernandez	44,480	42.8
	Democratic	Valerie Plame	25,775	24.8
	Democratic	Joseph L. Sanchez	12,292	11.8
	Democratic	Marco Serna	8,292	8.0
	Democratic	Laura M. Montoya	6,380	6.1
	Democratic	John Blair	4,533	4.4
	Democratic	Kyle Tisdel	2,176	2.1
Total votes			103,928	100.0

Personal life

Sanchez lives in Alcalde, New Mexico.[9]

References

1. "Joseph Sanchez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
2. "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
3. "Home". Mysite. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
4. "New Mexico state lawmaker will seek US House seat | KOB 4". Kob.com. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
5. Romero, Simon (January 23, 2020). "Ousted From Washington, Ex-Spy Valerie Plame Asks Voters to Send Her Back". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
6. Last, T. S. (May 15, 2020). "Robust field of Democrats vie for Luján's seat in Congress". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
7. Nott, Robert (June 7, 2022). "Sanchez defeats Montoya for District 40 Dem nod". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
8. Toulouse Oliver, Maggie. "New Mexico Election Results | OFFICIAL RESULTS Primary Election - June 2, 2020". electionresults.sos.state.nm.us. New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
9. Writer, Robert Browman | Journal Staff. "NM House District 40 candidate Joseph Sanchez". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 18, 2019.

External links

• Profile at Vote Smart