Joshua A. Sanchez

Joshua Sanchez
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 30th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 19, 2021
Preceded byClemente Sanchez
Personal details
Born
Joshua Adolph Sanchez

1981 (age 42–43)
Belen, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Joshua Adolph Sanchez[1] (born 1981) is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 30th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 19, 2021.

Early life and education

Sanchez was born in Belen, New Mexico in 1981. He graduated from Belen High School, where he competed on the wrestling team. He also worked on his family's farm.[2]

Career

After graduating from high school, Sanchez worked in the construction industry before establishing his own business. For 15 years, Sanchez was also an employee of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District.[3] In the 2020 Democratic primary, incumbent Senator Clemente Sanchez was defeated by Pamela Cordova. Sanchez defeated Cordova in the November general election. He assumed office on January 19, 2021.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Sanchez Demolition Inc". www.buildzoom.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  2. ^ "2020 Primary Election Guide, New Mexico Senate". Valencia County News-Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  3. ^ Candidate, The. "Q&A: Senate District 30 Candidate Joshua A. Sanchez". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  4. ^ "Joshua A. Sanchez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  5. ^ Dunlap, Susan (2020-11-04). "State Senate shifts left with progressive wins". The NM Political Report. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  6. ^ Rubel, Walter. "Election changes face of New Mexico Legislature; dates remain uncertain". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-11-18.