William Burt (politician)

William Burt
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 33rd[1] district
Assumed office
January 15, 2013
Preceded byRod Adair
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
January 14, 2011 – December 2012
Preceded byDianna Duran
Succeeded byCraig Brandt
Personal details
BornDeming, New Mexico
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceAlamogordo, New Mexico
Alma materNew Mexico State University

William F. Burt[2] (born in Deming, New Mexico) is an American politician and a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 33 since January 15, 2013. Burt served consecutively in the District 40 seat from his appointment January 14, 2011 by Governor of New Mexico Susana Martinez to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Dianna Duran, who was elected Secretary of State[3] until the end of the legislative session.

Education

Burt earned his bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University.

Elections

  • 2012 Redistricted to District 33, and with retiring incumbent Republican Senator Rod Adair retiring, Burt was unopposed for the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 3,954 votes;[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 12,292 votes (65.3%) against Democratic nominee Stephanie Dubois.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Senator William F. Burt (R)". Santa Fe, New Mexico: New Mexico Legislature. Archived from the original on 2016-02-14. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  2. ^ "Bill Burt's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  3. ^ Martinez, Susana (January 14, 2011). "Governor Martinez fills vacant Legislative seats" (PDF). Governor of New Mexico. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  4. ^ "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. 6. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  5. ^ "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. 4. Retrieved February 21, 2014.