G._Andrés_Romero

G. Andrés Romero

G. Andrés Romero

American politician

Gregorio Andrés Romero is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 10th district.

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Early life and education

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

Personal life

He and his wife, Athena, have two children.[5]

Electoral record

2014

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2016

In 2016, Romero was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

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2018

In 2018, Romero was unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.

References

  1. [1]
    Candidate, The. "Q&A: House District 10 Candidate G. Andrés Romero". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  2. [2]
    Mullan, Dillon (9 February 2020). "From the schoolhouse to the Roundhouse". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  3. [3]
    Boyd, Dan (14 May 2013). "Longtime legislator Saavedra won't run again". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Representative G. Andrés Romero - (D)". nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  5. [5]
    By, Dillon Mullan. "From the schoolhouse to the Roundhouse". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  6. [6]
    "2014 Primary Statewide Summary". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  7. [7]
    "2014 Statewide General Election Results Statewide Summary". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
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