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Stephanie Garcia Richard
American politician
Stephanie M. Garcia Richard is an American politician and currently serves as the New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.[1] Garcia Richard previously served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from January 2013 through December 2018, representing the 43rd district.[2] She chaired the House Education Committee and served on the Appropriates and Finance Committee and Labor and Economic Development committees.[3]
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Stephanie Garcia Richard | |
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| 28th New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Governor | Michelle Lujan Grisham |
| Preceded by | Aubrey Dunn Jr. |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 15, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | James Hall |
| Succeeded by | Christine Chandler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tucumcari, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eric Vasquez |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) |
| Website | Official website |
Garcia Richard was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico and raised in Silver City.[4] She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Barnard College, and her teaching certificate from UCLA.[5]
Garcia Richard has served in New Mexican politics since her first election 2012.
New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands
Garcia Richard was elected as New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands during the 2018 New Mexico elections, and began serving in this position on January 1, 2019. She is the first woman and first Latina to serve in the position.
New Mexico House of Representatives
Garcia Richard was first elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2012 for District 43. She represented the district from 2013 through 2018. She served on the Education and Labor & Economic Development committees. During the 2017 and 2018 Legislative Session, She served as chair for the House Education Committee. During her tenure in the House of Representatives, Garcia Richard sponsored 105 bills and acted as co-sponsor for 115 bills.[6]
Stephanie Garcia Richard was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and raised in Silver City. She is married to Eric Vasquez and has two adult children.[7]
Election history of Stephanie Garcia Richard from 2010.[8]
2018
General election
Incumbent Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn Jr. announced that he would not be seeking re-election due to his intention to run for United States Senator. This set forth an open election between State Representative Stephanie Garcia Richard, former Land Commissioner Patrick H. Lyons, and Michael Lucero.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 352,335 | 51.1 | ||
| Republican | Patrick H. Lyons | 297,379 | 43.1 | ||
| Libertarian | Michael Lucero | 39,791 | 5.8 | ||
| Turnout | 689,505 | ||||
Democratic primary election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 65,601 | 39.5 | ||
| Democratic | Garrett VeneKlasen | 61,783 | 37.2 | ||
| Democratic | George Muñoz | 38,770 | 23.3 | ||
| Turnout | 166,154 | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard (Incumbent) | 8,452 | 58.85 | ||
| Republican | Sharon Stover | 5,910 | 41.15 | ||
| Turnout | 14,362 | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard (Incumbent) | 5,955 | 56.8 | ||
| Republican | Geoff Rodgers | 4,522 | 43.2 | ||
| Turnout | 10,477 | ||||
2012
Long-time incumbent Jeannette Wallace died on April 8, 2011. Jim Hall was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez to fill the open position.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 7,119 | 51.2 | ||
| Republican | Jim Hall (Incumbent) | 6,788 | 48.8 | ||
| Turnout | 13,907 | ||||
2010
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeannette Wallace (Incumbent) | 5,550 | 50.9 | ||
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 5,360 | 49.1 | ||
| Turnout | 10,910 | ||||
Democratic primary election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 1,299 | 59.5 | ||
| Democratic | Peter Sheehey | 882 | 40.4 | ||
| Turnout | 2,181 | ||||
- "Past Commissioners". www.nmstatelands.org. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- "Representative Stephanie Garcia Richard (D)". Santa Fe, New Mexico: New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- "Legislator – New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- "Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard | NM State Land Office". Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- "Stephanie Garcia Richard's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- "Find Legislation by Sponsor". New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- "About Stephanie Garcia Richard". stephaniegarciarichard.com. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
- "2018 General Election results". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2018 Primary Election results". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2016 General Election results". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2014 General Election results". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2012 General Election results" (PDF). New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2010 General Election results" (PDF). New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- "2010 Primary Election results" (PDF). New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- Official page at the New Mexico Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Stephanie Richard at Ballotpedia
- Stephanie M. Richard at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Public Lands Commissioner of New Mexico 2019-present |
Incumbent |