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Dona Irwin
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
In office
January 1999 – January 1, 2017
Preceded byG. X. McSherry
Succeeded byCandie Sweetser
Personal details
Born
Dona Gale Ball

(1932-09-13)September 13, 1932
Silver City, New Mexico, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 2024(2024-10-10) (aged 92)
Deming, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Claude Bertram Irwin
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(m. 1951, died)​

Dona Gale Irwin (née Ball; September 13, 1932 – October 10, 2024)[1] was an American politician and a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 32 since January 1999.[2][3]

Elections

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In 1998, Democratic Representative G. X. McSherry left the Legislature and the seat for District 32 open.[4] Irwin ran unopposed in the June 2, 1998, Democratic Primary and won the November 3, 1998, General election with 2,628 votes (61.3%) against Republican nominee Rick Montoya.[5]

Irwin ran unopposed in the 2000 Democratic Primary, winning with 528 votes[6] and won the November 7, 2000, General election with 3,082 votes (65.1%) against Republican nominee Mary Kay Reese.[7]

Irwin ran unopposed in both the 2002 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,283 votes[8] and the November 5, 2002, General election, winning with 4,349 votes.[9]

Irwin ran unopposed in the June 1, 2004, Democratic Primary, winning with 1,056 votes[10] and won the November 2, 2004, General election with 4,063 votes (54.4%) against Republican nominee Ida Kay Chandler.[11]

Irwin and her 2004 Republican challenger Chandler were both unopposed for their June 6, 2006, primaries,[12] setting up a rematch; Irwin won the November 7, 2006, General election with 3,733 votes (61.6%) against Chandler.[13]

Irwin ran unopposed in the June 8, 2008, Democratic Primary, winning with 1,547 votes[14] and won the November 4, 2008, General election with 5,325 votes (74.5%) against Republican nominee Phillip Skinner.[15]

Irwin ran unopposed in the June 1, 2010, Democratic Primary, winning with 1,313 votes[16] and won the November 2, 2010, General election with 3,464 votes (56.9%) against Republican nominee Thomas Walker.[17]

Irwin was challenged in the June 5, 2012, Democratic Primary, winning with 1,309 votes (54.5%)[18] and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 5,688 votes (63.8%) against Republican nominee Thomas Guerra.[19]

Death

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Irwin died on October 10, 2024, at the age of 92.[20][21][22]

References

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  1. ^ Giuliani, David (March 2, 1998). "Irwin to run for representative". The Deming Headlight. p. 1. Free access icon
  2. ^ "Dona Irwin's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  3. ^ "Representative Dona G. Irwin (D)". Santa Fe, New Mexico: New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  4. ^ "Former lawmaker G.X. McSherry dies". abqjournal.com. May 7, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  5. ^ "New Mexico 1998 General Election Returns, Luna County". Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  6. ^ "New Mexico 2000 Primary Election Returns, Luna County". Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  7. ^ "New Mexico 2000 General Election Returns, Luna County". Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "New Mexico 2002 Primary Election Returns, Luna County". Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  9. ^ "New Mexico 2002 General Election Returns, Luna County". Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  10. ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2004 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  11. ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2004 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  12. ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 6, 2006 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 2 & 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  13. ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 7, 2006 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  14. ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 8, 2008 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  15. ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 4, 2008 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  16. ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2010 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  17. ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2010 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  18. ^ "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. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  19. ^ "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. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  20. ^ Dona Gale Irwin obituary
  21. ^ Hoggard, Emma (October 10, 2024). "Former New Mexico State Rep. Dona Irwin dies". KVIA. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  22. ^ "Dona Irwin, former state legislator, dies at 92". The Las Cruces Bulletin. October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
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