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Gabriel Ramos (politician)

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Gabriel Ramos
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 28th district
In office
January 15, 2019 – December 2020
Preceded byHowie Morales
Succeeded bySiah Correa Hemphill
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationWestern New Mexico University (BS)

Gabriel Ramos is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate. Ramos represented the 28th district, which includes Socorro, Glenwood, and Silver City.[1][2]

Education

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Ramos earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and public administration from Western New Mexico University.[3]

Career

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Prior to serving in the New Mexico Senate, Ramos served as Grant County Commissioner. He also worked as an insurance agent at State Farm and established a company, 1st Choice Satellite, Internet, And Home Security.

New Mexico Senate

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Ramos took office on January 15, 2019, appointed to fill the seat left vacant by Howie Morales, who was elected Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico.[4][5][6][7]

Ramos has been criticized for voting with Republicans against his party on several issues. He voted to oppose a minimum-wage increase and voted against legislation to reduce gun violence.[8] Ramos also backed the controversial billion-dollar Gila River diversion as a Grant County commissioner.[9]

In the 2020 Democratic primary, Ramos was defeated for re-election by school psychologist Siah Correa Hemphill.[10][11][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "New Mexico State Senate District 28". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  2. ^ "Gabriel Ramos". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  3. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  4. ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  5. ^ "Gabriel Ramos appointed to replace Howie Morales". Silver City Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  6. ^ By, Andrew Oxford |. "Governor ends fuss over Morales' successor". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  7. ^ "Gabriel Ramos of Silver City appointed to New Mexico Senate". KRQE News 13. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  8. ^ Gould, Jens (February 26, 2020). "Governor signs controversial red-flag bill into law". The Taos News. Taos News.
  9. ^ "Legislative roundup, Jan. 15, 2019". The Taos News. January 15, 2019.
  10. ^ "Siah Correa Hemphill announces candidacy for NM Senate, District 28". www.grantcountybeat.com. The Grant County Beat. October 19, 2019.
  11. ^ Goodman, Peter (May 10, 2020). "Oil And Gas Interests Are Big Spenders In New Mexico Politics". www.krwg.org. KRWG Public Radio.
  12. ^ Gould, Jens (May 13, 2020). "Lujan Grisham endorses candidates for primaries, backs Silver City senator's opponent". Santa Fe New Mexican.
  13. ^ Writer, Dan McKay | Journal Staff. "Several legislative incumbents appear headed toward defeat". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-06-06.