Peter Wirth (politician)
Peter Wirth | |
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| Majority Leader of the New Mexico Senate | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Michael S. Sanchez |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | John Grubesic |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office January 2005 – January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Max Coll |
| Succeeded by | Brian Egolf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1961 Stanford, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carol Romero |
| Relations | John Wirth (father) Tim Wirth (uncle) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) University of New Mexico (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
Peter Wirth (born December 3, 1961)[1] is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate, first elected in 2009. He previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009.
Early life and education
[edit]Wirth was born in Stanford, California, the eldest son of John Wirth, a historian and professor of Latin American studies.[2] Wirth's uncle, Tim Wirth, served as a member of the United States Senate from Colorado.[3] Wirth graduated from Stanford University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and Spanish. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1990.
Career
[edit]Wirth works as an attorney and professional mediator.[4]
New Mexico Senate
[edit]On November 19, 2016 Wirth was elected as the Democratic Leader by Senate Democratic Caucus and therefore Senate Majority Leader in the New Mexico State Senate for the 53rd Legislature.[5] He previously served as the Chair of the Senate Conservation Committee from 2013 to 2016, Vice-Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2011 to 2012, and Vice-Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee from 2011-2012.[6]
Wirth has repeatedly introduced a bill to lower the corporate tax rate but raise revenue by closing loopholes.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Peter Wirth". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ Peter Wirth's Biography
- ^ "John Wirth, professor of Latin American studies, dead at 66 : 06/02". news.stanford.edu. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ Morgan Lee, Professional mediator takes on New Mexico budget impasse, Associates Press (December 2, 2016).
- ^ "Dems name Wirth new Senate Majority Leader | The NM Political Report". nmpoliticalreport.com. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Wirth tapped to lead state Senate Conservation Committee [The Santa Fe New Mexican]". InsuranceNewsNet. January 18, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ Abott, Wren (November 9, 2011). "Tilting at Walmart". Santa Fe Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
External links
[edit]- Senator Peter Wirth – (D) at New Mexico Legislature
- Representative Peter Wirth - (D) at New Mexico Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Biography at Ballotpedia
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