Peter Wirth (politician)
Peter Wirth (born December 3, 1961 in Stanford, California)[1] is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, first elected in 2009. He previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009.
Peter Wirth | |
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Majority Leader of the New Mexico Senate | |
Assumed office January 17, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Michael Sanchez |
Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 25th district | |
Assumed office January 2009 | |
Preceded by | Roman Maes |
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 | Stanford, California, U.S. | December 3, 1961
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Carol Romero |
Children | 2 |
Education | Stanford University (BA) University of New Mexico, Albuquerque (JD) |
Website | Official website |
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.[2] 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.[3]
Wirth graduated from Stanford University in 1984 with a B.A. degree in economics and Spanish. He earned his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1990.
Wirth has repeatedly introduced a bill to lower the corporate tax rate but raise revenue by closing loopholes.[4]
References
- "Peter Wirth". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- "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
- Senator Peter Wirth – (D) at New Mexico Legislature
- Representative Peter Wirth - (D) at New Mexico Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Biography at Ballotpedia
New Mexico Senate | ||
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Preceded by Michael Sanchez |
Majority Leader of the New Mexico Senate 2017–present |
Incumbent |