Shannon Pinto
Shannon Pinto is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate. A member of the Democratic Party, Pinto represents the 3rd district, which includes Shiprock, New Mexico and part of Navajo Nation.[1][2][3]
Shannon D. Pinto | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office July 25, 2019 | |
| Nominated by | Michelle Lujan Grisham |
| Preceded by | John Pinto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tohatchi, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | John Pinto (grandfather) |
| Education | Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (AS) University of New Mexico (BBA) |
Early life and education
A member of Navajo Nation, Pinto was born and raised in Tohatchi, New Mexico. She earned an Associate's degree in Business from the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico.[4]
Career
After the death of her grandfather, John Pinto, Shannon was appointed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to fill his vacant seat in the New Mexico Senate.[5][6] She took office on July 25, 2019.
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References
- "Shannon Pinto". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- "New Mexico State Senate District 3". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- "Newly-appointed New Mexico State Senator Shannon Pinto Takes Office". Native News Online. 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- Writer, Dan McKay | Journal Staff. "Shannon Pinto to succeed grandfather". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- "Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Appoints Shannon Pinto To Late Grandfather's New Mexico Senate Seat – Valley Daily Post". Retrieved 2020-04-19.
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