Kathleen Cates
Kathleen Cates (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 44. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Cates (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 44. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Kathleen Cates lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Cates obtained a bachelor's degree. Cates' career experience includes working as a nonprofit CEO, realtor, and small business owner. Cates volunteered as a member of the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Cates was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Kathleen Cates defeated Ali Ennenga in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathleen Cates (D) | 52.9 | 9,166 | |
| Ali Ennenga (R) | 47.1 | 8,158 | ||
| Total votes: 17,324 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Kathleen Cates advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathleen Cates | 100.0 | 2,436 | |
| Total votes: 2,436 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44
Ali Ennenga advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ali Ennenga | 100.0 | 1,642 | |
| Total votes: 1,642 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Endorsements
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2022
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44
Kathleen Cates defeated incumbent Jane Powdrell-Culbert in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathleen Cates (D) | 51.0 | 7,415 | |
| Jane Powdrell-Culbert (R) | 49.0 | 7,118 | ||
| Total votes: 14,533 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44
Kathleen Cates advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathleen Cates | 100.0 | 1,984 | |
| Total votes: 1,984 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Jane Powdrell-Culbert defeated Frida Vasquez in the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 44 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jane Powdrell-Culbert | 61.9 | 1,461 | |
| Frida Vasquez | 38.1 | 900 | ||
| Total votes: 2,361 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 16 to February 15. A special session was held on July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 18.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New Mexico House of Representatives District 44 |
Officeholder New Mexico House of Representatives District 44 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jane Powdrell-Culbert (R) |
New Mexico House of Representatives District 44 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
