Marty Chavez
Marty Chavez was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of New Mexico. He lost in the primary.[1]
Biography
Chavez was mayor of Albuquerque from 1991 to 2009. Prior to being elected mayor, he was elected to two terms in the New Mexico State Senate. He now serves on several advisory boards.[2]
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Chavez's campaign platform included the following issues[3]:
- Raising taxes on corporations and lowering taxes on small businesses
- Using technology to establish environmental sustainability
- Establishing marriage equality
Elections
2012
Chavez ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent New Mexico's 1st District. Chavez lost to Michelle Lujan Grisham in the June 5 Democratic primary.[1][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Michelle Lujan Grisham |
40.1% | 19,111 |
| Eric Griego | 35% | 16,702 |
| Marty Chavez | 24.9% | 11,895 |
| Total Votes | 47,708 | |
Polling
A poll has Chavez trailing Michelle Lujan Grisham and Eric Griego.[5] The poll shows Griego leading among Hispanics, women, and liberals, while Grisham leads among men and Anglos.
Campaign funding
As of May 2012, Eric Griego had raised $847,000, Chavez had raised $645,000, and Michelle Lujan Grisham had raised $597,000.[6]
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2012
Chavez was endorsed by former President Bill Clinton, actor Robert Redford, and former president of New Mexico's AFLCIO Jeep Gilliand, among others.[7] A full list is available on his website.
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Associated Press, "New Mexico - Summary Vote Results," June 6, 2012
- ↑ Marty Chavez campaign website, "About," accessed May 26, 2012
- ↑ Marty Chavez campaign website, "Where I Stand," accessed May 26, 2012
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ New Mexico Telegram, "Poll: Lujan Grisham slight lead over Griego, Heinrich big lead over Balderas," May 23, 2012
- ↑ The (New Mexico) Republic, "Democrat Eric Griego tops in pre-primary fundraising in NM 1st Congressional District," May 25, 2012
- ↑ Marty Chavez campaign website, "Supporters," accessed May 26, 2012
