Martin Hickey
Martin Hickey (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.
Hickey (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico State Senate to represent District 20. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Hickey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Martin Hickey was born in Illinois. He served in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps from 1981 to 1988. Hickey earned a B.A. in social and behavioral health from Johns Hopkins University in 1971, a graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1990, and an M.D. from Rush Medical College in 1978. His career experience includes working as the CEO of New Mexico Health Connections and True Health New Mexico, the CEO and chief medical officer of Lovelace Health Systems, an associate professor of medicine, and a physician. Hickey has also served as the chair of the New Mexico Hospital Association.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hickey was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Hickey was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico State Senate District 20
Incumbent Martin Hickey defeated Wayne A. Yevoli in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 20 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Martin Hickey (D) | 57.5 | 14,222 | |
| Wayne A. Yevoli (R) | 42.5 | 10,497 | ||
| Total votes: 24,719 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 20
Incumbent Martin Hickey advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 20 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Martin Hickey | 100.0 | 3,144 | |
| Total votes: 3,144 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 20
Wayne A. Yevoli advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 20 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wayne A. Yevoli | 100.0 | 1,938 | |
| Total votes: 1,938 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico State Senate District 20
Martin Hickey defeated John C. Morton in the general election for New Mexico State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Martin Hickey (D) | 54.1 | 15,101 | |
| John C. Morton (R) | 45.9 | 12,808 | ||
| Total votes: 27,909 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 20
Martin Hickey defeated Rebecca Stair, Idalia Lechuga-Tena, and Nancy Savage in the Democratic primary for New Mexico State Senate District 20 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Martin Hickey | 32.2 | 2,249 | |
| Rebecca Stair | 30.1 | 2,102 | ||
| Idalia Lechuga-Tena | 21.9 | 1,532 | ||
| Nancy Savage | 15.7 | 1,099 | ||
| Total votes: 6,982 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 20
John C. Morton defeated Karin Foster in the Republican primary for New Mexico State Senate District 20 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John C. Morton | 55.9 | 3,070 | |
| Karin Foster | 44.1 | 2,424 | ||
| Total votes: 5,494 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Martin Hickey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hickey's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In 2020 I retired to run for the New Mexico State Senate to address the dire healthcare issues that challenge New Mexico. I eliminated cost sharing for all mental health and addiction programs, started the University of New Mexico School of Public Health, legislated the most robust Mental Health Parity law in the nation, and double Medicaid payments to retain primary care and behavioral health providers.
In short most of my career has been dedicated to improving health of challenged populations, leading multiple community services such as chairman of the United Way Campaign, and teaching and speaking nationally on healthcare issues.- I will bring healthcare providers back to New Mexico!
- Public safety is a right just the same as healthcare is. I will participate in a bipartisan way to strengthen our criminal laws, increase our police and justice system to put criminals away, and assure housing and rehabilitation resources for those willing to change.
- I will lead vastly increasing our resources to nurture and engage with youth challenged by mental health.
NM must pass constitutional amendments to pay legislators and significantly lengthen sessions. The legislature does not reflect the state, and more talent and experience must come to bare. Most critical is to hire highly educated and experienced individuals who can staff the various committees. There is virtually no research or data for us to study and create problem solving legislation. Such staff should also oversee the Executive branches as to the execution of the laws passed and their effectiveness. These staff and legislators need to work hand in hand with departmental staff to define issues and challenges, develop solutions, and come to agreement on appropriations; regardless of party affiliation. New Mexico has to stop topping the lists of poor status and outcomes nationally
Education must improve steadily.
Creation of well paying jobs through unions and economic development is essential.
Reduction of crime and it's underlying causes.
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2020
Martin Hickey did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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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2022
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In 2022, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 18 to February 17.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New Mexico State Senate District 20 |
Officeholder New Mexico State Senate District 20 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Martin Hickey, "About Martin," accessed March 24, 2021
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 6, 2024
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| Preceded by William Payne (R) |
New Mexico State Senate District 20 2021-Present |
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