Lynda Lovejoy
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Lynda Morgan Lovejoy is a Democratic
member of the New Mexico Senate
, Appointed 2007 and Elected 2008. representing District 22, which encompasses parts of Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba and Sandoval Counties. Served as commissioner, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, 1999 to 2006. Served as chairperson of the PRC for three years and vice-chairperson for one year. She served in the New Mexico House of Representatives
from 1988 through 1998.
Senator Lovejoy is from Crownpoint, New Mexico
and was a candidate for Navajo Nation President. Her clans are , born for , her maternal grandfather’s clan is and her paternal grandfather’s clan is .
, in progress
Public Administration, Bachelors of Science, Northern Arizona University
, 1987
Elementary Education, Associate of Arts, University of New Mexico
, 1985
Consultant in utility-related matters, present.
Commissioner, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, 1999 to 2006. Served as chairperson of the PRC for three years and vice-chairperson for one year.
State Representative, 1989 to 1998. Served as chairperson of the House Government and Urban Affairs Committee; co-chairperson of the Interim Indian Affairs Committee.
Member of Navajo Technical College Board of Trustee.
Member and vice-chairperson of Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission.
More than 24 years in administrative capacity with responsibilities of implementing administrative principles and practices in various organizations.
What was to be an easy win turned blue, when Navajo Nation Vice-President defeated NM Senator Lynda Lovejoy (D-D22) for the Office of Navajo Nation President. As of 11/02/10 at 8:50 p.m. (DST-MST) Vice-President Shelly
was declared the winner with 32,910 to Lynda Lovejoy 29,535. 52% to 48%.http://www.kob.com/article/stories/s1820291.shtml?cat=504
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the New Mexico Senate
New Mexico Senate
The New Mexico Senate is the upper house of the New Mexico State Legislature. The Senate consists of 42 members, with each senator representing an equal amount of single-member constituent districts across the state. All senatorial districts are divided to contain a population on average of 43,300...
, Appointed 2007 and Elected 2008. representing District 22, which encompasses parts of Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba and Sandoval Counties. Served as commissioner, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, 1999 to 2006. Served as chairperson of the PRC for three years and vice-chairperson for one year. She served in the New Mexico House of Representatives
New Mexico House of Representatives
The New Mexico House of Representatives is the lower house of the New Mexico State Legislature.There are 70 members of the House. Each member represents roughly 25,980 residents of New Mexico.The Speaker of the House is Ben Luján .-Composition:...
from 1988 through 1998.
Senator Lovejoy is from Crownpoint, New Mexico
Crownpoint, New Mexico
Crownpoint is a census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 2,630 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Crownpoint is located at ....
and was a candidate for Navajo Nation President. Her clans are , born for , her maternal grandfather’s clan is and her paternal grandfather’s clan is .
Education
Master of Business Administration Program, New Mexico Highlands UniversityNew Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University is a public university located in Las Vegas, New Mexico.-History:The university was first established as New Mexico Normal School in 1893, with the prominent archaeologist Edgar Lee Hewett serving as its first president...
, in progress
Public Administration, Bachelors of Science, Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University is a public university located in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and has 39 satellite campuses in the state of Arizona. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.As of...
, 1987
Elementary Education, Associate of Arts, University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution...
, 1985
Political History
State Senator, 2007 to present. Vice-chairperson of Senate Corporations and Transportation Committee.Consultant in utility-related matters, present.
Commissioner, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, 1999 to 2006. Served as chairperson of the PRC for three years and vice-chairperson for one year.
State Representative, 1989 to 1998. Served as chairperson of the House Government and Urban Affairs Committee; co-chairperson of the Interim Indian Affairs Committee.
Member of Navajo Technical College Board of Trustee.
Member and vice-chairperson of Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission.
More than 24 years in administrative capacity with responsibilities of implementing administrative principles and practices in various organizations.
2006 & 2010 Presidential Run
During the 2010 Navajo Nation Primary, Senator Lovejoy gathered 17,137 votes, 35.7% of total vote, her nearest challenger followed with 7,763 votes 16.2 percent. In 2006 presidential primary she nearly doubled her 10,513 votes. -Bill Donovan Navajo Times, Aug. 5, 2010.What was to be an easy win turned blue, when Navajo Nation Vice-President defeated NM Senator Lynda Lovejoy (D-D22) for the Office of Navajo Nation President. As of 11/02/10 at 8:50 p.m. (DST-MST) Vice-President Shelly
Ben Shelly
Ben Shelly is the President of the Navajo Nation. Since serving as vice-president for the Nation under the last administration, Mr...
was declared the winner with 32,910 to Lynda Lovejoy 29,535. 52% to 48%.http://www.kob.com/article/stories/s1820291.shtml?cat=504
External links
- New Mexico Legislature - Senator Lynda Lovejoy official NM Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Lynda Lovejoy (NM) profile
- Follow the Money - Lynda M. Lovejoy
- http://www.kob.com/article/stories/s1820291.shtml?cat=504 Navajos elect tribe's vice-president