Eleanor Chavez

Eleanor Chavez (born June 30, 1953) is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 26th district. She previously represented the 13th district in the House from 2009 to 2013.[1]

Eleanor Chavez
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byGeorgene Louis
Constituency26th district
In office
2009–2013
Succeeded byPatricia Roybal Caballero
Constituency13th district
Member of the New Mexico Public Education Commission
In office
2014–2016
Personal details
Born (1953-06-30) June 30, 1953
Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Washington (BA, MSW)

Early life and education

Chavez was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington and a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work.[2]

Career

After earning her master's degree, Chavez returned to New Mexico, where she worked as a community organizer. From 1997 to 2008, she was the director of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employee. In 2008, she was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 13th district. In 2012, she opted not to seek re-election and instead run for the New Mexico Senate. In the 2012 Democratic primary, Chavez placed second after incumbent Michael Padilla.[3][4][5]

In 2014, Chavez was elected to the New Mexico Public Education Commission. She declined to seek re-election in 2016. After leaving office, Chavez resumed working for the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employee as chapter director.[6] In 2022, she was again elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives.[7]

References
  1. "Legislator Archive - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  2. Eleanor Chavez's Biography
  3. "Eleanor Chavez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  4. Staff, ABQJournal News. "Senate District 14 (D) -- Eleanor Chavez". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  5. rnikolewski (2012-03-05). "Eleanor Chavez leaves NM House of Reps, will run for state Senate; 8 House members now stepping down". EnergyCorrespondent.com. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  6. "Infections spike among New Mexico health care workers". AP NEWS. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  7. "Q&A: House District 26 candidate Eleanor Chavez - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
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