George Dodge

George Dodge, Jr.[2] was an American politician and a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 63 from January 2011 to January 2019.[3]

For the Canadian civil engineer and surveyor, see George Blanchard Dodge. For the Union Army officer and U.S. diplomat, see George Sullivan Dodge.
George Dodge
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 63rd[1] district
In office
January 18, 2011 – January 19, 2019
Preceded byJose Campos
Succeeded byMartin Ruben Zamora
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Santa Rosa, New Mexico, U.S.
Alma materNew Mexico Highlands University

Education

Dodge earned his bachelor's degree in history and political science and his master's degree in education administration from New Mexico Highlands University.

Elections
  • 2012 Dodge was challenged by his 2010 primary opponent in the June 5, 2012 Democratic Primary; Dodge won with 1,544 votes (79.7%)[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 4,881 votes (63.5%) against Republican nominee Steven Hanson.[5]
  • 2010 When District 63 Democratic Representative Jose Campos ran for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico, Dodge won the June 1, 2010 Democratic Primary with 1,450 votes (78%)[6] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 2,638 votes (54.5%) against Republican nominee Melinda Russ.[7]

References
  1. "Representative George Dodge, Jr. (D)". Santa Fe, New Mexico: New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  2. "George Dodge's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  3. Terrell, Steve (14 November 2018). "Legislature to welcome 19 new members after election". Las Cruces Sun News. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  4. "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  5. "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  6. "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2010 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  7. "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2010 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.


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