James Madalena

James Roger Madalena, Sr.[1] (Jemez Pueblo, born October 31, 1948) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 65, from January 1985 to January 2017.

James Madalena Sr.
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 65th district
In office
January 1985  January 2017
Succeeded byDerrick J. Lente
Personal details
Born (1948-10-31) October 31, 1948
Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico
Alma materEastern New Mexico University

Education

Madalena earned his BA from Eastern New Mexico University.

Career

After serving in the New Mexico House of Representatives for over 30 years, Madelena was succeeded in 2016 by attorney and businessman Derrick J. Lente. Madelena ran for his old seat in the 2020 election [2][3] but he lost in the primary 69% to 31%.

References

  1. "James Madalena, Sr.'s Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  2. "James Roger Madalena". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  3. Reichbach, Matthew (2020-03-11). "Challenges to House Democrats, crowded open seat races after filing day". The NM Political Report. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
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