Natalie Figueroa (politician)

Natalie Figueroa is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 30th district, which includes a portion of Bernalillo County.[1]

Natalie Figueroa
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 30th district
Assumed office
January 15, 2019
Preceded byNate Gentry
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationStanford University (AB)
University of California, Los Angeles (MEd)

Education

Figueroa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and a Master of Education from the University of California, Los Angeles.[2]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Figueroa worked as a Spanish teacher in Albuquerque. In 2016, she ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives. She ran again in 2018, succeeding incumbent Republican and House Minority Leader, Nate Gentry, who did not run for re-election.[3][4]

References
  1. "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
  2. Candidate, The. "Q&A: House District 30 candidate Natalie Figueroa". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
  3. Bureau, Dan Mckay And Dan Boyd | Journal Capitol. "Gentry won't seek re-election to House". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
  4. "Natalie". Natalie for New Mexico. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
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