Ron Griggs[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 34 since December 11, 2012. He was elected to the seat in the November 6, 2012 general election but was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Vernon Asbill days before the term ended. Griggs was previously Mayor of Alamogordo and owner of the Alamogordo Title Company.[3]
Ron Griggs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 34th[1] district | |
| Assumed office December 11, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Vernon Asbill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Portales, New Mexico |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Alamogordo, New Mexico |
| Alma mater | New Mexico State University Alamogordo New Mexico State University |
Education
editGriggs attended New Mexico State University Alamogordo and earned his BBA from New Mexico State University.
Elections
edit2012
editWhen District 34 Senator Vernon Asbill retired and left the seat open, Griggs ran in the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 1,783 votes (57.5%)[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 9,647 votes (67.7%) against Democratic nominee Ellen Wedum,[5] who had previously run for a New Mexico House of Representatives seat in 2006, 2008, and 2010.
2016
editGriggs announced he would run for reelection on February 29, 2016. In his reelection announcement, Griggs emphasized job creation and his success in obtaining capital funding for roads, public infrastructure, and other projects in his district.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Senator Ron Griggs (R)". Santa Fe, New Mexico: New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ^ "Ron Griggs' Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ^ Martinez, Susana (December 11, 2012). "Governor Susana Martinez announces to New Mexico Senate and to Boards and Commissions" (PDF). Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ^ "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. 6. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ^ "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. 3. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ^ "State Sen. Griggs seeks another term". Alamogordo Daily News. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
External links
edit- Official page at the New Mexico Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Ron Griggs at Ballotpedia
- Ron Griggs at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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