Sue Beffort
Sue F. Wilson Beffort is a former Republican member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 19 from 1997 to 2016.
Beffort did not seek re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2016. Beffort resigned from her position prior to the end of her term, on July 29, 2016.[1][2]
Biography
Beffort earned her B.A. from Southern Methodist University. Her professional experience includes working as an employment consultant.[3]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Beffort served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance, Ranking Member |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Beffort served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Beffort served on these committees:
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| • Finance |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Beffort served on these committees:
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| • Finance |
Issues
Transparency advocacy
During the 2008 legislative session, Beffort introduced Senate Bill 132, called the Whistleblower Protection Act. The bill was designed to protect public employees against retaliation from their employers when employees objected to or refused to participate in activities "that the public employee believed in good faith is an unlawful or improper act."
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New Mexico State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016. Incumbent Sue Beffort (R) resigned from the state Senate on July 29, 2016. James White (R) was appointed to the seat on September 9, 2016.
Incumbent James White defeated Harold W. Murphree in the New Mexico State Senate District 19 general election.[4][5]
| New Mexico State Senate District 19, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  James White Incumbent |
61.29% | 14,905 | |
| Democratic | Harold W. Murphree | 38.71% | 9,415 | |
| Total Votes | 24,320 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Harold W. Murphree ran unopposed in the New Mexico State Senate District 19 Democratic primary.[6]
| New Mexico State Senate District 19, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Harold W. Murphree (unopposed) | |
James White defeated Anthony L. Thornton, James R. Wilder and Herb A. Gadberry in the New Mexico State Senate District 19 Republican primary.[7]
| New Mexico State Senate District 19, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | James White |
51.43% | 2,431 | |
| Republican | Anthony L. Thornton | 29.79% | 1,408 | |
| Republican | James R. Wilder | 10.15% | 480 | |
| Republican | Herb A. Gadberry | 8.63% | 408 | |
| Total Votes | 4,727 | |||
2012
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
Beffort ran for re-election in 2012. She ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Republican primary. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Sue Beffort Incumbent |
100% | 17,546 | |
| Total Votes | 17,546 | |||
2008
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Beffort was elected to District 19 in the New Mexico Senate, defeating Jason Burnette (D).[10] Beffort raised $56,757 for his campaign, while Burnette raised $2,539.[11]
| New Mexico Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sue Beffort (R)
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14,266 | |||
| Jason Burnette (D) | 9,357 | |||
Campaign Donors
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| Sue Beffort campaign contribution history | ||||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | New Mexico State Senate, District 19 |  |
$20,505 | |
| 2008 | New Mexico State Senate, District 19 | |
$58,756 | |
| 2006 | Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico |  |
$70,485 | |
| 2004 | New Mexico State Senate, District 19 | |
$11,025 | |
| 2000 | New Mexico State Senate, District 19 | |
$19,754 | |
| 1996 | New Mexico State Senate, District 19 | |
$56,788 | |
| Grand total raised | $237,313 | |||
| Source: [[12] Follow the Money] | ||||
2012
Beffort won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Beffort raised a total of $20,505.
| New Mexico State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Sue Beffort's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $2,750 | |||
| Molina Healthcare | $1,000 | |||
| Verizon Communications | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Hospital Association | $1,000 | |||
| Nextera Energy Inc | $950 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $20,505 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Beffort won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Beffort raised a total of $58,756.
| New Mexico State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Sue Beffort's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Committee to Elect Sue Wilson Beffort for Lieutenant Governor | $7,556 | |||
| New Mexico Medical Society | $1,800 | |||
| Forest City Covington | $1,000 | |||
| Stuart Ingle for Senate | $1,000 | |||
| Cox, Roger S. | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $58,756 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Beffort lost the election for the New Mexico Lieutenant Governor in 2006. During that election cycle, Beffort raised a total of $70,485.
| New Mexico Lieutenant Governor 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Sue Beffort's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| New Mexican Republican Party | $4,990 | |||
| New Mexico Dental Association | $3,500 | |||
| William Payne for State Senate | $2,500 | |||
| Woodward, Col. Valin R & Catherine W. | $2,100 | |||
| Aramark Corp. | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $70,485 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Beffort won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Beffort raised a total of $11,025.
| New Mexico State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Sue Beffort's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Presbyterian Health Plan | $1,500 | |||
| Stuart Ingle for Senate | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association/Car of New Mexico | $800 | |||
| PNM Resources | $750 | |||
| GEO Group | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $11,025 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Beffort won re-election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Beffort raised a total of $19,754.
| New Mexico State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Sue Beffort's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| New Mexico Medical Society | $1,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $1,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | $800 | |||
| New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association | $800 | |||
| Cigna Corp | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $19,754 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
1996
Beffort won election to the New Mexico State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Beffort raised a total of $56,788.
| New Mexico State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Sue Beffort's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Sandia | $1,000 | |||
| New Mexico Republican Party | $1,000 | |||
| Mescalero Apache Tribe | $1,000 | |||
| Pueblo of Isleta | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $56,788 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2016
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- Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2016
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2015
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In 2015, the 52nd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 20 through March 21.[13]
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2014
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In 2014, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[13]
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16.[13]
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2012
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In 2012, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 17 through February 16.[13]
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2011
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In 2011, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 18 through March 19.[14]
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Recent news
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See also
- New Mexico State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New Mexico State Legislature
- New Mexico state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ mvtelegraph.com, "Beffort set to retire from state Senate," accessed February 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Political Report, "Wilson Beffort resigns from Senate," accessed August 11, 2016
- ↑ legis.state.nm.us, "Sen. Sue Beffort," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 general election contest/candidate list," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 12, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2008 General election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico Senate spending, 2008," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Contributions to Beffort, Sue," accessed April 24, 2015
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014 (Archived)
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| Preceded by ' |
New Mexico State Senate District 19 1997–2016 |
Succeeded by James White (R) |
