John Sanchez

{{Short description|American politician (born 1963)}} {{for|the American football player|John Sanchez (American football)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2015}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = John Sánchez | image = John Sánchez in Berlin, 2017.jpg | office = 29th [[Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico]] | governor = [[Susana Martinez]] | term_start = January 1, 2011 | term_end = January 1, 2019 | predecessor = [[Diane Denish]] | successor = [[Howie Morales]] | state_house1 = New Mexico | district1 = 15th | term_start1 = January 1, 2001 | term_end1 = January 1, 2003 | predecessor1 = [[Raymond G. Sanchez|Raymond Sanchez]] | successor1 = [[Teresa Zanetti]] | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|1|11}} | birth_place = [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] | spouse = Debra Sánchez }} '''John A. Sánchez''' (born January 11, 1963)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/article-5371-race-to-replace.html |title=Race to Replace: Dems and Republicans vie to be NM's next No. 2 |work=Santa Fe Reporter |first=Alexa |last=Schirtzinger |date=April 28, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nmwildlife.org/app/person/9256 |title=Lt. Gov. John Sanchez (R-NM) |publisher=New Mexico Wildlife Federation |access-date=September 24, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925032444/http://nmwildlife.org/app/person/9256 |archive-date=September 25, 2015 |df=mdy }}</ref> is an American businessman and politician who served as the 29th [[lieutenant governor of New Mexico]] from 2011 to 2019.<ref>Reichbach, Matthew. [http://newmexicoindependent.com/55989/sanchez-wins-gop-lieutenant-governor-race Sanchez wins GOP lieutenant governor race], ''[[New Mexico Independent]]'', June 1, 2010.</ref>

==Early life== Sanchez, the youngest of eight children, was born and raised in [[North Valley, New Mexico]]. Sanchez's great-great grandfather was a territorial legislator in 1860, and his grandfather served as a state representative in 1930.

== Career == In 1997, Sanchez was elected Trustee for the Village of [[Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico|Los Ranchos]].

Sanchez, a one-time flight attendant and real estate agent,<ref name="N.M.'s Top Post Part of the Dream">{{cite web |url=http://business.highbeam.com/2872/article-1G1-90750883/nm-top-post-part-dream |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012015809/http://business.highbeam.com/2872/article-1G1-90750883/nm-top-post-part-dream |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-10-12 |title=N.M.'s Top Post Part of the Dream |publisher=business.highbeam.com |access-date=2011-07-18}}</ref> started Right Way Roofing, a small business in Albuquerque, after high school. In 1993, Right Way Roofing was named Small Business of the Year by the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce.

===New Mexico House of Representatives===

====2000 election==== Sanchez was elected to the [[New Mexico House of Representatives]], defeating 30-year incumbent and [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker of the House]] [[Raymond Sanchez]], 51%-49%, a difference of just 206 votes.

====Tenure==== Sanchez only served one term, representing [[Bernalillo County, New Mexico|Bernalillo County]].

He proposed significant education reform that included vouchers for charter schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/02%20Regular/bills/house/HB0027.pdf |title=HOUSE BILL 27 : 45TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2002 |website=Nmlegis.gov |access-date=2016-02-23}}</ref>

In 2001, he sponsored a bill that would create term limits for the [[New Mexico Legislature]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nmlegis.gov/sessions/01%20Regular/resolutions/house/HJR21.PDF |title=HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 21 : 45TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 2001 |website=Nmlegis.gov |access-date=2016-02-23}}</ref>

====Committee assignments==== * Appropriations & Finance * Business & Industry * Consumer & Public Affairs<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2012-07-08|title=New Mexico Legislature|url=http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/_session.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=27&year=02|access-date=2021-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120708141902/http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/_session.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=27&year=02|archive-date=July 8, 2012}}</ref> * Education Reforms<ref name=":0" /> * Judiciary * Labor & Human Resources * Taxation & Revenue<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-07-06|title=New Mexico Legislature|url=http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/_session.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=370&year=01|access-date=2021-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120706214900/http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/_session.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=370&year=01|archive-date=July 6, 2012}}</ref>

==Political campaigns== [[File:President Trump Signs an Executive Order (50097822557).jpg|thumb|right|[[President of the United States|President]] [[Donald Trump]] listens as Sanchez delivers remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House, 2020]]

===2002 gubernatorial election=== {{Main|2002 New Mexico gubernatorial election}}

On June 5, 2002, Sanchez received 59% of the vote in a four-way [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[Partisan primary|primary election]] for [[Governor of New Mexico]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02primary/rsult002.HTM |title=New Mexico Official 2002 Election Results for GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO |publisher=Sos.state.nm.us |date=1999-11-03 |access-date=2011-06-27 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716155823/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02primary/rsult002.HTM |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Sanchez was defeated in the [[general election]] by [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[gubernatorial]] nominee [[Bill Richardson]] (55% to 39%).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02General/rsult002.HTM |title=New Mexico Official 2002 Election Results for GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO |publisher=Sos.state.nm.us |date=1999-11-03 |access-date=2011-06-27 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716155923/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02General/rsult002.HTM |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===2010 gubernatorial election=== {{Main|2010 New Mexico gubernatorial election}}

On June 1, 2010, Sanchez received 39.6% of the vote in a three-way [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[Partisan primary|primary election]] for [[Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/10PrimResults/StatewidePrim10.pdf |title=Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2010 – State of New Mexico |publisher=Sos.state.nm.us |date=June 2010 |access-date=2012-05-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120521132240/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/10PrimResults/StatewidePrim10.pdf |archive-date=May 21, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>

On November 2, 2010, [[Susana Martinez]] and John Sanchez were elected in the [[general election]] by a margin of 53% to 47%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/10GenResults/SOSNMG10CAN.pdf |title=Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2010 – State of New Mexico |publisher=Sos.state.nm.us |date=November 2010 |access-date=2012-05-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927000631/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/10GenResults/SOSNMG10CAN.pdf |archive-date=September 27, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===2012 U.S. Senate election=== {{Main|2012 United States Senate election in New Mexico}} On May 24, 2011, Sanchez announced his candidacy for the [[United States Senate]] [[United States Senate election in New Mexico, 2012|seat being vacated]] by Democratic Senator [[Jeff Bingaman]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://story.albuquerqueexpress.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d867a54a6fc00b3b/id/45656508/ |title=Lt. Gov. Sanchez announces Senate bid |publisher=Story.albuquerqueexpress.com |date=2011-05-24 |access-date=2011-06-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829225328/http://story.albuquerqueexpress.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d867a54a6fc00b3b/id/45656508/ |archive-date=August 29, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref>

Also on May 24, 2011, [[Governor of New Mexico]] [[Susana Martinez]] stated that she would restrict Sanchez's activities to only those required by the [[Constitution of the State of New Mexico]]. In a press release, the Governor stated, "To prevent this race from becoming a distraction, Lt. Governor Sanchez will not be given responsibilities in my administration beyond the select few provided for in the state Constitution."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.governor.state.nm.us/uploads/PressRelease/191a415014634aa89604e0b4790e4768/110524_1.pdf |title=GOVERNOR SUSANA MARTINEZ ISSUES STATEMENT ON UNITED STATES SENATE RACE |publisher=governor.state.nm.us |date=2011-05-24 |access-date=2011-07-20}}</ref>

Following the June 30, 2011 [[Federal Election Commission]] deadline, the Sanchez campaign reported having raised $312,000 during the period.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/96719-sanchez-trails-wilson-in-fundraising-for-nm-senate-seat/ |title=Sanchez trails Wilson in fundraising for NM Senate seat |publisher=thehill.com |date=2011-07-18 |access-date=2011-08-01}}</ref> Of that amount, Sanchez loaned himself $200,000. He raised a total of $126,000 from 78 individuals and six [[Limited liability company]] (LLCs).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00496612 |title=JOHN SANCHEZ FOR US SENATE |publisher=fec.gov |date=2011-07-15 |access-date=2011-08-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501071358/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00496612 |archive-date=May 1, 2015 |df=mdy }}</ref>

The [[Federal Election Commission|FEC]] sent the Sanchez campaign a letter indicating that his July Quarterly Report included "one or more contributions that appear to exceed the limits" of federal law.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/492/11330014492/11330014492.pdf#navpanes=0 |title=JULY QUARTERLY REPORT (04/01/2011 – 06/30/2011) |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date=2011-10-06 |access-date=2011-10-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501082610/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/492/11330014492/11330014492.pdf |archive-date=May 1, 2015 |df=mdy }}</ref> Sanchez accepted two donations from a [[Limited Liability Company]] in addition to donations from the LLC's owner.

Sanchez's campaign raised $164,059.79 in contributions<ref name=hotline1>{{cite web|url=http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/10/third-quarter-f-1.php |title=Third Quarter Fundraising Winners And Losers: Senate Edition |work=National Journal |date=2011-10-17 |access-date=2011-08-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020050451/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/10/third-quarter-f-1.php |archive-date=October 20, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref> other than loans during the third quarter,<ref name=SanchezFEC>{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S2NM00104 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121210061207/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S2NM00104 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-12-10 |title=Candidate (S2NM00104) Summary Reports – 2011–2012 Cycle |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date=2011-06-30 |access-date=2011-08-15 }}</ref> compared to $231,144.00 raised by [[Greg Sowards]]<ref name=SowardsFEC>{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S2NM00070 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209132045/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S2NM00070 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-12-09 |title=Candidate (S2NM00070) Summary Reports – 2011–2012 Cycle |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date=2011-06-30 |access-date=2011-08-15 }}</ref> and $532,228.18 raised by [[Heather Wilson]].<ref name=WilsonFEC>{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S8NM00168 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209233227/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S8NM00168 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-12-09 |title=Candidate (S8NM00168) Summary Reports – 2011–2012 Cycle |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date=2011-06-30 |access-date=2011-08-15 }}</ref> New Mexico political blogger Heath Haussamen concluded that Sanchez "hasn’t proven that he can raise or spend the money to compete."<ref name=NMPol1>{{cite web |url=http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2011/10/frontrunners-clear-in-senate-race-not-in-cd1/ |title=Frontrunners clear in Senate race, not in CD1 |publisher=nmpolitics.net |date=2011-10-17 |access-date=2011-08-15}}</ref> National Journal included Sanchez in its "Losers" section for Senate fundraising during the quarter.<ref name=hotline1 /> Sanchez latest disclosure <ref name=SanchezFEC /> shows that his campaign has raised a net of $31,293 ($248,898 latest cash on hand; $217,605 debts owed), compared to Sowards'<ref name=SowardsFEC /> -$366,869 ($496,732 cash on hand; $863,601 debts owed) and Wilson's<ref name=WilsonFEC /> $952,898 ($952,898 cash on hand; $0 debts owed).

The Sanchez campaign received an endorsement from U.S. Senator [[Rand Paul]] in late September 2011.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/blog-3051-rand-paul-endorses-john-sanchez-for-senate.html |title=Rand Paul endorses John Sanchez for Senate |work=Santa Fe Reporter |date=2011-09-27 |access-date=2011-09-28}}</ref> Paul's endorsement was announced quickly after Sanchez's primary election opponent, [[Greg Sowards]], announced his own endorsement from [[Tea Party movement|Tea Party]] icon and former Nevada U.S. Senate candidate [[Sharron Angle]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/173904-sharron-angle-endorses-in-new-mexico-senate-race/ |title=Sharron Angle endorses in New Mexico Senate race |work=The Hill |date=2011-09-27 |access-date=2011-09-28}}</ref>

Sanchez withdrew his Senate bid on February 9, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://atr.rollcall.com/republican-john-sanchez-drops-new-mexico-senate-bid/ |title=Republican John Sanchez Drops New Mexico Senate Bid |publisher=Roll Call |date=2012-02-09 |access-date=2012-03-08 |archive-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213032419/http://atr.rollcall.com/republican-john-sanchez-drops-new-mexico-senate-bid/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===2014 gubernatorial election=== {{Main|2014 New Mexico gubernatorial election}}

On November 4, 2014, Governor [[Susana Martinez]] and Sanchez won re-election against the Democratic ticket of [[Gary King (politician)|Gary King]] and his running mate [[Deb Haaland]].

== Electoral history == {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" |New Mexico House of Representatives 15th District Election, 2000 |- |'''Party''' |'''Candidate''' |'''Votes''' |'''%''' |- |Republican |'''John Sanchez''' |5,083 |51 |- |Democratic |Raymond Sanchez (inc.) |4,877 |49 |} {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" |New Mexico Governor Republican Primary Election, 2002 |- |'''Party''' |'''Candidate''' |'''Votes''' |'''%''' |- |Republican |'''John Sanchez''' |55,102 |58.53 |- |Republican |Walter Bradley |33,206 |35.27 |- |Republican |Robert Burpo |3,864 |4.10 |- |Republican |Gilbert Baca |1,979 |2.10 |} {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" |New Mexico Governor Election, 2002 |- |'''Party''' |'''Candidate''' |'''Votes''' |'''%''' |- |Democratic |'''Bill Richardson''' |268,693 |55.49 |- |Republican |John Sanchez |189,074 |39.05 |- |Green |David Bacon |26,465 |5.47 |} {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" |New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Republican Primary Election, 2010 |- |'''Party''' |'''Candidate''' |'''Votes''' |'''%''' |- |Republican |'''John Sanchez''' |46,129 |39.64 |- |Republican |Kent Cravens |36,346 |31.23 |- |Republican |Brian Moore |33,899 |29.13 |}

== See also == * [[List of minority governors and lieutenant governors in the United States]]

==References== {{Reflist|30em}}

==External links== * [http://www.sanchezforussenate.com/ John Sanchez for Senate] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20101126112143/http://johnsanchezforltgovernor.com/ John Sanchez for Lt. Governor of New Mexico] * {{CongLinks | congbio= | votesmart=43663 | fec=C00496612 | congress= }} * [http://ballotpedia.org/John_Sanchez Biography] at [[Ballotpedia]] * [http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/John_Sanchez.htm Issue positions and quotes] at [[On the Issues]] *{{C-SPAN}}

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