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American politician (born 1963)

For the American football player, see [John Sanchez (American football)](/source/John_Sanchez_(American_football)).

John Sánchez 29th Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2019 Governor Susana Martinez Preceded by Diane Denish Succeeded by Howie Morales Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 15th district In office January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2003 Preceded by Raymond Sanchez Succeeded by Teresa Zanetti Personal details Born (1963-01-11) January 11, 1963 (age 63) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Party Republican Spouse Debra Sánchez

**John A. Sánchez** (born January 11, 1963)[1][2] is an American businessman and politician who served as the 29th [lieutenant governor of New Mexico](/source/Lieutenant_governor_of_New_Mexico) from 2011 to 2019.[3]

## Early life

Sanchez, the youngest of eight children, was born and raised in [North Valley, New Mexico](/source/North_Valley%2C_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](/source/Los_Ranchos_de_Albuquerque%2C_New_Mexico).

Sanchez, a one-time flight attendant and real estate agent,[4] 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](/source/New_Mexico_House_of_Representatives), defeating 30-year incumbent and [Speaker of the House](/source/Speaker_(politics)) [Raymond Sanchez](/source/Raymond_Sanchez), 51%-49%, a difference of just 206 votes.

#### Tenure

Sanchez only served one term, representing [Bernalillo County](/source/Bernalillo_County%2C_New_Mexico).

He proposed significant education reform that included vouchers for charter schools.[5]

In 2001, he sponsored a bill that would create term limits for the [New Mexico Legislature](/source/New_Mexico_Legislature).[6]

#### Committee assignments

- Appropriations & Finance

- Business & Industry

- Consumer & Public Affairs[7]

- Education Reforms[7]

- Judiciary

- Labor & Human Resources

- Taxation & Revenue[8]

## Political campaigns

[President](/source/President_of_the_United_States) [Donald Trump](/source/Donald_Trump) listens as Sanchez delivers remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House, 2020

### 2002 gubernatorial election

Main article: [2002 New Mexico gubernatorial election](/source/2002_New_Mexico_gubernatorial_election)

On June 5, 2002, Sanchez received 59% of the vote in a four-way [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) [primary election](/source/Partisan_primary) for [Governor of New Mexico](/source/Governor_of_New_Mexico).[9]

Sanchez was defeated in the [general election](/source/General_election) by [Democratic](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) [gubernatorial](/source/Gubernatorial) nominee [Bill Richardson](/source/Bill_Richardson) (55% to 39%).[10]

### 2010 gubernatorial election

Main article: [2010 New Mexico gubernatorial election](/source/2010_New_Mexico_gubernatorial_election)

On June 1, 2010, Sanchez received 39.6% of the vote in a three-way [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) [primary election](/source/Partisan_primary) for [Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico](/source/Lieutenant_Governor_of_New_Mexico).[11]

On November 2, 2010, [Susana Martinez](/source/Susana_Martinez) and John Sanchez were elected in the [general election](/source/General_election) by a margin of 53% to 47%.[12]

### 2012 U.S. Senate election

Main article: [2012 United States Senate election in New Mexico](/source/2012_United_States_Senate_election_in_New_Mexico)

On May 24, 2011, Sanchez announced his candidacy for the [United States Senate](/source/United_States_Senate) [seat being vacated](/source/United_States_Senate_election_in_New_Mexico%2C_2012) by Democratic Senator [Jeff Bingaman](/source/Jeff_Bingaman) in 2012.[13]

Also on May 24, 2011, [Governor of New Mexico](/source/Governor_of_New_Mexico) [Susana Martinez](/source/Susana_Martinez) stated that she would restrict Sanchez's activities to only those required by the [Constitution of the State of New Mexico](/source/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."[14]

Following the June 30, 2011 [Federal Election Commission](/source/Federal_Election_Commission) deadline, the Sanchez campaign reported having raised $312,000 during the period.[15] Of that amount, Sanchez loaned himself $200,000. He raised a total of $126,000 from 78 individuals and six [Limited liability company](/source/Limited_liability_company) (LLCs).[16]

The [FEC](/source/Federal_Election_Commission) 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.[17] Sanchez accepted two donations from a [Limited Liability Company](/source/Limited_Liability_Company) in addition to donations from the LLC's owner.

Sanchez's campaign raised $164,059.79 in contributions[18] other than loans during the third quarter,[19] compared to $231,144.00 raised by [Greg Sowards](/source/Greg_Sowards)[20] and $532,228.18 raised by [Heather Wilson](/source/Heather_Wilson).[21] New Mexico political blogger Heath Haussamen concluded that Sanchez "hasn’t proven that he can raise or spend the money to compete."[22] National Journal included Sanchez in its "Losers" section for Senate fundraising during the quarter.[18] Sanchez latest disclosure [19] shows that his campaign has raised a net of $31,293 ($248,898 latest cash on hand; $217,605 debts owed), compared to Sowards'[20] -$366,869 ($496,732 cash on hand; $863,601 debts owed) and Wilson's[21] $952,898 ($952,898 cash on hand; $0 debts owed).

The Sanchez campaign received an endorsement from U.S. Senator [Rand Paul](/source/Rand_Paul) in late September 2011.[23] Paul's endorsement was announced quickly after Sanchez's primary election opponent, [Greg Sowards](/source/Greg_Sowards), announced his own endorsement from [Tea Party](/source/Tea_Party_movement) icon and former Nevada U.S. Senate candidate [Sharron Angle](/source/Sharron_Angle).[24]

Sanchez withdrew his Senate bid on February 9, 2012.[25]

### 2014 gubernatorial election

Main article: [2014 New Mexico gubernatorial election](/source/2014_New_Mexico_gubernatorial_election)

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

## Electoral history

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

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

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

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](/source/List_of_minority_governors_and_lieutenant_governors_in_the_United_States)

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## External links

- [John Sanchez for Senate](http://www.sanchezforussenate.com/)

- [John Sanchez for Lt. Governor of New Mexico](https://web.archive.org/web/20101126112143/http://johnsanchezforltgovernor.com/)

- [Financial information (federal office)](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/C00496612) at the [Federal Election Commission](/source/Federal_Election_Commission)

- [Profile](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/43663) at [Vote Smart](/source/Vote_Smart)

- [Biography](http://ballotpedia.org/John_Sanchez) at [Ballotpedia](/source/Ballotpedia)

- [Issue positions and quotes](http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/John_Sanchez.htm) at [On the Issues](/source/On_the_Issues)

- [Appearances](https://www.c-span.org/person/?1002844) on [C-SPAN](/source/C-SPAN)

Party political offices Preceded by Gary Johnson Republican nominee for Governor of New Mexico 2002 Succeeded by John Dendahl Political offices Preceded by Diane Denish Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico 2011–2019 Succeeded by Howie Morales

v t e Lieutenant governors of New Mexico E. C. de Baca Lindsey Pankey Duckworth Baca Sargent Woodward Hockenhull L. C. de Baca Dow Murray Quintana Jones Montoya Chávez Montoya Mead Bolack Easley Francis Mondragón Ferguson Mondragón Runnels Stahl Luna Bradley Denish Sanchez Morales

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