Debra M. Sariñana Explained

Debra Sariñana
State House:	New Mexico
District:	21st
Term Start:	January 2017
Predecessor:	Idalia Lechuga-Tena
Education:	New Mexico State University (BS) University of New Mexico (MA)
Birth Place:	Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Party:	Democratic

Debra Marie Sariñana is an American educator and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 21st district, which includes a portion of Bernalillo County.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Early life and education

Sariñana was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Manzano High School in 1978. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from New Mexico State University in 1983 and a Master of Arts in mathematics education from the University of New Mexico in 2007.^[4]

Career

Sariñana served in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1984 to 1990 as a medical service specialist. Prior to entering politics, she was a math teacher at Manzano High School. In the November 8, 2016 Democratic primary for the 21st district of the New Mexico House of Representatives, Sariñana defeated incumbent Idalia Lechuga-Tena. She took office in January 2017.^{[5] [6]}

External links

• Campaign website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Legislator - New Mexico Legislature. www.nmlegis.gov. 2020-04-24.
2. Web site: Education Committee Members. 2020-04-25. www.ncsl.org.
3. Web site: Legislation to help Military Families and Veterans Receive Professional Licensure and Work in New Mexico Unanimously Passes the House. 2020-04-25. www.grantcountybeat.com.
4. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System. Vote Smart. 2020-04-24.
5. Web site: New Mexico House of Representatives District 21. Ballotpedia. en. 2020-04-24.
6. Web site: The NM Political Report » Idalia Lechuga-Tena. The NM Political Report. en-US. 2020-04-24.