G. Andrés Romero Explained

G. Andrés Romero
Birth Name:Gregorio Andrés Romero
State House:New Mexico
District:10th
Term Start:January 20, 2015
Preceded:Henry Saavedra
Party:Democratic
Birth Place:Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S
Spouse:Athena
Children:2
Education:University of New Mexico (BA, MA)

Gregorio Andrés Romero is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 10th district.

Early life and education

Romero was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy in 2010 and a Master of Arts in history from the University of New Mexico in 2015.[1]

Career

Romero is a social studies teacher at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.[2]

In 2014, Romero ran for election to represent the 10th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives, replacing Henry Saavedra, who had decided not to run for re-election.[3] He won a three-way Democratic primary, and went on to win the general election with 58.1% of the vote. Since then, he has been re-elected twice, and is seeking election to a fourth term in 2020.

Romero sits on the following standing House committees:[4]

Personal life

He and his wife, Athena, have two children.[5]

Electoral record

2016

In 2016, Romero was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

2018

In 2018, Romero was unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Candidate. The. Q&A: House District 10 Candidate G. Andrés Romero. 2020-12-19. www.abqjournal.com. en-US.
  2. News: Mullan . Dillon . From the schoolhouse to the Roundhouse . 18 April 2020 . Santa Fe New Mexican . 9 February 2020.
  3. News: Boyd . Dan . Longtime legislator Saavedra won't run again . 18 April 2020 . Albuquerque Journal . 14 May 2013.
  4. Web site: Representative G. Andrés Romero - (D) . nmlegis.gov . 18 April 2020.
  5. Web site: By. Dillon Mullan. From the schoolhouse to the Roundhouse. 2020-12-19. Santa Fe New Mexican. en.