Richard Vigil Explained

Richard Vigil
State House:New Mexico
District:70th
Term Start:1999
Term End:2012
Preceded:Samuel Vigil
Succeeded:Tomás Salazar
Party:Democratic

Richard D. Vigil is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 70th district from 1999 to 2012.

Background

Vigil is a native of Ribera, New Mexico. Elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 1998, he assumed office in 1999. Vigil served until 2012. In the 2012 election, Vigil was defeated in the Democratic primary by Tomás Salazar.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Staff. ABQJournal News. House District 70 (D) - Richard Vigil. 2021-01-28. www.abqjournal.com. en-US.
  2. Web site: Reichbach. Matthew. 2020-02-25. The legislators (so far) who aren’t running for reelection. 2021-01-28. The NM Political Report. en-US.
  3. Web site: Legislator Archive - New Mexico Legislature. 2021-01-28. www.nmlegis.gov.
  4. Web site: Richard Vigil. 2021-01-28. Ballotpedia. en.