Tara Lujan Explained

Tara Lujan
State House:New Mexico
District:48th
Term Start:August 2020
Predecessor:Linda Trujillo
Party:Democratic
Residence:Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.

Tara Lujan is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 48th district. Lujan was appointed to the House by the Santa Fe County Commission on July 23, 2020 after the resignation of Linda Trujillo.[1]

Background

Lujan is a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico.[2] Prior to her nomination to the House, Lujan served as the human resources director of the New Mexico State Treasurer's Office. Lujan also worked as a campaign manager and legislative analyst for Ben Ray Luján (no relation).[3] [4] Lujan was the Democratic nominee for the New Mexico House in 2020, running unopposed in the general election.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Writer. Kyle Land Journal Staff. Tara Lujan picked to represent HD 48. 2020-11-15. www.abqjournal.com. en-US.
  2. Web site: By. Dillon Mullan. Lujan replaces Trujillo on Ballot in House District 48. 2020-11-15. Santa Fe New Mexican. en.
  3. Web site: Tara Lujan. 2020-11-15. Ballotpedia. en.
  4. Web site: By. Michael Gerstein. Santa Fe County commissioners tap Rep. Luján operative to replace legislator. 2020-11-15. Santa Fe New Mexican. en.
  5. Web site: 2020-11-05. NM-Winners. 2020-11-15. AP NEWS.