Carrie Hamblen
Carrie Hamblen | |
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Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 38th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 19, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Mary Kay Papen |
Personal details | |
Born | Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Texas at El Paso (BA) New Mexico State University (MA, MPA) |
Carrie Hamblen is an American politician and former broadcast journalist serving as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from the 38th district.[1] Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 19, 2021. She is a member of the New Mexico Democratic Party.[1]
Early life and education
Hamblen was born in Wisconsin and raised in El Paso, Texas. Hamblen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Texas at El Paso, followed by a Master of Arts in mass communication and Master of Public Administration from New Mexico State University.[2]
Career
In 1992, Hamblen joined KRWG as a student employee. She later became operations manager of the station and was a regional host of All Things Considered and Fresh Air before becoming the host of Morning Edition. For 15 years, she wrote, produced, and hosted a public affairs program called Images.[3][4]
In the June 2020 Democratic primary, Hamblen defeated incumbent Senate President pro tempore Mary Kay Papen. The defeat has been characterized as an upset.[5] A political progressive, Hamblen criticized Papen for her moderate voting record throughout the primary campaign.[6][7] Hamblen defeated Republican nominee Charles Wendler in the November general election. She assumed office on January 19, 2021.[8]
Personal life
Hamblen is gay. She and her wife were one of the first same-sex couples to apply for a marriage license in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.[9][10]
References
- ^ a b Veronica Martinez, "Carrie Hamblen takes over District 38 Senate seat". Las Cruces Sun-News, November 3, 2020.
- ^ "Race for NM State Senate | About Carrie Hamblen". Carrie Hamblen. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Carrie Hamblen". SHIFT. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ Martinez, Veronica. "Carrie Hamblen takes over District 38 Senate seat". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ D'Ammassa, Algernon. "Meet the candidates: New Mexico Senate District 38 race". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "New Mexico primary challengers face uphill fight amid virus". AP NEWS. 2020-03-29. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ Cook, Mike. "Mary Kay Papen stepping down from state Senate after 20 years". Las Cruces Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Carrie Hamblen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ Hayes, Patrick (2015-06-26). "Las Cruces gay rights advocates celebrate same-sex marriage decision". KDBC. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ Williams, Jess. "Reader View: Seeing history made – and love prevail". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
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- ▌William Burt (R)
- ▌Ron Griggs (R)
- ▌Crystal Diamond (R)
- ▌Jeff Steinborn (D)
- ▌William Soules (D)
- ▌Carrie Hamblen (D)
- ▌Liz Stefanics (D)
- ▌Craig Brandt (R)
- ▌David Gallegos (R)
- ▌Steve McCutcheon (R)
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