Jerry Ortiz y Pino
Jerry Ortiz y Pino | |
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Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 12th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2005 | |
Preceded by | Richard M. Romero |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-08-27) August 27, 1942 (age 82) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Donna Bruzzese |
Residence | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Education | University of New Mexico (BA) Tulane University (MSW) |
Profession | Social worker |
Gerald P. "Jerry" Ortiz y Pino is an American politician and social worker serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate, where he has represented the 12th district since 2005.
Early life and education
Ortiz y Pino was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is one of six siblings.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American studies from the University of New Mexico, followed by a Master of Social Work from Tulane University.[2]
Career
Ortiz y Pino succeeded Richard M. Romero, a fellow Democrat who ran unsuccessfully for Congress and Mayor of Albuquerque in 2009. Ortiz y Pino has run for re-election unopposed in 2008, 2012, 2016. He also wrote a recurring column which appeared in the Weekly Alibi, an alternative publication in the Albuquerque.[3]
Ortiz y Pino has advocated for the legalization of cannabis in New Mexico.[4] Ortiz y Pino is a supporter of Bernie Sanders, and endorsed the senator during the 2016 and 2020 Democratic Party primaries.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ Scott, Damon; News, The Taos. "Family, friends remember Ortiz y Pino". The Taos News. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Jerry Ortiz y Pino". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ Pino, Jerry Ortiz y. "The Specter of Santa Feication". alibi. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ By, Robert Nott. "Senate Judiciary Committee tables cannabis bill". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ Michael Gerstein. "N.M. superdelegates could help turn tide for Biden or Sanders at convention". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ "New Mexico State Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino Endorses Bernie Sanders". OpEdNews. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ "New Mexico Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino, Chairman Public Affairs Committee, First NM Legislator to Endorse Bernie Sanders". OpEdNews. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
External links
- Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino at the NM Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Gerald P. 'Jerry' Ortiz y Pino (NM) profile
- Follow the Money - Gerald P Ortiz y Pino
- 2006 2004 campaign contributions
- Alibi columns and responses (2004 onward)
- ABQ Free Press columns
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