Ted Barela is an American Republican politician formerly serving in the New Mexico Senate.[1] He was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez in 2015 to replace Phil Griego, who resigned. Barela previously served as mayor of Estancia, New Mexico, from 2008 until 2013.[2]
Ted Barela | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office April 3, 2015 – January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Griego |
| Succeeded by | Liz Stefanics |
| Mayor of Estancia, New Mexico | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Estancia, New Mexico |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janice |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Estancia, New Mexico |
Personal life
editBarela and his wife, Janice, have three children: Jonathan, Alyssa, and Sharalynn; and six grandchildren: Quintin, Abigail, JC, Hattie, Gracelynn and Zander.[3]
References
edit- ^ "About Ted". Ted Barela for Senate. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ Terrell, Steve (April 3, 2015). "Governor picks Ted Barela to replace Griego in Senate". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Ted Barela's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved October 14, 2016.