William F. Burt[2] (born in Deming, New Mexico) is an American politician and a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 33 since January 15, 2013. Burt served consecutively in the District 40 seat from his appointment January 14, 2011 by Governor of New Mexico Susana Martinez to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Dianna Duran, who was elected Secretary of State[3] until the end of the legislative session.
William Burt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 33rd[1] district | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Rod Adair |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 14, 2011 – December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Dianna Duran |
| Succeeded by | Craig Brandt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Deming, New Mexico |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Alamogordo, New Mexico |
| Alma mater | New Mexico State University |
Education
editBurt earned his bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University.
Elections
edit- 2012 Redistricted to District 33, and with retiring incumbent Republican Senator Rod Adair retiring, Burt was unopposed for the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 3,954 votes;[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 12,292 votes (65.3%) against Democratic nominee Stephanie Dubois.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Senator William F. Burt (R)". Santa Fe, New Mexico: New Mexico Legislature. Archived from the original on 2016-02-14. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ "Bill Burt's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ Martinez, Susana (January 14, 2011). "Governor Martinez fills vacant Legislative seats" (PDF). Governor of New Mexico. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 6. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 4. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
External links
edit- Official page at the New Mexico Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Bill Burt at Ballotpedia
- William F. Burt at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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