Eleanor Chavez
Eleanor Chavez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Georgene Louis |
| Constituency | 26th district |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Roybal Caballero |
| Constituency | 13th district |
| Member of the New Mexico Public Education Commission | |
| In office 2014–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 30, 1953 Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Washington (BA, MSW) |
Eleanor Chavez (born June 30, 1953) is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 26th district. She previously represented the 13th district in the House from 2009 to 2013.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Chavez was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington and a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work.[2]
Career[edit]
After earning her master's degree, Chavez returned to New Mexico, where she worked as a community organizer. From 1997 to 2008, she was the director of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employee. In 2008, she was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 13th district. In 2012, she opted not to seek re-election and instead run for the New Mexico Senate. In the 2012 Democratic primary, Chavez placed second after incumbent Michael Padilla.[3][4][5]
In 2014, Chavez was elected to the New Mexico Public Education Commission. She declined to seek re-election in 2016. After leaving office, Chavez resumed working for the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employee as chapter director.[6] In 2022, she was again elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Legislator Archive - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ Eleanor Chavez's Biography
- ^ "Eleanor Chavez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ Staff, ABQJournal News. "Senate District 14 (D) -- Eleanor Chavez". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ rnikolewski (2012-03-05). "Eleanor Chavez leaves NM House of Reps, will run for state Senate; 8 House members now stepping down". EnergyCorrespondent.com. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "Infections spike among New Mexico health care workers". AP NEWS. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "Q&A: House District 26 candidate Eleanor Chavez - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- Living people
- 1953 births
- Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in New Mexico
- Hispanic and Latino American women in politics
- People from Las Cruces, New Mexico
- University of Washington alumni
- University of Washington School of Social Work alumni
- Democratic Party members of the New Mexico House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in New Mexico
- 21st-century American women