Michael S. Sanchez

Michael Sanchez
Michael Sanchez
Member of the New Mexico Senate; from the 29th district
	In office; 1993–2016
Succeeded by	Gregory A. Baca
Personal details
Born	August 3, 1950 (age 74); Belen, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lynn Sanchez
Alma mater	Iowa Western Community College; University of New Mexico (BA, JD)
Occupation	Lawyer
Website	www.nmlegis.gov/...

Michael S. Sanchez (born August 3, 1950)^[1]^[2] is an American attorney and politician who served in the New Mexico Senate from 1993 to 2016, representing the 29th District (Valencia and Bernalillo Counties). He was defeated in his bid for re-election in 2016.

Early life and education

Sanchez was born in Belen, New Mexico to Gil and Priscilla Sanchez. He is the youngest of four children, including Raymond G. Sanchez, an attorney who served in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Sanchez attended Belen High School and moved to Clarinda, Iowa to attend Iowa Western Community College, where he played baseball and basketball. Sanchez finished school at University of New Mexico. Sanchez then earned a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law.

Career

After graduating from law school, Sanchez was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico.

Before serving as a State Senator, Sanchez served as the county chairman of the Democratic Party in Valencia County. Sanchez was first elected to the State Senate in 1992.

During his years of service, Sanchez focused on creating better jobs, education and protecting working families. One of his notable legislative accomplishments was the creation of the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship, which has provided thousands of New Mexico high school students with financial assistance to attend college. The Lottery Scholarship was enacted in 1996.

Sanchez served as the Majority Leader of the New Mexico State Senate.

Personal life

Sanchez married Lynn (Trembly) Sanchez in 1969. They have two sons and a daughter.

References

^ "Michael Sanchez – Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
^ "Legislators". New Mexico Legislature. 2003.

External links

Michael S. Sanchez – (D) at New Mexico Legislature
Michael Sanchez – Biography at Project Vote Smart
Follow the Money – Michael S Sanchez
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[1] "Michael Sanchez – Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 25, 2015.

[2] "Legislators". New Mexico Legislature. 2003.

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