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Linda Lopez

State SenateDemocrat

NM-SD-11 State Senate

New Mexican Hispanic·Chair of the Senate Rules Committee

About

Linda M. Lopez is a New Mexico State Senator representing District 11, serving since 1997. Born in Albuquerque, she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration from the College of Santa Fe. She worked at Sandia National Laboratories and Presbyterian Hospital, owns a consulting firm, and serves as longtime chair of the Senate Rules Committee.

Family & Heritage

Hispana with deep roots in the South Valley/West Side of Albuquerque. Born and raised in Albuquerque. Graduated with honors from Valley High School in 1981.

Political Career

Before Politics

Human resources at Sandia National Laboratories; human resources at Albuquerque Presbyterian Hospital; owns a consulting firm based in Albuquerque

Education

B.A. in Business Administration, College of Santa Fe; M.A. in Business Administration, College of Santa Fe; attended UNM School of Law

Key Issues & Priorities

*Renewable energy mandates, abortion rights, criminal justice reform, early childhood education funding, marijuana legalization, mental health investment, public safety