Craig W. Brandt (born August 28, 1968 in Quincy,

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representing District 40 since January 15, 2013.

Education

Brandt earned his BA from

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Elections

Before his election to the New Mexico state Senate, Brandt served on the

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. *2012 With District 40 incumbent Republican Senator William Burt redistricted to District 33, Brandt ran in the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 1,363 votes (62.2%) and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 9,982 votes (55.3%) against Democratic nominee Linda Allison.

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1968 births Living people Republican Party New Mexico state senators Oklahoma Baptist University alumni People from Quincy, California People from Rio Rancho, New Mexico 21st-century American politicians {{NewMexico-politician-stub