James G. Taylor (born February 5, 1966) is an American politician who served as a member of the
New Mexico House of Representatives for the 12th district from 1994 through 2004 and
New Mexico Senate for the 14th district from 2004 to 2008.
Career
Taylor was elected to the
New Mexico House of Representatives in 1994. In 2004, Taylor was appointed to the
New Mexico Senate. In 2008 he was defeated for re-election in the Democratic primary by
Eric Griego
Eric G. Griego (born January 22, 1966) is an American politician from the state of New Mexico. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the New Mexico Senate, representing the 14th district, from 2009 to 2013. He began his political care ...
, a member of the
Albuquerque City Council.
After losing the primary, he filed a lawsuit to overturn the results of the election.
In 2012, Taylor ran for his old seat. He placed third in the Democratic primary after
Eleanor Chavez
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.
Early life and educ ...
and eventual winner
Michael Padilla
Michael Padilla (born June 13, 1972 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 14 since January 15, 2013. Padilla is the Senate Majority Whip.
Early life and ...
.
References
External links
Senator James G. Taylor(2004-2008)at
New Mexico Legislature
Representative James G. Taylor (1995-2004)at New Mexico Legislature
James Taylor - Biographyat
Project Vote Smart
* ''Follow the Money'' – James G Taylor
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campaign contributions
1966 births
Living people
Democratic Party New Mexico state senators
Democratic Party members of the New Mexico House of Representatives
Candidates in the 2012 United States elections
20th-century American politicians
21st-century American politicians
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