John Block is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 51st district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 17, 2023. Block is the founder and editor of ''The Piñon Post'', a conservative

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and political commentary

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and media outlet based in New Mexico.

Early life and education

Block was born and raised in

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. He earned an associate of applied science in film production and documentary media from

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in 2016, a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Rutgers University Camden in 2019, and a Master of Business Administration from

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in 2020.

Career

In 2016, Block served as a staffer for members of the New Mexico House of Representatives. He also worked as a campaign aide for Yvonne Chicoine, a candidate for district attorney. In 2017, he was a legislative intern in the United States Senate. From 2017 to 2018, he worked as an international government affairs assistant at

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. In 2018, Block was an associate at Ajilon, a staffing agency and subsidiary of the Adecco Group. From 2018 to 2019, he worked as the manager of digital communications at Americans United for Life, a law firm and anti-abortion advocacy organization. From 2019 to 2020, Block worked as a client manager and PAC manager for the

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, a super PAC established to support the Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as a brand manager for Pop Acta, a targeted media company. He was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in November 2022. He is currently the youngest legislator in New Mexico and the first member of

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elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Electoral history

Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51

General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 51

Political positions

Energy

Block is in favor of expanding oil, gas, and coal production by striking legislation such as 2019’s Energy Transition Act.

Abortion and assisted suicide

Block believes in “the right to life“ from conception to natural death.

Second Amendment

Block supports Constitutional Carry (Permitless Carry) legislation and opposes legislation that “would restrict New Mexicans’ rights to own and carry a firearm.”

Education

Block believes in dismantling the New Mexico Public Education Department and instead empowering decision-making in the individual school districts.

Personal life

Block is openly gay. Block is a Christian. He is of Hispanic and Native American descent. Block attended the

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in 2021. However, he maintains that he did not enter any restricted areas. When reached for comment, the

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informed media outlets that they could neither confirm nor deny that Block was being investigated.

References

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