Ron Griggs is an American politician and a

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member of the

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representing District 34 since his December 11, 2012. He was elected to the seat in the November 6, 2012 general election but was appointed by Governor

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to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of

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days before the term ended. Griggs was previously

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of Alamogordo and owner of the Alamogordo Title Company.

Education

Griggs attended New Mexico State University Alamogordo and earned his BBA from

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Elections

2012

When District 34 Senator Vernon Asbill retired and left the seat open, Griggs ran in the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 1,783 votes (57.5%) and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 9,647 votes (67.7%) against Democratic nominee Ellen Wedum, who had previously run for a

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seat in 2006, 2008, and 2010.

2016

Griggs announced he would run for reelection on February 29, 2016. In his reelection announcement, Griggs emphasized job creation and his success in obtaining capital funding for roads, public infrastructure, and other projects in his district.

References

External links

Official page
at the

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