John Sanchez

Sanchez, the youngest of eight children, was born and raised in North Valley, New Mexico. Sanchez's great-great grandfather was a territorial legislator in 1860, and his grandfather served as a state representative in 1930.

In 1997, Sanchez was elected Trustee for the Village of Los Ranchos.

Sanchez, a one-time flight attendant and real estate agent,{{cite web |url=http://business.highbeam.com/2872/article-1G1-90750883/nm-top-post-part-dream |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012015809/http://business.highbeam.com/2872/article-1G1-90750883/nm-top-post-part-dream |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-10-12 |title=N.M.'s Top Post Part of the Dream |publisher=business.highbeam.com |access-date=2011-07-18}} started Right Way Roofing, a small business in Albuquerque, after high school. In 1993, Right Way Roofing was named Small Business of the Year by the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce.

Sanchez was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives, defeating 30-year incumbent and Speaker of the House Raymond Sanchez, 51%-49%, a difference of just 206 votes.

Sanchez only served one term, representing Bernalillo County.

He proposed significant education reform that included vouchers for charter schools.{{cite web|url=http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/02%20Regular/bills/house/HB0027.pdf |title=HOUSE BILL 27 : 45TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2002 |website=Nmlegis.gov |access-date=2016-02-23}}

In 2001, he sponsored a bill that would create term limits for the New Mexico Legislature.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nmlegis.gov/sessions/01%20Regular/resolutions/house/HJR21.PDF |title=HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 21 : 45TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 2001 |website=Nmlegis.gov |access-date=2016-02-23}}

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File:President Trump Signs an Executive Order (50097822557).jpg Donald Trump listens as Sanchez delivers remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House, 2020]]

{{Main|2002 New Mexico gubernatorial election}}

On June 5, 2002, Sanchez received 59% of the vote in a four-way Republican primary election for Governor of New Mexico.{{cite web |url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02primary/rsult002.HTM |title=New Mexico Official 2002 Election Results for GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO |publisher=Sos.state.nm.us |date=1999-11-03 |access-date=2011-06-27 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716155823/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02primary/rsult002.HTM |url-status=dead }}

Sanchez was defeated in the general election by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill Richardson (55% to 39%).{{cite web |url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02General/rsult002.HTM |title=New Mexico Official 2002 Election Results for GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO |publisher=Sos.state.nm.us |date=1999-11-03 |access-date=2011-06-27 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716155923/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02General/rsult002.HTM |url-status=dead }}

{{Main|2010 New Mexico gubernatorial election}}

On June 1, 2010, Sanchez received 39.6% of the vote in a three-way Republican primary election for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico.{{cite web|url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/10PrimResults/StatewidePrim10.pdf |title=Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2010 – State of New Mexico |publisher=Sos.state.nm.us |date=June 2010 |access-date=2012-05-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120521132240/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/10PrimResults/StatewidePrim10.pdf |archive-date=May 21, 2012 |df=mdy }}

On November 2, 2010, Susana Martinez and John Sanchez were elected in the general election by a margin of 53% to 47%.{{cite web |url=http://www.sos.state.nm.us/10GenResults/SOSNMG10CAN.pdf |title=Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2010 – State of New Mexico |publisher=Sos.state.nm.us |date=November 2010 |access-date=2012-05-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927000631/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/10GenResults/SOSNMG10CAN.pdf |archive-date=September 27, 2011 |url-status=dead }}

{{Main|2012 United States Senate election in New Mexico}}

On May 24, 2011, Sanchez announced his candidacy for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman in 2012.{{cite web|url=http://story.albuquerqueexpress.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d867a54a6fc00b3b/id/45656508/ |title=Lt. Gov. Sanchez announces Senate bid |publisher=Story.albuquerqueexpress.com |date=2011-05-24 |access-date=2011-06-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829225328/http://story.albuquerqueexpress.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d867a54a6fc00b3b/id/45656508/ |archive-date=August 29, 2011 |df=mdy }}

Also on May 24, 2011, Governor of New Mexico Susana Martinez stated that she would restrict Sanchez's activities to only those required by the Constitution of the State of New Mexico. In a press release, the Governor stated, "To prevent this race from becoming a distraction, Lt. Governor Sanchez will not be given responsibilities in my administration beyond the select few provided for in the state Constitution."{{cite web |url=http://www.governor.state.nm.us/uploads/PressRelease/191a415014634aa89604e0b4790e4768/110524_1.pdf |title=GOVERNOR SUSANA MARTINEZ ISSUES STATEMENT ON UNITED STATES SENATE RACE |publisher=governor.state.nm.us |date=2011-05-24 |access-date=2011-07-20}}

Following the June 30, 2011 Federal Election Commission deadline, the Sanchez campaign reported having raised $312,000 during the period.{{cite web |url=https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/96719-sanchez-trails-wilson-in-fundraising-for-nm-senate-seat/ |title=Sanchez trails Wilson in fundraising for NM Senate seat |publisher=thehill.com |date=2011-07-18 |access-date=2011-08-01}} Of that amount, Sanchez loaned himself $200,000. He raised a total of $126,000 from 78 individuals and six Limited liability company (LLCs).{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00496612 |title=JOHN SANCHEZ FOR US SENATE |publisher=fec.gov |date=2011-07-15 |access-date=2011-08-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501071358/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00496612 |archive-date=May 1, 2015 |df=mdy }}

The FEC sent the Sanchez campaign a letter indicating that his July Quarterly Report included "one or more contributions that appear to exceed the limits" of federal law.{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/492/11330014492/11330014492.pdf#navpanes=0 |title=JULY QUARTERLY REPORT (04/01/2011 – 06/30/2011) |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date=2011-10-06 |access-date=2011-10-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501082610/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/492/11330014492/11330014492.pdf |archive-date=May 1, 2015 |df=mdy }} Sanchez accepted two donations from a Limited Liability Company in addition to donations from the LLC's owner.

Sanchez's campaign raised $164,059.79 in contributions{{cite web|url=http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/10/third-quarter-f-1.php |title=Third Quarter Fundraising Winners And Losers: Senate Edition |work=National Journal |date=2011-10-17 |access-date=2011-08-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020050451/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/10/third-quarter-f-1.php |archive-date=October 20, 2011 |df=mdy }} other than loans during the third quarter,{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S2NM00104 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121210061207/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S2NM00104 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-12-10 |title=Candidate (S2NM00104) Summary Reports – 2011–2012 Cycle |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date=2011-06-30 |access-date=2011-08-15 }} compared to $231,144.00 raised by Greg Sowards{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S2NM00070 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209132045/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S2NM00070 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-12-09 |title=Candidate (S2NM00070) Summary Reports – 2011–2012 Cycle |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date=2011-06-30 |access-date=2011-08-15 }} and $532,228.18 raised by Heather Wilson.{{cite web|url=http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S8NM00168 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209233227/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_12+S8NM00168 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-12-09 |title=Candidate (S8NM00168) Summary Reports – 2011–2012 Cycle |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date=2011-06-30 |access-date=2011-08-15 }} New Mexico political blogger Heath Haussamen concluded that Sanchez "hasn’t proven that he can raise or spend the money to compete."{{cite web |url=http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2011/10/frontrunners-clear-in-senate-race-not-in-cd1/ |title=Frontrunners clear in Senate race, not in CD1 |publisher=nmpolitics.net |date=2011-10-17 |access-date=2011-08-15}} National Journal included Sanchez in its "Losers" section for Senate fundraising during the quarter. Sanchez latest disclosure shows that his campaign has raised a net of $31,293 ($248,898 latest cash on hand; $217,605 debts owed), compared to Sowards' -$366,869 ($496,732 cash on hand; $863,601 debts owed) and Wilson's $952,898 ($952,898 cash on hand; $0 debts owed).

The Sanchez campaign received an endorsement from U.S. Senator Rand Paul in late September 2011.{{cite news |url=http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/blog-3051-rand-paul-endorses-john-sanchez-for-senate.html |title=Rand Paul endorses John Sanchez for Senate |work=Santa Fe Reporter |date=2011-09-27 |access-date=2011-09-28}} Paul's endorsement was announced quickly after Sanchez's primary election opponent, Greg Sowards, announced his own endorsement from Tea Party icon and former Nevada U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle.{{cite web |url=https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/173904-sharron-angle-endorses-in-new-mexico-senate-race/ |title=Sharron Angle endorses in New Mexico Senate race |work=The Hill |date=2011-09-27 |access-date=2011-09-28}}

Sanchez withdrew his Senate bid on February 9, 2012.{{cite web |url=http://atr.rollcall.com/republican-john-sanchez-drops-new-mexico-senate-bid/ |title=Republican John Sanchez Drops New Mexico Senate Bid |publisher=Roll Call |date=2012-02-09 |access-date=2012-03-08 |archive-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213032419/http://atr.rollcall.com/republican-john-sanchez-drops-new-mexico-senate-bid/ |url-status=dead }}

{{Main|2014 New Mexico gubernatorial election}}

On November 4, 2014, Governor Susana Martinez and Sanchez won re-election against the Democratic ticket of Gary King and his running mate Deb Haaland.

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