James Taylor (New Mexico politician)

James G. Taylor (born February 5, 1966) is an American politician and Democratic former member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing the 12th district[1] from 1994 through 2004, when he was appointed to the New Mexico Senate, representing the 14th District. Taylor lost in 2008 to State Senator Eric Griego in the Democratic primary.[2] After losing the primary he filed a lawsuit trying to get a court to overturn the results of the election.[3]

James Taylor
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 14th district
In office
2004–2008
Succeeded byEric Griego
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 12th district
In office
1994–2004
Personal details
Born (1966-02-05) February 5, 1966
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
ProfessionEducator, business owner

References

  1. "Legislators". New Mexico Legislature. 2003.
  2. "NM 2008 Democratic Primary Results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-10-22.
  3. "Defeated Democratic lawmakers sue to overturn June 3 primary results". Archived from the original on 2009-08-20.


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