Joshua Hernandez

Joshua Hernandez is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 60th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 19, 2021.

Joshua Hernandez
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 60th district
Assumed office
January 19, 2021
Preceded byTim Lewis
Personal details
BornAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceRio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.

Early life and education

Hernandez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Cibola High School. He studied marketing at the University of New Mexico, but did not graduate. In 2022, he will earn an associate degree in digital marketing from Central New Mexico Community College.[1][2]

Career

After leaving the University of New Mexico, Hernandex worked for AT&T, Apple, and Lobo Internet Services. In 2011 and 2012, he served as the director of information technology on Janice Arnold-Jones's unsuccessful campaign for New Mexico's 1st congressional district. He was the campaign manager for Gregg Hull's successful campaign for Rio Rancho City Council.[2] Hernandez has since worked as a marketing manager for Agenda LLC, a PR firm, and as the general manager of a pizza restaurant in Albuquerque.[3]

In 2020, Hernandez ran unopposed for the 60th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 19, 2021, succeeding incumbent Republican Tim Lewis.[4][5]

Personal life

Hernandez lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.[5]

References
  1. "2020 general election: N.M. House of Representatives, District 60". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  2. reports, Journal staff and wire. "Uncontested race for RR council seat". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
  3. "Joshua Hernandez | NM State Rep District 60". Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  4. "Joshua Hernandez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  5. "Hernandez picked to replace Lewis". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
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