Katy Duhigg | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office January 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Candace Gould |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Charles Duhigg (brother) |
| Education | University of Oregon (BA) University of New Mexico (JD) |
Katy Duhigg is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 10th district. Elected in 2020, Duhigg defeated incumbent Republican Candace Gould. She assumed office on January 19, 2021.[1]
Early life and education
Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Duhigg earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oregon and a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law.[2] Duhigg's brother, Charles Duhigg, is a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and non-fiction author.[3]
Career
Prior to her election, Duhigg worked as a legal analyst for the New Mexico House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. She is also a founding partner of the Duhigg Law Firm. Duhigg also worked as the state vice-chair of Common Cause New Mexico and was appointed to serve as Albuquerque City Clerk in August 2018. She stepped down as clerk in December 2019 to launch her run for the New Mexico Senate.[4]
In the general election, Duhigg defeated incumbent Republican Candace Gould. She assumed office on January 19, 2020.[5]
References
- ^ "Katy Duhigg". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ Candidate, The. "Q&A: Senate District 10 Katy Duhigg". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ Duhigg, Committee To Elect Katy. "About Katy". Committee To Elect Katy Duhigg. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ "Albuquerque City Clerk Katy Duhigg resigns". KRQE News 13 Albuquerque - Santa Fe. 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ "NM-Winners". AP NEWS. 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
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