Emily Kane | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office January 15, 2013 – January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Bill O'Neill |
| Succeeded by | Sarah Maestas Barnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1956 Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Profession | Fire captain |
| Website | emilykane4nm |
Emily A. Kane is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 15 from January 15, 2013, through January 2015.[1]
Early life
Kane was born on May 14, 1956, in Eugene, Oregon. She attended the Emergency Medical Services Academy at the University of New Mexico.
Career
With District 15 incumbent Democratic Representative Bill O'Neill running for New Mexico Senate, Kane ran in the three-way June 5, 2012, Democratic Primary, winning with 962 votes (44.5%)[2] and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 6,850 votes (51.2%) against Republican nominee Christopher Saucedo.[3]
Kane sought a second term but was defeated for re-election by attorney Sarah Maestas Barnes, who won with 7,358 votes (53.2%) to 6,467 (46.8%) for Kane.[4] The New Mexico Supreme Court later ruled that city Albuquerque city government employees, including police and fire, would be barred from holding public office concurrently.[5]
References
- ^ "Emily Kane's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ {{https://ballotpedia.org/Sarah_Maestas_Barnes}}
- ^ Reichbach, Matthew (August 13, 2015). "Why you won't see an ABQ firefighter in the state legislature". The NM Political Report. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
External links
- Official page at the New Mexico Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Emily A. Kane at Ballotpedia
- Emily A. Kane at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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