Emily Kane

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]

This article is about the New Mexico legislator. For the Art Brut song, see Bang Bang Rock & Roll.
Emily Kane
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
January 15, 2013 – January 2015
Preceded byBill O'Neill
Succeeded bySarah Maestas Barnes
Personal details
Born (1956-05-14) May 14, 1956
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
ProfessionFire captain
Websiteemilykane4nm.com

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
  1. "Emily Kane's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  2. "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.
  3. "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.
  4. {{https://ballotpedia.org/Sarah_Maestas_Barnes}}
  5. 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.


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