Michael S. Sanchez

Michael S. Sanchez (born August 3, 1950)[1][2] is an American attorney and politician who served in the New Mexico Senate from 1993 to 2016, representing the 29th District (Valencia and Bernalillo Counties). He was defeated in his bid for re-election in 2016.

For persons of a similar name, see Michael Sanchez (disambiguation).
Michael Sanchez
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 29th district
In office
1993–2016
Succeeded byGregory A. Baca
Personal details
Born (1950-08-03) August 3, 1950
Belen, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Lynn Sanchez
Alma materIowa Western Community College
University of New Mexico (BA, JD)
OccupationLawyer
Websitewww.nmlegis.gov/...

Early life and education

Sanchez was born in Belen, New Mexico to Gil and Priscilla Sanchez. He is the youngest of four children, including Raymond G. Sanchez, an attorney who served in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Sanchez attended Belen High School and moved to Clarinda, Iowa to attend Iowa Western Community College, where he played baseball and basketball. Sanchez finished school at University of New Mexico. Sanchez then earned a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law.

Career

After graduating from law school, Sanchez was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico.

Before serving as a State Senator, Sanchez served as the county chairman of the Democratic Party in Valencia County. Sanchez was first elected to the State Senate in 1992, and made the Legislative Lottery Scholarship Program one of his main priorities. The Lottery Scholarship was enacted in 1996.

Sanchez served as the Majority Leader of the New Mexico State Senate.

Personal life

Sanchez married Lynn (Trembly) Sanchez in 1969. They have two sons and a daughter.

References
  1. "Michael Sanchez – Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  2. "Legislators". New Mexico Legislature. 2003.



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