Gregorio Andrés Romero is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 10th district.
Early life and education
Romero was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy in 2010 and a Master of Arts in history from the University of New Mexico in 2015.[1]
Career
Romero is a social studies teacher at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.[2]
In 2014, Romero ran for election to represent the 10th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives, replacing Henry Saavedra, who had decided not to run for re-election.[3] He won a three-way Democratic primary, and went on to win the general election with 58.1% of the vote. Since then, he has been re-elected twice, and is seeking election to a fourth term in 2020.
Romero sits on the following standing House committees:[4]
- Education (chair)
- Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements
- Rules & Order of Business
Personal life
He and his wife, Athena, have two children.[5]
Electoral record
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | G. Andrés Romero | 619 | 51.03% | |
| Democratic | Randy L. Saavedra | 324 | 26.71% | |
| Democratic | Sisto A. Abeyta | 270 | 22.26% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | G. Andrés Romero | 2,463 | 58.06% | |
| Independent | Robert A. Schiller | 1,779 | 41.94% | |
2016
In 2016, Romero was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | G. Andrés Romero | 4,821 | 67.35% | |
| Independent | Robert Schiller | 2,337 | 32.65% | |
2018
In 2018, Romero was unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.
References
- ^ Candidate, The. "Q&A: House District 10 Candidate G. Andrés Romero". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ Mullan, Dillon (9 February 2020). "From the schoolhouse to the Roundhouse". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Boyd, Dan (14 May 2013). "Longtime legislator Saavedra won't run again". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Representative G. Andrés Romero - (D)". nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ By, Dillon Mullan. "From the schoolhouse to the Roundhouse". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "2014 Primary Statewide Summary". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2014 Statewide General Election Results Statewide Summary". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved 19 April 2020.