William Payne
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| William Payne | ||
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| New Mexico Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $0/year | |
| Per diem | $153/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 5, 1996 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Mexico | |
| Master's | Georgetown University | |
| J.D. | University of New Mexico | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Payne served as Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He is currently an attorney.
Payne earned his MA from Georgetown University. He went on to receive his JD from the University of New Mexico.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Payne has been appointed to these committees:
- Committees' Committee
- Indian and Cultural Affairs
- Judiciary, Ranking Member
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Payne served on these committees:
- Committees' Committee, New Mexico State Senate
- Indian and Cultural Affairs Committee, New Mexico Senate
- Judiciary Committee, New Mexico Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Payne won re-election to the 20th district in the New Mexico Senate. Payne had no challenger. [1]
Payne raised $13,250 for his campaign.[2]
Campaign donors
Listed below are the largest contributors to William Payne's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Mexico Realtors Association | $1,500 |
| New Mexico Dental Association | $1,000 |
External links
- Biography from the New Mexico Legislature website
- profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- Voting record from New Mexico Votes.org
References
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| Preceded by ' | New Mexico State Senate District 20 1997–present | Succeeded by NA |
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