| Jerry Ortiz y Pino | |
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| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 12th district |
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| In office 2005 - |
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| Born | August 27, 1942 Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Donna Bruzzese |
| Residence | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Profession | social worker |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Gerald P. "Jerry" Ortiz y Pino is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, representing the 12th District since 2005. He succeeded Richard Romero, a fellow Democrat who ran for Congress (NM-1) in 2002 & 2004 and for mayor of Albuquerque in 2009. Was unopposed for reelection in 2008. Writes a recurring column in the Alibi; a weekly alternative publication in the Albuquerque area.
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He has proposed an amendment to the New Mexico Constitution allowing the governor to fill vacancies in the Lieutenant Governor's office with appointments approved by the State Senate. The proposal appeared on the 2008 general election ballot.[1]
In late summer 2009, he announced his bid for Lt. Governor. His campaign website is: http://www.jerryfornewmexico.com/
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