[LWVNM Action] Democrats nominate Senate leadership - missed this

[Richard Mason]

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

Date: September 24, 2022

Contact: Chris Nordstrum
chris.nordstrum at nmlegis.gov
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Santa Fe – Members of the New Mexico Senate Democratic Caucus met today to
select their nominee for Senate President Pro Tempore and to elect the
Senate Majority Leader, Senate Majority Whip and Senate Majority Caucus
Chair. They also voted on their nominees for Chief Clerk of the Senate and
Sergeant at Arms.

The Democratic Caucus chose Senator Mimi Stewart (D – Albuquerque) as their
nominee for Senate President Pro Tempore. The Pro Tem is elected by a
majority of the New Mexico State Senate when the full Senate convenes in
January.

“I am honored to have the continued support of the Democratic Caucus as its
choice for President Pro Tem,” said Senator Stewart. “Leading the Senate is
a challenging job, but if elected to continue in this role, I pledge to
continue working collaboratively across the aisle and with the full
membership as we serve to meet the many needs of our great state.”

The Democratic Caucus elected Senator Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe), by
acclamation, to continue serving as the Majority Leader for the 56th
Legislative
Session. Senator Wirth was first elected to the New Mexico Senate in 2008
after serving two terms in the NM House of Representatives, and has served
as Senate Majority Leader since 2017.

“I am incredibly honored and humbled to be re-elected Majority Leader by
acclamation. We have an amazing team, and Democrats in the Senate stand
united,” said Senator Wirth. “Together, we are ready to lead the charge in
crafting transformational legislation for the upcoming session.”

The Caucus chose Senator Michael Padilla (D-Albuquerque) to serve as the
Senate Majority Whip. *(note -  this was Linda Lopez)*

“I would like to thank the Caucus for having the trust and confidence in me
to do this job,” said Senator Padilla. “I am deeply committed to improving
the lives of every New Mexican and look forward to helping the Caucus focus
on our many priorities for the state in my capacity as Whip.”

Democrats in the Senate elected Senator Harold Pope Jr. (D-Albuquerque) to
be the Majority Caucus Chair. “It is an honor to have been elected by my
Senate colleagues to serve as Caucus Chair,” said Senator Pope. “I am
excited to join our leaders in building on the positive momentum this
Caucus started two years ago when I was first elected into the Senate.*”
(Note - this was Senator McKenna)*

Cheri Lujan was selected to fill the role of Chief Clerk. Ms. Lujan will
replace Lenore Naranjo, who has served in the Senate for many years and
announced her retirement earlier this year. The Caucus elected Paula
Ulibarri to continue her role as Sergeant at Arms. Both of these positions
will be voted on by the full Senate at the start of the next Legislative
session.
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