Martin Heinrich

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Martin Heinrich

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth October 17, 1971 (Age: 54)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Martin Heinrich holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri and has taken graduate courses at the University of New Mexico. He began his career with mechanical drawings and later served as an AmeriCorps fellow in New Mexico. Heinrich has held leadership roles, including executive director of the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation and a term as president of the Albuquerque City Council. He founded a public affairs consulting firm and was appointed as the state's Natural Resources Trustee. Heinrich's diverse background includes significant experience in public service and community leadership.

Political Ideas

Martin Heinrich's political identity is marked by an intricate blend of progressive advocacy and strategic pragmatism, particularly in securing federal investments for New Mexico's unique interests. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Heinrich's rhetoric often emphasizes local benefits while framing national issues, making his positions appear both ideologically consistent and regionally adaptive.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate New Mexico

497,333 votes (55.06%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Member
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Member
Energy and Natural Resources
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Energy
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on National Parks
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Water and Power
Ex Officio
Select Intelligence
Member
Joint Economic Committee
Member
2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

376,998 votes (54.09%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate election in New Mexico

395,717 votes (51.01%)

Win
2012: New Mexico State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate election in New Mexico – Democratic primary

83,432 votes (58.94%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico's 1st congressional district election, 2010

112,010 votes (51.80%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico's 1st congressional district election

166,271 votes (55.65%)

Win

New Mexico's 1st congressional district election – Democratic primary

22,341 votes (43.51%)

Win