Yvette Herrell

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Yvette Herrell

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth March 16, 1964 (Age: 62)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Yvette Herrell holds a legal secretary diploma and has experience as a realtor and real estate broker. She has demonstrated leadership by winning Republican primaries and general elections for District 51 in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Herrell's professional background includes managing institutional risk in high-finance, which she transitioned into public sector roles. Her foundational skill sets are rooted in both legal and real estate sectors, providing a robust base for her leadership capabilities.

Political Ideas

Yvette Herrell's political identity is marked by a staunch commitment to conservative principles, particularly in her opposition to federal overreach and support for states' rights. She combines a traditional stance on social issues with unexpected flexibility on economic regulations, advocating for free markets while supporting measures that protect regional industrial interests. Herrell's rhetorical style often emphasizes local control and personal liberties, creating a unique ideological blend that challenges standard party lines. Her legislative actions reveal a calculated approach to balancing deeply held convictions with pragmatic regional concerns.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New Mexico 2nd District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

127,145 votes (47.90%)

Loss

Winner: Gabe Vasquez

2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

2022 New Mexico's 2nd congressional district election

95,636 votes (49.60%)

Loss
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico's 2nd congressional district, 2020

142,283 votes (53.70%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New Mexico's 2nd congressional district, 2018

97,767 votes (49.10%)

Loss

Winner: Xochitl Torres Small

2016: New Mexico State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2016

6,447 votes (65.79%)

Win
2014: New Mexico State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2014

5,209 votes (100.00%)

Win
2012: New Mexico State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2012

7,750 votes (100.00%)

Win
2010: New Mexico State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2010

3,077 votes (62.92%)

Win

New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district Republican primary election, 2010

846 votes (54.23%)

Win