James Madalena facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
James Madalena Sr.
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| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 65th district |
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| In office January 1985 – January 2017 |
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| Succeeded by | Derrick J. Lente |
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| Born | October 31, 1948 Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico |
| Alma mater | Eastern New Mexico University |
James Roger Madalena, Sr. was born on October 31, 1948, in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. He is an American politician who was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the New Mexico House of Representatives for many years. He represented District 65 from January 1985 until January 2017.
Education
James Madalena went to Eastern New Mexico University. There, he earned his college degree, which is called a BA.
Political Career
Mr. Madalena served in the New Mexico House of Representatives for over 30 years. This is a very long time to be a representative! In 2016, a new person, Derrick J. Lente, took his place. Mr. Lente is a lawyer and a businessman.
In 2020, James Madalena tried to get his old seat back. He ran in an election called a primary. A primary election is usually the first round of voting. It helps decide which candidates will run in the main election. However, he did not win the primary election. He received 31% of the votes, while his opponent received 69%.
