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Shannon D. Pinto
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| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 3rd district |
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| Assumed office July 25, 2019 |
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| Nominated by | Michelle Lujan Grisham |
| Preceded by | John Pinto |
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| Born | Tohatchi, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | John Pinto (grandfather) |
| Education | Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (AS) University of New Mexico (BBA) |
Shannon D. Pinto is an American politician. She works as a member of the New Mexico Senate. This is like being a state lawmaker. Shannon Pinto is part of the Democratic Party. She represents the 3rd district, which includes places like Shiprock, New Mexico and parts of the Navajo Nation.
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Shannon Pinto's Early Life and Learning
Growing Up in New Mexico
Shannon Pinto is a member of the Navajo Nation. She was born and grew up in Tohatchi, New Mexico. This is a community in the United States.
Her College Education
Shannon went to college to study business. She earned an Associate's degree in Business from the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Later, she got a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of New Mexico. A BBA is a four-year college degree.
Shannon Pinto's Political Career
Becoming a State Senator
Shannon Pinto became a state senator after her grandfather, John Pinto, passed away. Her grandfather had been a senator for a very long time. He served from 1977 until 2019. The Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, chose Shannon to take his place.
Representing District 3
Shannon took office on July 25, 2019. She represents Senate District 3. This area is mostly rural, meaning it has many open spaces. Many Native American people live there. The district stretches from Gallup to Shiprock.
