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Martin Heinrich
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| U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (D) | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Armed Services, and House Committee on Natural Resources | |
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2010 candidates for NM-01 | ||
| Confirmed: | Martin Heinrich, Jon Barela, Alan Woodruff | |
| Considering: | Kevin Daniels | |
| Rumored: | None so far | |
| Potential: | None so far | |
| Dropped-out: | Darren White | |
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Martin Heinrich has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 1st district of the State of New Mexico, since 2009.
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According to his 2008 campaign Web site, Heinrich took the following stances:
Energy Independence
Heinrich believes that previous governmental efforts for energy innovation have failed. He supports the Apollo Project for Energy Independence. This project entails devising solutions and collaborating among various sectors, such as federal and state governments; private industry labor; non-profit research organizations; and colleges and universities. He seeks to create 3 million, high-paying "green collar" jobs. His energy plan also includes penalizing oil speculators, drilling onshore and offshore reserves in the Unites States to reduce gas prices, eliminating tax breaks for large oil companies as per President George W. Bush's policy and allocate that money toward a permanent middle class tax break and investments in renewable energy, continuing funding for national research and development labs for nuclear power, and investigating the potential of geothermal energy.[1]
Jobs and Taxes
Heinrich wants to increase the national minimum wage to compensate for inflation. When he was President of the Albuquerque City Council, Heinrich helped to increase Albuquerque's minimum wage to $7.50. Heinrich also proposes tax cuts for the middle class and a repeal of President Bush tax cuts for top earners.[1]He proposes a a permanent tax cut for individuals and couples earning less than $250,000. Through tax credits, Heinrich also hopes to reward small businesses that offer health and wellness programs to their employee. He also supports the effort of Tom Udall and Jeff Bingaman to extend the Wind Production Tax Credit to encourage investment in New Mexico's renewable energy economy.[1]
Health Care
Heinrich wants to expand access to high-quality, affordable health care to all Americans.[1] Through tax credits, Heinrich hopes to reward small businesses that offer health and wellness programs to their employees.[1]
Iraq War
He believes in utilizing diplomatic relations with countries in the Middle East to help bring the U.S. troops home. Upon returning back to the United States, soldiers should receive the health care and benefits that are afforded to them.[1]
Environment
He assisted in naming the Ojito Wilderness as a protection area, protected two new Open Space properties in the Sandia Mountains, and contributed to defending the Valle Vidal from oil and gas development.[1]
Bio
Heinrich was born October 17, 1971 in Fallon, Nevada. He and his wife, Julie, have two children. Heinrich earned a Bachelor of Science and Engineering degree from the University of Missouri, and he has taken graduate courses in the University of New Mexico's Community and Regional Planning program. Heinrich served as an AmeriCorps volunteer, and he later founded a small consulting firm that served not-for-profit and education clients. He served as the Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization, the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation, that is dedicated to providing young people with natural science and environmental education experiences through wilderness expeditions. Heinrich was elected to the Albuquerque City Council in 2003, serving a term as City Council President. In 2006, he was appointed Natural Resources Trustee by Gov. Bill Richardson. [1]
2008 Election
Heinrich was the Democratic nominee in the race to replace Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M.) in the 2008 congressional elections.[1][1][1]. Heinrich defeated Republican challenger Darren White in November 2008 general elections. [1]
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| ActBlue | $ 478,332 |
| Democratic Congressional Campaign Cmte | $ 24,000 |
| State of New Mexico | $ 20,050 |
| Branch Law Firm | $ 13,800 |
| University of New Mexico | $ 12,578 |
| League of Conservation Voters | $ 11,357 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 11,000 |
| American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees | $ 10,600 |
| Air Line Pilots Assn | $ 10,000 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 10,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $ 10,000 |
| American Medical Assn | $ 10,000 |
| AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America | $ 10,000 |
| BRIDGE PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Union | $ 10,000 |
| Communications Workers of America | $ 10,000 |
| International Assn of Fire Fighters | $ 10,000 |
| Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Letter Carriers | $ 10,000 |
| National Education Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Leadership PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Plumbers/Pipefitters Union | $ 10,000 |
| Service Employees International Union | $ 10,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| United Auto Workers | $ 10,000 |
| United Food & Commercial Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| United Transportation Union | $ 10,000 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Martin Heinrich from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Martin Heinrich from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Martin Heinrich from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
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External resources
- 2008 Race Tracker page on New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District
- Heinrich's FEC filings for the 2007-08 election cycle
- "Martin Heinrich for Congress," Official Martin Heinrich for Congress Website.
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Martin | Middle name: T. | Last name: Heinrich |
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| Party: D | State: NM | District:
01 District short: 1 | Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-6316 | Fax: 202-225-4975 | Website: http://heinrich.house.gov/index.html | Webform email: https://forms.house.gov/heinrich/contact-form.shtml Email address: |
| DC office: 1505 Longworth House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: H001046 | Votesmart ID: 74517 | FEC ID: H8NM01224 | Govtrack ID: 412281 |
| CRP ID: N00029835 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Martin_Heinrich | YouTubeID: RepMartinHeinrich | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 4, 2008 | First Took Current Office: January 3, 2009 | Next Election: November 2, 2010 | Term Ends: |
| Freshman Member? Yes | Previous Political Work? Albuquerque City Council, Office of the Natural Resources Trustee | Other Party Membership: | |
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Date of Birth: October 17, 1971 November 4, 2008 | |||
Latitude: 0°0′0″N
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