Tom Udall
Tom Udall (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. Senate from New Mexico. He assumed office on January 3, 2009. He left office on January 3, 2021.
Udall (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent New Mexico. He won in the general election on November 4, 2014.
President Joe Biden (D) appointed Udall as U.S. ambassador to New Zealand & Samoa on July 16, 2021.[1]
On March 25, 2019, Udall announced that he would not seek election to a third term in 2020.[2]
Prior to serving in the U.S. Senate, Udall worked as a law clerk and attorney. He was appointed as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the criminal division in New Mexico and as Chief Counsel to the New Mexico Department of Health and Environment. Udall served as the Attorney General of New Mexico from 1991 to 1999 and then represented New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House from 1999 to 2009.[3] His cousin, Mark Udall (D), served as a U.S. Senator from Colorado from 2009 to 2015.
Biography
Udall was born in Tucson, Arizona. He attended Prescott College, graduating with a pre-law degree in 1970. In 1975, he graduated from Cambridge University in England with a Bachelor of Law degree. That fall, he enrolled in the University of New Mexico School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1977.[4]
Udall is the son of Stewart Udall, who was Secretary of the Interior from 1961 to 1969, nephew of Arizona Congressman Morris Udall, first cousin of Colorado Senator Mark Udall, double second cousin of former Oregon Senator Gordon Smith and second cousin of Utah Senator Mike Lee (Utah).[5]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Udall's academic, professional, and political career:[6]
- 2009-2021: U.S. Senator from New Mexico
- 1999-2009: U.S. Representative from New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District
- 1991-1999: Attorney General of New Mexico
Committee assignments
U.S. Senate
2019-2020
Udall was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Committee on Rules and Administration
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Committee on Foreign Relations
- Committee on Indian Affairs, Vice Chairman
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
2017-2018
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Udall was assigned to the following committees:[7]
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Committee on Indian Affairs
- Committee on Appropriations
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Committee on Foreign Relations
- Committee on Rules and Administration
2015-2016
Udall served on the following committees:[8]
- Appropriations Committee
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Defense
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
- Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
- Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet
- Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance
- Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness
- Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
- Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
- Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Joint Committee on Printing
2013-2014
Udall served on the following Senate committees:[9]
- Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Members
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health Chairman
- Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety
- Committee on Foreign Relations
- The Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs Chairman
- The Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs and International Environmental Protection, and Peace Corps
- The Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
- The Subcommittee on African Affairs
- Committee on Indian Affairs
- Committee on Rules and Administration
2011-2012
Udall served on the following committees:[10]
- Committee on Foreign Relations
- Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, and International Environmental Protection
- Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs
- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs
- Subcommittee on African Affairs
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
- Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet
- Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion
- Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance
- Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
- Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Subcommittee on Children’s Health and Environmental Responsibility (Chairman)
- Subcommittee on Oversight
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife
- Committee on Indian Affairs
- Committee on Rules and Administration
Key votes
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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021
The 116th United States Congress began on January 9, 2019, and ended on January 3, 2021. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (235-200), and Republicans held the majority in the U.S. Senate (53-47). Donald Trump (R) was the president and Mike Pence (R) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018
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Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
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114th CongressThe first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[72][73] The Senate confirmed 18,117 out of 21,815 executive nominations received (83 percent). For more information pertaining to Udall's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[74] Economic and fiscalTrade Act of 2015 On May 22, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314, which was used as a legislative vehicle for trade legislation with the titles "Trade Act of 2015" and the "Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015," by a vote of 62-37. The bill proposed giving the president trade promotion authority (TPA). TPA, also known as fast track authority, allows the president to negotiate trade deals that cannot be amended by Congress. Congress casts a simple up or down vote on a trade agreement, and the legislation only requires a simple majority for approval. The bill also included a statement of trade priorities and provisions for trade adjustment assistance. Udall voted with 30 other Democratic senators against the bill.[75][76]
2016 Budget proposalOn May 5, 2015, the Senate voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 51-48. The non-binding resolution will be used to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government before funding runs out on October 1, 2015. The vote marked the first time since 2009 that Congress approved a joint budget resolution. All 44 Democrats, including Udall, voted against the resolution.[80][81][82] Defense spending authorizationOn November 10, 2015, the Senate passed S 1356 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 91-3. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included "$5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget" and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[83][84] Udall voted with 41 Democrats, 48 Republicans and one independent in favor of the bill.[85] On November 5, 2015, the House passed the bill by a vote of 370-58, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[86] On June 18, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 71-25. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Udall voted with 20 Democrats, 49 Republicans and one Independent to approve the bill.[87] The House passed the bill on May 15, 2015.[88] President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[89] 2015 budgetOn October 30, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 by a vote of 64-35. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[90] Udall voted with 43 Democrats, 18 Republicans and two independents in favor of the bill.[91] It passed the House on October 28, 2015.[92] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign AffairsIran nuclear deal
On May 7, 2015, the Senate voted to approve HR 1191 - A bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes, by a vote of 98-1. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. All 43 Democratic senators who voted, including Udall, approved the bill.[93][94]
DomesticUSA FREEDOM Act of 2015On June 2, 2015, the Senate passed HR 2048 - the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 by a vote of 67-32. The legislation revised HR 3199 - the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 by terminating the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Udall voted with 42 Democrats, 23 Republicans and one Independent to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[102][103] Cyber securityOn October 27, 2015, the Senate passed S 754 - the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 by a vote of 74-21.[104] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Udall voted with 13 Democrats, six Republicans and one independent against the bill.[105] ImmigrationOn October 20, 2015, the Senate voted against proceeding to a vote on S 2146 - the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act by a vote of 54-45. The bill proposed withholding federal funding from "sanctuary jurisdictions" that violate the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and other federal immigration laws. In addition, the bill proposed increasing "penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed" and providing "liability protection for State and local law enforcement who cooperate with Federal law enforcement."[106] Udall voted with 41 Democrats, one Republican and two Independents against proceeding to the bill.[107] 113th CongressThe second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[108] For more information pertaining to Udall's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[109] National securityCommittee vote on Syria On September 4, 2013, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee narrowly approved an authorization for President Obama to use limited force against Syria.Cite error: Invalid The vote came after a three-hour briefing with top Obama administration officials, including Secretary of State John Kerry and James Clapper, the director of national intelligence.[111] Of the nine Democratic members and eight Republican members that make up the committee, seven Democrats and three Republicans voted in favor, while five Republicans and two Democrats opposed the authorization.[111] A single "present" vote was cast by Ed Markey (D). Udall was one of the two Democrats who opposed the authorization.[112] Iranian sanctions supportUdall voted in support of S Res 65 - A resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation. The resolution passed in the Senate by a vote of 99-0 on May 22, 2013.[113] John Brennan CIA nominationUdall voted in support of the confirmation of John Brennan as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. The nomination was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 63-34 on March 7, 2013. Most Democrats supported the nomination, while Republicans were somewhat divided with roughly one-third supporting the nomination.[114] EconomyGovernment shutdown
During the shutdown in October 2013, the Senate rejected, down party lines, every House-originated bill that stripped the budget of funding for the Affordable Care Act. A deal was reached late on October 16, 2013, just hours before the debt ceiling deadline. The bill to reopen the government, H.R. 2775, lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[115] The final vote on H.R. 2775 was 81-18, with all 18 votes against the bill from Republican members. Udall voted with the Democratic Party for the bill.[116] Student loan interest ratesUdall voted in opposition of HR 1911 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013. The bill passed in the Senate by a vote of 81-18 on July 24, 2013. The purpose of the bill was to set interest rates for student loans retroactively. Some Democrats split on the bill.[117] No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013Udall voted in support of HR 325 - A bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes. The bill passed in the Senate by a vote of 64-34 on January 31, 2013. The purpose of the bill was to temporarily suspend the debt ceiling and withhold the pay of members of Congress until a budget could be passed. The vote largely followed party lines with Democrats overwhelmingly supporting it and many Republicans in opposition to the bill.[118] ImmigrationMexico-U.S. borderUdall voted in opposition of Thune Amdt. No. 1197 - Requires the Completion of the Fence Along the United States-Mexico Border. The amendment failed in the Senate by a vote of 39-54 on June 18, 2013. The purpose of the amendment was to require the completion of 350 miles of fence described in the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 before registered provisional immigrant status may be granted. It would also require 700 miles of fence be completed before the status of registered provisional immigrants may be changed to permanent resident status. The vote followed party lines.[119] HealthcareDefund Affordable Care ActUdall voted in opposition of Cruz Amdt. No. 30 - To prohibit the use of funds to carry out the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment failed in the Senate by a vote of 45-52 on March 13, 2013. The purpose of the amendment was to block funding for the healthcare program. Voting was split along party lines.[120] Social issuesBackground checks on gun salesUdall voted in support of Manchin Amdt. No. 715 - To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a responsible and consistent background check process. The amendment failed in the Senate by a vote of 54-46 on April 17, 2013. The purpose of the amendment was to extend background checks for gun sales to gun shows and internet sales. Five democrats voted in opposition of the amendment, while four Republicans supported it.[121] Assault weapon banUdall voted in opposition of Feinstein Amdt. No. 711 - To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes. The purpose of the bill was to ban the future sale, manufacturing and possession of assault weapons. The amendment failed in the Senate by a vote of 40-60 on April 17, 2013. One Republican voted in support of the amendment while fifteen democrats voted in opposition.[122] Violence Against Women (2013)Udall voted in support of S 47 - A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. The bill was passed in the Senate by a vote of 78-22 on February 12, 2013. The purpose of the bill was to combat violence against women, from domestic violence to international trafficking in persons. All 22 dissenting votes were cast by Republicans.[123] Previous congressional sessionsFiscal CliffUdall voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. The bill was passed in the Senate by a 89-8 vote on January 1, 2013.[124] |
Issues
Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Udall endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[125]
- See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton
Political positions
American response in Syria
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
On Sept. 4, 2013, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, of which Udall is a member, passed a resolution authorizing President Barack Obama's proposed military strikes against Syria. The resolution was approved by the committee despite Udall's protestations. One of only two holdouts on the committee, along with Chris Murphy (D-CT), Udall took up the cause of dissuading his colleagues from pursuing such action on his campaign site homepage: "These weapons could one day be turned against the U.S. and our allies. Instead, we should focus on humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people and diplomatic efforts to end this horrific civil war," he stated. Udall then directly addressed his fellow members of Congress with a plea to not "risk putting weapons in the hands of groups who could use them against us and our allies in the future." Udall also added a prompt to sign an electronic petition titled "I stand with Senator Tom Udall. Don’t intervene in Syria by sending weapons."[126]
Elections
2020
Tom Udall did not file to run for re-election.
2014
Udall won re-election in the 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, representing New Mexico. He defeated Allen Weh (R) in the general election.[127] Udall ran uncontested for the Democratic nomination in the primary on June 3, 2014.[128] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | Tom Udall Incumbent | 55.6% | 286,409 | |
Republican | Allen Weh | 44.4% | 229,097 | |
Total Votes | 515,506 | |||
Source: New Mexico Secretary of State |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tom Udall won election to the United States Senate. He defeated Steve Pearce (R) in the general election.[129]
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Democratic | Tom Udall | 61.3% | 505,128 | |
Republican | Steve Pearce | 38.7% | 318,522 | |
Total Votes | 823,650 |
Full history
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2006 On November 7, 2006, Tom Udall won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ronald M. Dolin (R) in the general election.[130]
2004 On November 2, 2004, Tom Udall won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Gregory M. Tucker (R) in the general election.[131]
2002 On November 5, 2002, Tom Udall won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[132]
2000 On November 7, 2000, Tom Udall won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Lisa L. Lutz (R) in the general election.[133]
1998 On November 3, 1998, Tom Udall won election to the United States House. He defeated Bill Redmond (R), Carol Miller (Green) and various write-in challengers in the general election.[134] |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal Gain Index
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:
PGI: Change in net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Udall's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $1,674,044 and $4,088,000. That averages to $2,881,022, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic senators in 2012 of $13,566,333.90. Udall ranked as the 47th most wealthy senator in 2012.[135] Between 2004 and 2012, Udall's calculated net worth[136] decreased by an average of 2 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[137]
Tom Udall Yearly Net Worth | |
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Year | Average Net Worth |
2004 | $3,280,927 |
2012 | $2,881,022 |
Growth from 2004 to 2012: | −12% |
Average annual growth: | −2%[138] |
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[139] |
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Udall received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Lawyers/Law Firms industry.
From 1989-2014, 26.76 percent of Udall's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[140]
Tom Udall Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $17,582,356 |
Total Spent | $14,145,950 |
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $1,713,395 |
Retired | $1,162,148 |
Leadership PACs | $627,438 |
Securities & Investment | $619,861 |
Real Estate | $582,382 |
% total in top industry | 9.74% |
% total in top two industries | 16.35% |
% total in top five industries | 26.76% |
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Udall was a rank-and-file Democrat as of July 2014.[141] This was the same rating Udall received in July 2013.
Like-minded colleagues
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[142]
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Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Udall missed 24 of 2,117 roll call votes from January 2009 to September 2015. This amounts to 1.1 percent, which is better than the median of 1.6 percent among current senators as of September 2015.[143]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Udall paid his congressional staff a total of $2,695,139 in 2011. He ranked 27th on the list of the lowest-paid Democratic senatorial staff salaries and ranked 67th overall of the lowest-paid senatorial staff salaries in 2011. Overall, New Mexico ranked 32nd in average salary for senatorial staff. The average U.S. Senate congressional staff was paid $2,529,141.70 in fiscal year 2011.[144]
National Journal vote ratings
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Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.
2013
Udall ranked 32nd in the liberal rankings in 2013.[145]
2012
Udall ranked first in the liberal rankings in 2012.[146]
2011
Udall ranked fifth in the liberal rankings in 2011.[147]
Voting with Party
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Udall voted with the Democratic Party 93.1 percent of the time, which ranked 37th among the 53 Senate Democratic members as of July 2014.[148]
2013
Udall voted with the Democratic Party 92.5 percent of the time, which ranked 37th among the 52 Senate Democratic members as of June 2013.[149]
2011
Udall voted with the Democratic Party 95.4 percent of the time, which ranked 14th among the 51 Senate Democratic members as of November 2011.[150]
2016 Democratic National Convention
- See also: Democratic National Convention, 2016
Tom Udall | |
Democratic National Convention, 2016 | |
Status: | Superdelegate |
State: | New Mexico |
Supporting: | Hillary Clinton |
Delegates to the DNC 2016 | |
Calendar and delegate rules overview • Types of delegates • State election law and delegates • Superdelegates by state |
Udall was a superdelegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from New Mexico.[151] Udall was one of nine superdelegates from New Mexico. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Udall supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.[152] Clinton formally won the Democratic nomination for president on July 26, 2016.[153]
What is a superdelegate?
Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[154]
New Mexico superdelegates
New Mexico had a total of nine superdelegates in 2016. All of them are listed below beneath the candidate they are known to have supported. As of June 7, 2016, six New Mexico superdelegates were known to have expressed their support for Hillary Clinton, while the support of three superdelegates was unknown. At the time, there were no known superdelegates from New Mexico supporting Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination.
Clinton
- Joni Marie Gutierrez
- Martin Heinrich
- Michelle Lujan Grisham
- Raymond Sanchez (New Mexico)
- Tom Udall
- Ben Ray Luján
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New Mexico primary results
New Mexico's Democratic primary election took place on June 7, 2016.
New Mexico Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Hillary Clinton | 51.5% | 111,225 | 18 | |
Bernie Sanders | 48.5% | 104,656 | 16 | |
Totals | 215,881 | 34 | ||
Source: The New York Times and New Mexico Secretary of State |
Delegate allocation
New Mexico had 43 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 34 were pledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state's pledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide primary results.[155][156]
Nine party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[155][157]
Personal
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Udall is married to Jill Cooper, and they have one grown daughter.[158]
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Footnotes
- ↑ Politico, "Former Sen. Tom Udall is Biden's pick as ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa," July 16, 2021
- ↑ Politico, "Sen. Tom Udall won't seek reelection in 2020," March 25, 2019
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "UDALL, Thomas (Tom), (1948 - )," accessed February 1, 2019
- ↑ Tom Udall, United States Senator for New Mexico, "About Tom - Biography," accessed October 31, 2011
- ↑ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians, "Uban to Underholz," accessed October 31, 2011
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- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
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Preceded by Pete Domenici |
United States Senate - New Mexico 2009-2021 |
Succeeded by Ben Ray Luján (D) |
Preceded by Bill Redmond |
U.S. House of Representatives - District 3 1999-2009 |
Succeeded by Ben R. Luján |
Preceded by Harold Stratton |
Attorney General of New Mexico 1991-1999 |
Succeeded by Patricia Madrid |