John Pinto
For other people named John Pinto, see John Pinto (disambiguation).
| John Pinto | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 3rd district | |
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Assumed office 1977 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 15, 1924 Lupton, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Tohatchi, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico |
| Occupation | educator, tribal government |
John Pinto (born December 15, 1924)[1][2] is an American politician.[3][4] He has served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate since 1977 making him the longest-currently-serving member of the Senate. Pinto represents the 3rd District which occupies the Four Corners area and spans much of western San Juan County as well as a portion of western McKinley County. Much of the district is situated on the Navajo Nation and consists of the towns of Shiprock, Sheep Springs, and most if not all of Gallup.
Born in Lupton, Arizona,[4] Pinto resides in Tohatchi, New Mexico.
References
- ↑ "Sen. John Pinto (D-NM)". CQRCengage.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Sen. John Pinto (D-NM 3rd District)". Capwiz.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- ↑ Linthicum, Leslie (February 25, 2007). "John Pinto Has Been a State Senator for 30 Years— and He Keeps Doing It Out of Love". Albuquerque Journal.
Pinto is 82, born on the Navajo reservation in 1924
- 1 2 Who's who Among Hispanic Americans.
External links
- Senator John Pinto at New Mexico Legislature
- John Pinto at Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money – John Pinto
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