John M. Sapien (born June 4, 1970)[1][2] is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 2009 to 2021.
John Sapien | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office 2009 – January 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steven A. Komadina |
| Succeeded by | Brenda McKenna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1970 (age 53) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of New Mexico (BBA) |
Early life and education edit
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sapien graduated Bernalillo High School in 1988. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico in 1992 .[3]
Career edit
Sapien has been the chairman of the Senate Education Committee since 2013 and is chairman of the Legislative Education Study Committee. Sapien interned for Senator Jeff Bingaman.[4] Sapien's father, Bill, served as a Sandoval County commissioner.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Sen. John Sapien (D-NM)". CQRCengage.com. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ "Sen. John Sapien (D-NM 9th District)". Capwiz.com. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ "Alumni: 1980-1989". Bernalillo Public Schools. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ "John Sapien's biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ Radford, Jef (December 18, 2007). "John Sapien Wants Komadina's Senate Seat". Corrales Comment. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2013.