Justine Fox-Young (born 1979) is a Republican former member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, serving District 30.[1] She was first elected in 2004, and was re-elected in 2006. Fox-Young was defeated in 2008 by Democratic newcomer Karen Giannini. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago and her undergraduate degree from Brown University.[2]
Legislative career
editIn 2004, Fox-Young won a tough primary against incumbent State Representative Bob White to become the youngest sitting member and the youngest woman ever elected to the New Mexico Legislature. At the time, Fox-Young was the office manager for attorney Mickey D. Barnett, a former Republican National Committeeman from New Mexico.[3]
Although Fox-Young initially earned a reputation as a moderate Republican, her vote on a controversial bill approving domestic partnerships caused some to view her as ideologically liberal. She was one of only two New Mexico House Republicans to vote for the measure.[3]
After the 2008 primary election, in which she ran uncontested, Fox-Young claimed to have proof of voter fraud in the Democrat primary races.[4] Soon after, voters whose registrations Fox-Young claimed were fraudulent began to challenge her allegations. The government watchdog group Common Cause said her claims were "simply inaccurate."[3]
The American Civil Liberties Union sued Fox-Young for invasion of privacy, conspiracy and negligence. All the charges against her were later dismissed.[5] [6] [7]
In 2008, Fox-Young was defeated by Giannini for the House seat.[8] The defeat came as a surprise to many, since the seat was viewed as a "safe" Republican seat.[3]
Notes and references
edit- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Justine Fox-Young".
- ^ "Justine Fox-Young, Attorney at Law". Justine Fox-Young, Attorney at Law.
- ^ a b c d "New Mexico Independent -". Archived from the original on 2009-01-07.
- ^ "N.M. GOP finds 28 suspect voters - the Santa Fe New Mexican". Archived from the original on 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ "New Mexico Independent -". Archived from the original on 2009-10-27.
- ^ "New Mexico Independent -". Archived from the original on 2008-10-31.
- ^ "404". Archived from the original on 2017-02-02.
{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)[dead link] - ^ "Our Campaigns - NM State House 30 Race - Nov 04, 2008".
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