Marsella Duarte is an American politician and educator who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 16th district from 2022 to 2023. She was appointed to the position on December 14, 2022, succeeding Moe Maestas.

Marsella Duarte
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 16th district
In office
December 14, 2022 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byMoe Maestas
Succeeded byYanira Gurrola
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic

Career

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Since November 2021, Duarte has worked as a kindergarten teacher in the Albuquerque Public Schools. She was previously a legal assistant and worked Maggie Toulouse Oliver's 2020 campaign for the United States Senate.[1][2] On December 14, 2022, the Bernalillo County Commission selected Duarte to fill the remainder of Moe Maestas's House term.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Fjeld, Jonathan (2022-12-14). "Marsella Duarte selected to fill NM House District 16 seat". KOB.com. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  2. ^ "Marsella Duarte: Making Room at the Table". Democratic Party of Bernalillo County. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  3. ^ "Kingergarten teacher gets House appointment - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2022-12-14.