Phillip J. Maloof is a businessman who served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate.[1]
Philip Maloof | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office 1994–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Chávez |
| Succeeded by | Bernadette Sanchez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
He was first elected to the New Mexico Senate in 1994. In 1998, he was the chairman of the Senate's Democratic caucus.[2] Maloof was the Democratic candidate for New Mexico's 1st congressional district in a 1998 special election and in that year's general election. He put a then-large amount of money into his own candidacy, making it one o the most expensive races in the country.[3] He lost both elections to Republican candidate Heather Wilson.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Phillip J. Maloof". Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ Connolly, Ceci (June 21, 1998). "NEW MEXICO RACE BECOMES FOCUS IN BIGGER BATTLE FOR HOUSE CONTROL". Washington Post. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ Giroux, Gregory L.; Birtel, Marc (May 23, 1996). "Opportunity for Democrats To Regain Majority Begins With New Mexico Election". Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ Berke, Richard L. (June 25, 1998). "Republican Wins House Seat in New Mexico Special Election". New York Times. Retrieved April 23, 2020.