Bob Wooley

Bob Wooley
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 66th district
In office
January 14, 2011 – January 15, 2019
Preceded byKeith Gardner
Succeeded byPhelps Anderson
Personal details
BornFebruary 1947 (age 78)
PartyRepublican
Residence(s)Roswell, New Mexico, U.S.
EducationNew Mexico State University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1968–1969

Bob Wooley[1] (born February 1947) is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from January 14, 2011 to January 15, 2019.

Education

Wooley was born in Eunice, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business from New Mexico State University.

Career

Wooley was appointed to the New Mexico House of Representatives by then-Governor Susana Martinez to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Keith Gardner.[2][3] In 2012, Wooley faced fellow Republican Representative Dennis Kintigh, who had been redistricted from District 57, in the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary. Wooley won with 1,600 votes (55.5%)[4] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 8,079 votes.[5]

In 2018, he announced that he would not seek re-election.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Bob Wooley's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  2. ^ Martinez, Susana (January 14, 2011). "Governor Susana Martinez fills vacant Legislative seats" (PDF). Governor of New Mexico. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 24, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  3. ^ "Wooley plans to retire after eight years in Legislature | Roswell Daily Record". April 25, 2018.
  4. ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  5. ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  6. ^ Writer, Dan McKay | Journal Staff. "Rep. Wooley halts re-election campaign". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved February 8, 2020.