Joshua Hernandez

American politician
Joshua Hernandez
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 60th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 19, 2021
Preceded byTim Lewis
Personal details
BornAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.

Joshua Hernandez is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 60th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 19, 2021.

Early life and education

Hernandez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Cibola High School. He originally studied marketing at the University of New Mexico, but ultimately did not graduate. In the summer of 2023, he graduated with an associate degree in digital marketing from Central New Mexico Community College[1][2] and was accepted into Western New Mexico University where he will study Political Science.

Career

Since 2011 Hernandez has served as communications director and campaign manager for multiple Congressional, State and Local political campaigns. He was the campaign manager for all of Gregg Hull's successful campaigns for Rio Rancho mayor.[2] Hernandez has since worked as the Digital Media Director for Agenda LLC, a global advocacy firm based in Albuquerque, NM. Hernandez also ran unsuccessfully for Rio Rancho City Council in 2016.[3]

In 2020, Hernandez ran unopposed for the 60th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 19, 2021, succeeding incumbent Republican Tim Lewis.[4][5] He won re-election in 2022.

Personal life

Hernandez lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.[5]

References

  1. ^ "2020 general election: N.M. House of Representatives, District 60". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  2. ^ a b reports, Journal staff and wire. "Uncontested race for RR council seat". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
  3. ^ "Area developers, real estate professionals and business owners in Rio Rancho are gathering this week to hear the views of City Council candidates". Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  4. ^ "Joshua Hernandez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  5. ^ a b "Hernandez picked to replace Lewis". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
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