Craig W. Brandt
Office: State Senate (NM) - 40 , Republican
On The Ballot: True, Republican for State Senate (NM) - 40
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Birth Date
08/28/1968
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Birth Place
Quincy, CA
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Home City
Rio Rancho, NM,
Family
Wife: Tonja; 3 Children,
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Pastoral Ministries/Family Psychology, Oklahoma Baptist University, 1996-2000
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
Minority Whip, New Mexico State Senate, 2021-2025
Candidate, New Mexico State Senate, District 40, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024
Senator, New Mexico State Senate, District 40, 2013-present
COMMITTEES
Committees'
Finance
Legislative Council
Legislative Education Study
Legislative Finance
Military and Veterans' Affairs
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Pastor, Celebration Baptist Church, 2004-2012
Bill Analyst, Republican Party of New Mexico, 2011
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Westwood, 2000-2002
Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force, 1986-1993
Former Social Services Director, Salvation Army
RELIGIOUS, CIVIC, AND OTHER MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Celebration Baptist Church, present
Former Vice President, Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education