Lawyers are both the most politically active and politically over-represented profession in the state. And now lawyers will have yet another voice and vote protecting their interests in the New Mexico legislature when the 30 day session begins later this month.  |
| Lisa Curtis |
It seems that medical malpractice attorney Lisa Curtis, a very partisan Democrat from Albuquerque, was successful in her behind the scenes political efforts in 2011. On Friday afternoon, a reluctant Governor Susana Martinez announced the appointment of Curtis to fill the vacant Senate seat in a solidly Republican District (21).
How could Curtis manage to land an appointment to a Senate seat in a Republican district? Apparently, being an activist and contributor to many Democrat candidates paid off. Both the Bernalillo and Sandoval County Commissions were convinced by Curtis on straight party line votes that she should be the only replacement choice submitted to Governor Martinez to fill the seat vacated by Kent Cravens.In the end, Governor Susana Martinez was left with two choices. Leave District 21 completely unrepresented or seat the partisan Democrat Lisa Curtis to serve out the remainder of a Republican's term.
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