Ambrose Castellano
Ambrose Castellano | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 19, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Tomás Salazar |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S. |
Ambrose M. Castellano is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 19, 2021.
Early life
A native of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Castellano graduated from West Las Vegas High School.[1]
Career
Prior to entering politics, he worked as a general contractor and rancher. He served on the board of trustees of Luna Community College and as a member of the West Las Vegas School Board.[2]
He is a member of the Democratic Party.[3][4] In October 2020, a complaint was filed against Castellano, alleging that he did not live within the boundaries of the 70th district. The complaint also alleged that Castellano used a post office box in Serafina, New Mexico as his permanent residence.[5]
In the June 2020 Democratic primary, Castellano narrowly defeated Anita Gonzales. In the November general election, he defeated Republican nominee Nathan Dial. He assumed office in 2021, succeeding Tomás Salazar.[6]
Castellano is running for reelection in 2024.[7]
References
- ^ "The Luna Light" (PDF). April 9–15, 2013.
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(help) - ^ Wyland, Scott (10 October 2020). "State GOP claims Democratic candidate ineligible". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ Candidate, The (24 September 2020). "Q&A: House District 70 Candidate Ambrose M. Castellano". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Ambrose M. Castellano". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ Editor, T. S. Last | Journal North (2 October 2020). "Complaint: Candidate doesn't live in district". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
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has generic name (help) - ^ North, Kyle Land | Journal (8 November 2020). "GOP fails to crack 'blue wall' of northern NM". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ Maciel, Vanessa (16 May 2024). "Castellano hopes to earn second term in District 70 seat". www.lasvegasoptic.com. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
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