January 15, 2018
Contact: Chris Nordstrum
Office: 505/986.4819 Mobile: 415/601.1992 Chris.Nordstrum@nmlegis.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Senate Democratic Caucus Names Senator Mimi Stewart as Majority Whip
(Santa Fe, New Mexico) – Members of the New Mexico Senate Democratic Caucus met today to select the Senate Majority Whip.
The Senate Democrats chose Senator Mimi Stewart (D-17-Bernalillo) as their new Democratic Senate Majority Whip. Senator Stewart served as a Representative in the House from 1995-2014 and has served in the Senate since 2015.
“I appreciate the confidence my fellow Senators have placed in me,” said Sen. Stewart. “I stand ready to work with the Caucus and look forward to continuing the work we do for the families of New Mexico.”
Senator Stewart will start her tenure as Majority Whip effective immediately. The legislative session begins tomorrow, January 16th.
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