Brittney Barreras

Brittney Barreras is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 12th district. As an independent candidate, Barreras defeated incumbent Democratic write-in candidate Art De La Cruz, who had been nominated to the seat in September 2020 after the resignation of Patricio Ruiloba. However, one week after the general election, Barreras announced that she was joining the Democratic Party, saying that it would have been difficult to win re-election as an Independent.[1]

Brittney Barreras
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 19, 2021
Preceded byArt De La Cruz
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic (since November 2021)
Other political
affiliations		Independent (before November 2021)

Early life and education

Barreras was raised in South Valley, New Mexico and graduated from Valley High School.

Career

Prior to entering politics, she worked in sales. Barreras ran as an independent candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2020, defeating incumbent write-in candidate Art De La Cruz, who had been nominated to the seat in September 2020 after the resignation of Patricio Ruiloba.[2] She assumed office on January 19, 2021.[3][4]

References
  1. https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/independents-day-brought-no-fireworks-to-new-mexico/article_153e15f0-236e-11eb-8a03-37ebf876c5ba.html
  2. "County commissioners appoint state House representative". AP NEWS. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
  3. Candidate, The. "Q&A: House District 12 Candidate Brittney Barreras". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
  4. "Rare Independent lawmaker headed to Roundhouse". KRQE News 13 Albuquerque - Santa Fe. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
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