Bob Wooley[1] (born February 1947) is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from January 14, 2011 to January 15, 2019.

Bob Wooley
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 66th district
In office
January 14, 2011 – January 15, 2019
Preceded byKeith Gardner
Succeeded byPhelps Anderson
Personal details
BornFebruary 1947 (age 77)
Eunice, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Roswell, New Mexico, U.S.
EducationNew Mexico State University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1968–1969

Education

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Wooley was born in Eunice, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business from New Mexico State University.

Career

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Wooley was appointed to the New Mexico House of Representatives by then-Governor Susana Martinez to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Keith Gardner.[2][3] In 2012, Wooley faced fellow Republican Representative Dennis Kintigh, who had been redistricted from District 57, in the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary. Wooley won with 1,600 votes (55.5%)[4] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 8,079 votes.[5]

In 2018, he announced that he would not seek re-election.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Bob Wooley's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  2. ^ Martinez, Susana (January 14, 2011). "Governor Susana Martinez fills vacant Legislative seats" (PDF). Governor of New Mexico. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 24, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  3. ^ "Wooley plans to retire after eight years in Legislature | Roswell Daily Record".
  4. ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  5. ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Secretary of State of New Mexico. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  6. ^ Writer, Dan McKay | Journal Staff. "Rep. Wooley halts re-election campaign". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
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