Phillip J. Maloof is a businessman who served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate.[1]

Philip Maloof
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 26th district
In office
1994–2001
Preceded byMartin Chávez
Succeeded byBernadette Sanchez
Personal details
Born (1967-05-16) May 16, 1967 (age 57)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of New Mexico

Phillip J. Maloof was born May 16, 1967. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico.[2] He was first elected to the New Mexico Senate in 1994. In 1998, he was the chairman of the Senate's Democratic caucus.[3] Maloof was the Democratic candidate for New Mexico's 1st congressional district in a 1998 special election and in that year's general election. He put a then-large amount of money into his own candidacy, making it one of the most expensive races in the country.[4] He lost both elections to Republican candidate Heather Wilson.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Phillip J. Maloof". Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  2. ^ Maloof, Phil (September 28, 1996). "Senate District 26" (Interview). Interviewed by West Side Journal. Albuquerque Journal. p. 6 – via ProQuest. Name: Phillip J. Maloof (incumbent), Party affiliation: Democrat, Date of birth: May 16, 1967, Education: Bachelor's degree in university studies, University of New Mexico, 1994.
  3. ^ Connolly, Ceci (June 21, 1998). "New Mexico Race Becomes Focus in Bigger Battle for House Control". Washington Post. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  4. ^ Giroux, Gregory L.; Birtel, Marc (May 23, 1996). "Opportunity for Democrats To Regain Majority Begins With New Mexico Election". Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Berke, Richard L. (June 25, 1998). "Republican Wins House Seat in New Mexico Special Election". New York Times. Retrieved April 23, 2020.