Joy Garratt

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Joy Garratt

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth April 11, 1952 (Age: 74)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Joy Garratt holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication and History from Excelsior University, complemented by a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the University of New Mexico. Garratt's professional background includes teaching social studies in Albuquerque and Pasadena, as well as English in South Korea. Garratt transitioned into the political arena, successfully unseating an incumbent Republican in a state house election and assuming office in early 2019. Garratt is currently retired from education and involved in small business ownership.

Political Ideas

Joy Garratt's political identity is intriguingly shaped by her educational background and strategic legislative maneuvers. Garratt’s tenure as a teacher informs her policy approach, yet her legislative record reveals unexpected alliances on environmental regulations, suggesting a nuanced stance on regional industrial interests. Her rhetorical style, while not detailed, likely emphasizes community-centric solutions, blending educational expertise with pragmatic local concerns.

Campaigns
2024: New Mexico State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico's 29th House District general election, 2024

9,536 votes (54.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Chair
Legislative Education Study Committee
Member
Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee
Member
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Advisory
Military & Veterans' Affairs Committee
Advisory
Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommittee
Advisory
Legislative Finance Committee
Standing Advisory
2022: New Mexico State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 29th District general election, 2022

7,349 votes (53.23%)

Win
2020: New Mexico State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

29th District General Election, 2020

10,890 votes (54.40%)

Win
2018: New Mexico State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

29th District General Election, 2018

7,065 votes (53.90%)

Win
2016: New Mexico State Senate

Election History

New Mexico Senate 23rd District general election, 2016

11,001 votes (48.26%)

Loss

Winner: Sander Rue

New Mexico Senate 23rd District Democratic primary election, 2016

2,392 votes (51.40%)

Win