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Preceded by
  
Stephen Fischmann

Name
  
William Soules

Nationality
  
American

Role
  
American Politician

Political party
  
Democratic

Party
  
Democratic Party

Residence
  
Las Cruces, New Mexico


Born
  
December 6, 1955 (age 68) Las Cruces, New Mexico (
1955-12-06
)

Alma mater
  
New Mexico State University

Education
  
New Mexico State University

William P. Soules (born December 6, 1955 in Las Cruces, New Mexico) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 37 since January 15, 2013. He is vice-chair of the Senate Education Committee.

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Education

Soules earned his BA and MA in psychology and his PhD from New Mexico State University.

Elections

  • 2012 – When District 37 Democratic Senator Stephen Fischmann left the legislature and left the seat open, Soules was unopposed for the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary, winning with 1,382 votes and won the November 6, 2012, general election with 9,330 votes (52.2%) against Republican nominee Cathey Jo Alberson.
  • 2016 – On March 26, Soules announced he would run for a second term. In his announcement, Soules said he would continue to focus on education and healthcare.

    • References

    William Soules Wikipedia
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