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Derrick Lente | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
Assumed office January 2017 | |
Preceded by | James Madalena |
Personal details | |
Born | Sandia Pueblo, New Mexico, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of New Mexico (BA, JD) |
Derrick J. Lente is an American politician, attorney, and businessman, currently serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives. Elected in 2017, Lente represents the 65th district.[1]
Early life and education
Born and raised on the Sandia Pueblo, Lente attended public schools in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. After taking courses at Central New Mexico Community College, Lente earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intercultural Communications and English from the University of New Mexico. He then earned a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law.[2][3]
Career
After graduating from law school, Lente purchased an employment agency with offices in New Mexico and California. The business grew to become one of the largest solely-owned Native American corporations in the United States. Lente sold the business in 2013.[4][5][6]
Lente defeated 30-year-incumbent James Madalena in the 2016 Democratic primary, and took office in January 2017.[7]
References
- ^ "Derrick J. Lente". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "Home | Derrick Lente For New Mexico House District 65". website. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "Home | Derrick Lente For New Mexico House District 65". website. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Gatewood, Tara. "Covid-19's Impact on Indian Country: NM Representative Derrick J. Lente". www.ksfr.org. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ www.bizjournals.com https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2008/06/02/daily16.html. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
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(help) - ^ Lente, Derrick J. "Native voting — a step in the right direction". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Mexican, Steve Terrell The New. "Largely status quo for Legislature". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-04-19.