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Carrie Hamblen is an American politician and former broadcast journalist serving as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from the 38th district.[1] Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 19, 2021. She is a member of the New Mexico Democratic Party.[1]
Carrie Hamblen | |
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Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 38th district | |
Assumed office January 19, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Mary Kay Papen |
Personal details | |
Born | Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Texas at El Paso (BA) New Mexico State University (MA, MPA) |
Hamblen was born in Wisconsin and raised in El Paso, Texas. Hamblen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Texas at El Paso, followed by a Master of Arts in mass communication and Master of Public Administration from New Mexico State University.[2]
In 1992, Hamblen joined KRWG as a student employee. She later became operations manager of the station and was a regional host of All Things Considered and Fresh Air before becoming the host of Morning Edition. For 15 years, she wrote, produced, and hosted a public affairs program called Images.[3][4]
In the June 2020 Democratic primary, Hamblen defeated incumbent Senate President pro tempore Mary Kay Papen. The defeat has been characterized as an upset.[5] A political progressive, Hamblen criticized Papen for her moderate voting record throughout the primary campaign.[6][7] Hamblen defeated Republican nominee Charles Wendler in the November general election. She assumed office on January 19, 2021.[8]
Hamblen is gay. She and her wife were one of the first same-sex couples to apply for a marriage license in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.[9][10]
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