Political Experience of Theresa Becenti-Aguilar

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (2010-2014, 2019-2023)

Becenti-Aguilar served in this position from her appointment by Gov. Bill Richardson in July 2010 until December 2014. She was elected in November 2010 to serve a full four-year term but lost during her re-election bid. She defeated Lynda Lovejoy and Janene Yazzie in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2018, and won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Elections/Appointments

2018 (? - Present)

General election

General election for New Mexico Public Regulation Commission District 4

Theresa Becenti-Aguilar won election in the general election for New Mexico Public Regulation Commission District 4 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Theresa Becenti-Aguilar (D)	100.0	72,706

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 72,706 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Mexico Public Regulation Commission District 4

Theresa Becenti-Aguilar defeated incumbent Lynda Lovejoy and Janene Yazzie in the Democratic primary for New Mexico Public Regulation Commission District 4 on June 5, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Theresa Becenti-Aguilar	35.0	9,158
	Lynda Lovejoy	33.4	8,748
	Janene Yazzie	31.5	8,251

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 26,157
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2014 (? - Present)

Becenti-Aguilar ran for re-election to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission in 2014, but lost in the June 3, 2014, primary to former New Mexico Senator Lynda Lovejoy.

Results

Primary

New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner, District 4, Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Lynda Lovejoy	46.2%	9,904
Theresa Becenti-Aguilar Incumbent	32.4%	6,935
Edward Michael	21.4%	4,587
Total Votes		21,426
Election results via New Mexico Secretary of State.

2010 (? - Present)

Becenti-Aguilar was appointed to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission by Gov. Bill Richardson in July 2010. She won election to a full term in November 2010.

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, District 4, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Theresa Becenti-Aguilar Incumbent	54.5%	55,926
	Republican	Gary J. Montoya	45.5%	46,643
Total Votes				102,569
Election results via New Mexico Secretary of State

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (2019-present)

Becenti-Aguilar served in this position from her appointment by Gov. Bill Richardson in July 2010 until December 2014. She was elected in November 2010 to serve a full four-year term but lost during her re-election bid. She defeated Lynda Lovejoy and Janene Yazzie in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2018, and won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Won, 2018 New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner, District 4, General election, November 6, 2018

2018 New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner, District 4, Primary election, June 5, 2018

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (2010-2014)

Becenti-Aguilar served in this position from her appointment by Gov. Bill Richardson in July 2010 until December 2014. She was elected in November 2010 to serve a full four-year term but lost during her re-election bid. She defeated Lynda Lovejoy and Janene Yazzie in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2018, and won in the general election on November 6, 2018.