Pete Domenici

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Pete Domenici

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth May 7, 1932
Date of Death Sept. 13, 2017 (Age: 85)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Pete Domenici graduated from St. Mary's High School and earned degrees in education and law. He worked in various roles, including in his father's grocery business, minor league baseball, and as a mathematics teacher, before entering public service. Domenici transitioned to politics, serving on the Albuquerque City Commission and later running for New Mexico governor. Post-political career, he focused on debt reduction and public policy, contributing to national discussions on fiscal responsibility.

Political Ideas

Pete Domenici's political identity is marked by a calculated approach to regional economic and social issues, blending fiscal conservatism with personal advocacy for mental health parity. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly localized strategy to protect industrial interests. Domenici's personal life, including his daughter's schizophrenia, deeply influenced his stance on mental health insurance coverage, adding a layer of personal conviction to his policy positions.

Campaigns
2002: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

314,193 votes (65.04%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

357,171 votes (64.73%)

Win
1990: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in New Mexico, 1990

296,712 votes

Win
1984: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

361,371 votes (71.90%)

Win
1978: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

183,442 votes (53.41%)

Win
1972: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

204,253 votes (54.03%)

Win
1970: New Mexico State Governor

Election History

New Mexico gubernatorial election, 1970

134,640 votes (46.37%)

Loss

Winner: Bruce King