Nicole Chavez (politician)

Nicole Chavez
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 31st district
Assumed office
January 1, 2025
Preceded byBill Rehm
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Websitenicolechavezfornm.com

Nicole Chavez is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 31st district.[1]

In 2015, her teenage son Jaydon was killed in a drive-by shooting.[2] This encouraged her to become a victims advocate.[3] In 2024 she was elected to a majority female house.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Nicole Chavez". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  2. ^ Mexican, The New (2025-03-13). "'Around the Roundhouse': Rep. Nicole Chavez shares how tragedy sparked her path to politics". Santa Fe New Mexican. Archived from the original on 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  3. ^ Rushton, Griffin (2022-03-05). "Victim advocate joins race for New Mexico House seat". KOB.com. Archived from the original on 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  4. ^ "Women win majority of seats in New Mexico Legislature in showcase of determination and joy". AP News. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2025-06-18.