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On January 14, 2009, Heinrich was elected to a six-month term as class president by the House Democratic freshmen.<ref name=class>{{cite news |date=2009-01-14 |work=Congressman Martin Heinrich |title=Representative Martin Heinrich Elected President of the Democratic Freshman Class |url=http://heinrich.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=11&parentid=2&sectiontree=2,11&itemid=41}}</ref> He co-sponsored the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act, which would cancel an automatic $4,700 salary raise for members of Congress.<ref name=time>{{cite news |date=2009-01-23 |work=Congressman Martin Heinrich |title=Rep. Martin Heinrich Co-Sponsors Legislation to Freeze Congressional Pay Raises |url=http://heinrich.house.gov/2009/01/rep-martin-heinrich-co-sponsors-legislation-to-freeze-congressional-pay-raises.shtml}}</ref>


====Health Care====
Heinrich was voted most attractive person on ] by ] newspaper in July 2009. He received the endorsement of the ] during his 2010 run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrapvf.org/upcoming-elections/New-Mexico.aspx|title=National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund: New Mexico|accessdate=2010-10-011}}</ref>
On March 21, 2010, Heinrich voted for the ] (commonly called Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act),<ref></ref>

====Jobs====
In March 2009, Heinrich co-sponsored the ] to allow unions to be formed by card-check, instead of secret ballot.


====Abortion==== ====Abortion====
NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC endorsed Heinrich in 2010.<ref name="NARAL">{{Cite web|title=Heinrich, Martin: NARAL Pro-Choice America|publisher=prochoiceamerica.org|url=http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/pro-choice-voter-guide/candidate-profiles/heinrich-martin.html|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref><ref name="NARAL2">{{Cite web|title=NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC Endorses Martin Heinrich in Key U.S. House Contest: NARAL Pro-Choice America|publisher=prochoiceamerica.org|date=2009-10-09|url=http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/elections-press-releases/2010/pr10092009_pacendorsesheinrich.html|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref><ref name="NARAL2"/> NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC endorsed Heinrich in 2010.<ref name="NARAL">{{Cite web|title=Heinrich, Martin: NARAL Pro-Choice America|publisher=prochoiceamerica.org|url=http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/pro-choice-voter-guide/candidate-profiles/heinrich-martin.html|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref><ref name="NARAL2">{{Cite web|title=NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC Endorses Martin Heinrich in Key U.S. House Contest: NARAL Pro-Choice America|publisher=prochoiceamerica.org|date=2009-10-09|url=http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/elections-press-releases/2010/pr10092009_pacendorsesheinrich.html|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref><ref name="NARAL2"/>

Heinrich received a 100% score from NARAL in 2009,<ref name="NARAL3">{{Cite web|title=NARAL Pro-Choice America's 2009 Congressional Record on Choice|publisher=prochoiceamerica.org|date=2010-01-05|url=http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/government-and-you/us-government/congressional-records/congressional-record-on-choice-2009.pdf|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref> and a 0% score from the National Right to Life Committee.<ref name="NRTL">{{Cite web|title=Rep. Martin Heinrich (D-NM 1st District)|publisher=http://nrlc.www.capwiz.com|url=http://nrlc.www.capwiz.com/bio/id/61668|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref>


====Environment==== ====Environment====
Heinrich has identified himself as an environmentalist throughout his career. He served as Executive Director of the , a ] non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people on ] and the ], and founded his own ] ] firm.<ref name=heinrich/> Later, as a member of the Albuquerque City Council, he advocated for the use of ] and ].<ref name=heinrich/> In February 2006, he was appointed by ] ] to be the state's ]s Trustee.<ref name=trustee>{{cite news|date=2006-02-28|work=Office of the Governor |title=Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Martin Heinrich as Natural Resources Trustee|url=http://www.governor.state.nm.us/press/2006/feb/022806_02.pdf}}</ref> He also served on the executive committee of the Sierra Club's Rio Grande Chapter.<ref name="Dem4NM">{{Cite web|last=Wold|first=Barbara|title=Sierra Club Endorses Martin Heinrich for U.S. Senate|publisher=democracyfornewmexico.com|date=2011-08-05|url=http://www.democracyfornewmexico.com/democracy_for_new_mexico/2011/08/sierra-club-endorses-martin-heinrich-for-us-senate.html|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref> In August 2011, he received the ] first endorsement of the 2012 election cycle.<ref name="Dem4NM"/><ref name="SCEnd">{{Cite web|title=2012 Endorsements|publisher=sierraclub.org|url=http://sierraclub.org/politics/endorsements|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref> He opposes construction of the ]. He supports ] legislation.<ref>{{cite news|last=Coleman|first=Michael|title=Fray Over Oil Pipeline, Payroll Tax Cut|url=http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2011/12/15/news/fray-over-oil-pipeline-payroll-tax-cut.html|accessdate=16 August 2012|newspaper=Albuquerque Journal|date=15 December 2011}}</ref> In February 2006, he was appointed by ] ] to be the state's ]s Trustee.<ref name=trustee>{{cite news|date=2006-02-28|work=Office of the Governor |title=Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Martin Heinrich as Natural Resources Trustee|url=http://www.governor.state.nm.us/press/2006/feb/022806_02.pdf}}</ref> He also served on the executive committee of the Sierra Club's Rio Grande Chapter.<ref name="Dem4NM">{{Cite web|last=Wold|first=Barbara|title=Sierra Club Endorses Martin Heinrich for U.S. Senate|publisher=democracyfornewmexico.com|date=2011-08-05|url=http://www.democracyfornewmexico.com/democracy_for_new_mexico/2011/08/sierra-club-endorses-martin-heinrich-for-us-senate.html|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref> In August 2011, he received the ] first endorsement of the 2012 election cycle.<ref name="Dem4NM"/><ref name="SCEnd">{{Cite web|title=2012 Endorsements|publisher=sierraclub.org|url=http://sierraclub.org/politics/endorsements|accessdate=2011-08-15}}</ref> He opposes construction of the ]. He supports ] legislation.<ref>{{cite news|last=Coleman|first=Michael|title=Fray Over Oil Pipeline, Payroll Tax Cut|url=http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2011/12/15/news/fray-over-oil-pipeline-payroll-tax-cut.html|accessdate=16 August 2012|newspaper=Albuquerque Journal|date=15 December 2011}}</ref>


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====Gun Rights==== ====Gun Rights====
Heinrich opposed legislation (HR 45) that would have re-instated the expired ]. He also supported bills that would create a national standard for the concealed carrying of firearms across state lines, and co-sponsored legislation that would ease the restrictions on the sales of firearms across state lines.<ref></ref> The ] endorsed Heinrich during the 2010 congressional election, and has received a grade of "A" from the NRA on his stance with regards to Second Amendment rights.<ref></ref> Heinrich supported bills that would create a national standard for the concealed carrying of firearms across state lines, and co-sponsored legislation that would ease the restrictions on the sales of firearms across state lines.<ref></ref>

On April 17, 2013, Heinrich voted to expand background checks for gun purchases.<ref name="S.Amdt 715 to S.649">{{cite web |url=http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=113&session=1&vote=00097 |title=U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 113th Congress – 1st Session |work=Legislation & Records |publisher=] |accessdate=2013-07-30}}</ref>


====Ojito Wilderness==== ====Ojito Wilderness====

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Martin Heinrich
United States Senator
from New Mexico
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2013Serving with Tom Udall
Preceded byJeff Bingaman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Mexico's 1st district
In office
January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byHeather Wilson
Succeeded byMichelle Lujan Grisham
Personal details
Born (1971-10-17) October 17, 1971 (age 53)
Fallon, Nevada, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJulie Heinrich
Children2
ResidenceAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Alma materUniversity of Missouri, Columbia
University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque
WebsiteCampaign website

Martin Trevor Heinrich (born October 17, 1971) is the junior United States Senator for New Mexico, in office since 2013. From 2009 to 2013 Heinrich was the U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 1st congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Heinrich won the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Jeff Bingaman in 2012.

Early life, education, and business career

Heinrich was born in Fallon, Nevada, the son of Shirley A. (née Bybee) and Peter C. Heinrich. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, and later took graduate courses at the University of New Mexico. From 1996 to 2001, he served as Executive Director of the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation, a New Mexico non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people on natural science and the environment, and founded his own public affairs consulting firm.

Early political career

Heinrich served on the Albuquerque City Council from 2003 to 2007, which included one term as City Council President in 2006. As a city councilman, he stated that his goals were to reduce crime, raise the minimum wage and create new jobs. He also advocated the use of wind and solar power. In February 2006, he was appointed by Governor Bill Richardson to be the state's Natural Resources Trustee.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2008
See also: United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 2008 § District 1

Heinrich originally planned to challenge five-term Republican incumbent U.S. Representative Heather Wilson, of New Mexico's 1st congressional district, but Wilson retired to run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by retiring Republican Pete Domenici. Heinrich won the Democratic primary on June 3, 2008, defeating New Mexico Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron, State Health Secretary Michelle Lujan Grisham, and U.S. Army veteran Robert Pidcock 44%-25%-24%-8%.

In the general election, Heinrich faced Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White, whom Heinrich's campaign focused on linking to President George W. Bush. Heinrich also called for energy independence and an end to the war in Iraq. He defeated White, 56%-44%, carrying three of the district's five counties: Bernalillo (56%), Sandoval (56%), and Valencia (53%). White won Santa Fe (64%) and Torrance (57%) counties. Upon his swearing in on January 3, 2009, Heinrich became the first Democrat to represent the district.

2010
See also: United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 2010 § District 1

Heinrich was challenged by Republican Jon Barela, who told Politico he did not believe Heinrich reflected the district, saying he was too far left on budget and spending issues. During the 2010 campaign, Roll Call reported that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee assigned a lobbyist to aid in the reelection campaigns of possibly vulnerable house members to help in fundraising, messaging and campaign strategy. Heinrich was elected to a second term, defeating Barela 52%-48%, and carrying two of the district's counties: Bernalillo (53%) and Sandoval (51%). Barela won Santa Fe (67%), Torrance (61%), and Valencia (53%) Counties.

Tenure

Congressman Martin Heinrich

Health Care

On March 21, 2010, Heinrich voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly called Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act),

Jobs

In March 2009, Heinrich co-sponsored the Employee Free Choice Act to allow unions to be formed by card-check, instead of secret ballot.

Abortion

NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC endorsed Heinrich in 2010.

Environment

In February 2006, he was appointed by Governor Bill Richardson to be the state's Natural Resources Trustee. He also served on the executive committee of the Sierra Club's Rio Grande Chapter. In August 2011, he received the Sierra Club's first endorsement of the 2012 election cycle. He opposes construction of the Keystone Pipeline. He supports cap-and-trade legislation.

Same-sex marriage

Heinrich's position on gay marriage has changed since he first ran for Congress. In 2008, Heinrich stated, "I am not supportive of gay marriage, but I do believe that everybody in the United States has the same civil rights in front of the government. So I think it's important that civil rights that are available to heterosexual couples should be available to every single gay couple who also wants to make the same sort of commitments."

After his 2012 Senate primary opponent, Hector Balderas, announced his support for gay marriage, Heinrich's staff released a statement to the New Mexico Independent newspaper stating, "Martin has supported gay marriage for some time. I just don't think he was asked about it. Thanks for asking!" He was an original cosponsor of Congressman Jerry Nadler's 2009 legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.

Gun Rights

Heinrich supported bills that would create a national standard for the concealed carrying of firearms across state lines, and co-sponsored legislation that would ease the restrictions on the sales of firearms across state lines.

On April 17, 2013, Heinrich voted to expand background checks for gun purchases.

Ojito Wilderness

In 2008, Heinrich was criticized by the New Mexico Republican Party for his work on the creation of the Ojito National Wilderness, which they said amounted to unregistered lobbying. Heinrich responded that the work was advocacy that did not require lobbying disclosure.

Armed forces

Heinrich is a member of the House Armed Services Committee. During his time in Congress, Heinrich has maintained strong opposition to the war in Iraq, and supports a swift end of combat operations in Afghanistan.

In 2011, he voted against the National Defense Authorization Act conference report because he objected to language requiring that suspected foreign terrorists be taken into custody by the military instead of civilian law enforcement authorities.

Committee assignments

U.S. Senate

Elections

2012
See also: United States Senate election in New Mexico, 2012

Heinrich announced that he would leave the House to run for the United States Senate seat held by Jeff Bingaman, who retired at the end of his term. In March, Politico reported that Al Gore had signed a fundraising letter for Heinrich. Heinrich defeated State Auditor Hector Balderas in the Democratic primary.

Heinrich faced Republican Heather Wilson, his predecessor in Congress, in the general election on November 6, 2012. He defeated Wilson, 51% to 45%.

Committee assignments

References

  1. Heinrich genealogy site
  2. ^ "Martin's Story". Martin Heinrich for Congress.
  3. "Democrat Martin Heinrich Seeks U.S. Senate Seat". abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  4. "Heinrich, Martin (D)". The Washington Post. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Martin Heinrich as Natural Resources Trustee" (PDF). Office of the Governor. 2006-02-28. Cite error: The named reference "trustee" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  6. Haussamen, Heath (2007-04-11). "The race to run against Wilson is heating up". Heath Haussamen on New Mexico Politics.
  7. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=365999
  8. Las Cruces Sun-News. FINAL RESULTS: June 3 primary election June 20, 2008
  9. ^ James, Randy (October 15, 2008). "Races to Watch '08: A New Mexico Republican Can't Shake Bush". TIME Magazine. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
  10. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=389096
  11. Matthew Reichbach. left "Jon Barela to Politico: Martin Heinrich is 'too far left'". The New Mexico Independent. Retrieved March 28, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  12. Matthew Reichbach (06.16.10). teague "Report: DCCC assigned lobbyists to help Heinrich, Teague". Retrieved 28 March 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=496899
  15. "Heinrich, Martin: NARAL Pro-Choice America". prochoiceamerica.org. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  16. ^ "NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC Endorses Martin Heinrich in Key U.S. House Contest: NARAL Pro-Choice America". prochoiceamerica.org. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  17. ^ Wold, Barbara (2011-08-05). "Sierra Club Endorses Martin Heinrich for U.S. Senate". democracyfornewmexico.com. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  18. "2012 Endorsements". sierraclub.org. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  19. Coleman, Michael (15 December 2011). "Fray Over Oil Pipeline, Payroll Tax Cut". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  20. ^ "Hector Balderas Says He Supports Gay Marriage". ontopmag.com. 2011-08-01. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  21. Monahan, Joe (2011-08-11). format "Heinrich Joins Balderas On Gay Marriage; He Now Favors It, Plus: Darren White Resurfacing, And: Hawaii Happiness: Politicos Tie Knot". http://joemonahansnewmexico.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2011-08-15. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
  22. "Bill Summary & Status 111th Congress (2009 - 2010) H.R.3567 Cosponsors". thomas.loc.gov. Retrieved 2011-08-15. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |/home/LegislativeData.php?n= ignored (help)
  23. Martin Heinrich on Gun Control, ontheissues.org, Accessed September 9, 2012.
  24. "U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 113th Congress – 1st Session". Legislation & Records. United States Senate. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  25. Haussamen, Heath (9/16/08). "GOP hammers Heinrich on 'lobbying,' skipping debate". NMPolitics.net. Retrieved 19 March 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  26. "Committee Assignments". House.gov. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  27. "Issues: National security and foreign policy". MartinHeinrich.com. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  28. "Heinrich Votes Against Flawed Defense Authorization Bill". House.gov. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  29. Kindy, Kimberly (April 3, 2011). "Heinrich to run for Senate in New Mexico". The Washington Post.
  30. Matthew Reichbach. "Al Gore sent fundraising letter for Rep. Martin Heinrich". The New Mexico Independent. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  31. "Wilson, Heinrich win N.M. Senate primary". UPI. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2012.

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