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Martin HeinrichDEMDemocrat United States Senator
52
Years of Age
19
Years of Experience
NMResidence (state)

Martin Trevor Heinrich (HYNE-rik; born October 17, 1971) is an American businessman and politician serving as the senior United States senator from New Mexico, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Heinrich served as the U.S. representative from New Mexico's 1st congressional district from 2009 to 2013. He is the dean of New Mexico's congressional delegation. Born in Fallon, Nevada, Heinrich lived much of his adulthood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and maintains a residence there along with his work residence in Silver Spring, Maryland. From 2004 to 2008, he served on the Albuquerque City Council, representing the 6th district. Heinrich was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 and reelected in 2010. In lieu of running for a third term in the House, Heinrich ran for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Jeff Bingaman in the 2012 election and defeated Republican Heather Wilson, 51%–45%. He was reelected in 2018, receiving 54% of the vote in a three-way race. Since the beginning of the 118th Congress, Heinrich has chaired the Joint Economic Committee, having previously served as vice chair.

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Campaign Funding

20
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$8,552,893
Total Raised
$7,959,356
Total Spent
$654,974
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Lawyers/Law Firms$705,474
68%
Lobbyists$487,967
66%
Retired$468,614
51%
Leadership PACs$366,343
47%
Securities & Investment$338,189
38%
Health Professionals$270,713
32%
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products$231,061
29%
Electric Utilities$207,495
28%
Environment$202,066
27%
Casinos/Gambling$192,345
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.

Largest Contributors

Funding generally from an organization's PAC or its members/employees. Organizations did not donate directly.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education4 - 4 of 2
University of New Mexico
Attended
2001 - 2002
University of Missouri
BS Mechanical Engineering
1995
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Senator
United States Senate, New Mexico
2012 - Current
Representative
United States House of Representatives, New Mexico
2008 - 2012
Member
City Council, Albuquerque
2003 - 2007
President
City Council, Albuquerque
2005 - 2006
Founder
Heinrich Consulting
2002 - 2005
Executive Director
Cottonwood Gulch Foundation
1996 - 2001
Former Contractor
Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base
Former Director
Coalition for New Mexico Wilderness
Served
AmeriCorps, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Other Experience1 - 26 of 26
Trustee
New Mexico State Natural Resources
2006 - 2007
Member
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance
Member
Southeast Heights Neighborhood Association
Member
Migratory Bird Commission
Member
Senate Climate Action Task Force
Member
Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force
Co Chair
Bicameral Electrification Caucus
Current
Founder
Bicameral Electrification Caucus
Current
Chairman
Military Construction (MILCON), Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee
Former Member
Armed Services Committee, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, United States Senate
Former Member
House Military Veterans Caucus
Former Member
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Airland, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
Former Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Energy, United States Senate
Former Ranking Member
Joint Economic Committee, United States Senate
Member
Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, Appropriations Committee
Member
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Appropriations Committee
Member
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Appropriations Committee
Member
Special Committee on the Climate Crisis
Member
Senate Outdoor Industry Caucus
Member
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus
Member
Senate Appropriations Committee