Peter Wirth (politician)

American politician

This article is about the New Mexico politician. For German Catholic religious brother, see James Wirth.

Peter Wirth

Majority Leader of the New Mexico Senate

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 17, 2017
Preceded by| Michael S. Sanchez
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 25th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 2009
Preceded by| John Grubesic
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 47th district
In office
January 2005 – January 2009
Preceded by| Max Coll
Succeeded by| Brian Egolf
Personal details
Born|  (1961-12-03) December 3, 1961 (age 63)
Stanford, California, U.S.
Political party| Democratic
Spouse| Carol Romero
Relations| John Wirth (father)
Tim Wirth (uncle)
Children| 2
Education| Stanford University (BA)
University of New Mexico (JD)
Website| Official website

Peter Wirth (born December 3, 1961)[1] is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate, first elected in 2009. He previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009.

## Early life and education

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Wirth was born in Stanford, California, the eldest son of John Wirth, a historian and professor of Latin American studies.[2] Wirth's uncle, Tim Wirth, served as a member of the United States Senate from Colorado.[3] Wirth graduated from Stanford University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and Spanish. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1990.

## Career

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Wirth works as an attorney and professional mediator.[4]

### New Mexico Senate

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On November 19, 2016 Wirth was elected as the Democratic Leader by Senate Democratic Caucus and therefore Senate Majority Leader in the New Mexico State Senate for the 53rd Legislature.[5] He previously served as the Chair of the Senate Conservation Committee from 2013 to 2016, Vice-Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2011 to 2012, and Vice-Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee from 2011-2012.[6]

Wirth has repeatedly introduced a bill to lower the corporate tax rate but raise revenue by closing loopholes.[7]

## References

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1. ^ "Peter Wirth". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
2. ^ Peter Wirth's Biography
3. ^ "John Wirth, professor of Latin American studies, dead at 66 : 06/02". news.stanford.edu. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
4. ^ Morgan Lee, Professional mediator takes on New Mexico budget impasse, Associates Press (December 2, 2016).
5. ^ "Dems name Wirth new Senate Majority Leader | The NM Political Report". nmpoliticalreport.com. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
6. ^ "Wirth tapped to lead state Senate Conservation Committee [The Santa Fe New Mexican]". InsuranceNewsNet. January 18, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
7. ^ Abott, Wren (November 9, 2011). "Tilting at Walmart". Santa Fe Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2013.

## External links

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* Senator Peter Wirth – (D) at New Mexico Legislature
* Representative Peter Wirth - (D) at New Mexico Legislature
*   * Profile at Vote Smart
* Biography at Ballotpedia

New Mexico Senate

Preceded by

Michael S. Sanchez

|  Majority Leader of the New Mexico Senate
2017–present  | Incumbent

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Members of the New Mexico Senate

57th Legislature (2025–2026)

President of the Senate
Howie Morales (D)
President pro tempore
Mimi Stewart (D)
Majority Leader
Peter Wirth (D)
Minority Leader
William Sharer (R)

1. ▌William Sharer (R)
2. ▌Steve D. Lanier (R)
3. ▌Shannon Pinto (D)
4. ▌George Muñoz (D)
5. ▌Leo Jaramillo (D)
6. ▌Roberto Gonzales (D)
7. ▌Pat Woods (R)
8. ▌Pete Campos (D)
9. ▌Cindy Nava (D)
10. ▌Katy Duhigg (D)
11. ▌Linda M. Lopez (D)
12. ▌Jay C. Block (R)
13. ▌Debbie O'Malley (D)
14. ▌Michael Padilla (D)
15. ▌Heather Berghmans (D)
16. ▌Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D)
17. ▌Mimi Stewart (D)
18. ▌Natalie Figueroa (D)
19. ▌Ant Thornton (R)
20. ▌Martin Hickey (D)
21. ▌Nicole Tobiassen (R)
22. ▌Benny Shendo (D)
23. ▌Harold Pope Jr. (D)
24. ▌Linda Trujillo (D)
25. ▌Peter Wirth (D)
26. ▌Moe Maestas (D)
27. ▌Pat Boone (R)
28. ▌Gabriel Ramos (R)
29. ▌Joshua A. Sanchez (R)
30. ▌Angel Charley (D)
31. ▌Joe Cervantes (D)
32. ▌Candy Ezzell (R)
33. ▌Nick Paul (R)
34. ▌James G. Townsend (R)
35. ▌Crystal Brantley (R)
36. ▌Jeff Steinborn (D)
37. ▌William Soules (D)
38. ▌Carrie Hamblen (D)
39. ▌Liz Stefanics (D)
40. ▌Craig Brandt (R)
41. ▌David Gallegos (R)
42. ▌Larry R. Scott (R)

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* Laura Montoya, Treasurer
* Joe Maestas, Auditor
* Stephanie Garcia Richard, Land Commissioner

Senate|

* Howie Morales, President
* Mimi Stewart, President pro tempore
* Peter Wirth, Majority Leader
* Gregory A. Baca, Minority Leader

House|

* Javier Martínez, Speaker
* Reena Szczepanski, Majority Leader
* Gail Armstrong, Minority Leader

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* AK: ▌Giessel (R)
* AZ: ▌Shamp (R)
* AR: ▌Johnson (R)
* CA: ▌Gonzalez (D)
* CO: ▌Rodriguez (D)
* CT: ▌Duff (D)
* DE: ▌Townsend (D)
* FL: ▌Boyd (R)
* GA: ▌Gooch (R)
* HI: ▌Kanuha (D)
* ID: ▌Den Hartog (R)
* IL: ▌Lightford (D)
* IN: ▌Garten (R)
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* NE: ▌Hansen (R)*
* NV: ▌Cannizzaro (D)
* NH: ▌Birdsell (R)
* NJ: ▌Ruiz (D)
* NM: ▌Wirth (D)
* NY: ▌Stewart-Cousins (D)
* NC: ▌Lee (R)
* ND: ▌Hogue (R)
* OH: ▌Gavarone (R)
* OK: ▌Daniels (R)
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* UT: ▌Cullimore (R)
* VT: ▌Clarkson (D)
* VA: ▌Surovell (D)
* WA: ▌Pedersen (D)
* WV: ▌Martin (R)
* WI: ▌LeMahieu (R)
* WY: ▌Nethercott (R)
* DC: ▌Mendelson (D)*
* GU: ▌Lujan (R)*
* MP: ▌Manglona (I)
* PR: ▌Matías Rosario (PNP)
* VI: ▌Vialet (D)*

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* AL: ▌Singleton (D)
* AK: ▌Shower (R)
* AZ: ▌Sundareshan (D)
* AR: ▌Leding (D)
* CA: ▌Jones (R)
* CO: ▌Lundeen (R)
* CT: ▌Harding (R)
* DE: ▌Hocker (R)
* FL: ▌Pizzo (D)
* GA: ▌Jones (D)
* HI: ▌Awa (R)
* ID: ▌Wintrow (D)
* IL: ▌Curran (R)
* IN: ▌Yoder (D)
* IA: ▌Weiner (D)
* KS: ▌Sykes (D)
* KY: ▌Neal (D)
* LA: ▌Boudreaux (D)
* ME: ▌Stewart (R)
* MD: ▌Hershey (R)
* MA: ▌Tarr (R)
* MI: ▌Nesbitt (R)
* MN: ▌Johnson (R)
* MS: ▌Simmons (D)
* MO: ▌Beck (D)
* MT: ▌Flowers (D)
* NE: Vacant*
* NV: ▌Titus (R)
* NH: ▌Perkins Kwoka (D)
* NJ: ▌Bucco (R)
* NM: ▌Sharer (R)
* NY: ▌Ortt (R)
* NC: ▌Batch (D)
* ND: ▌Hogan (D-NPL)
* OH: ▌Antonio (D)
* OK: ▌Kirt (D)
* OR: ▌Bonham (R)
* PA: ▌Costa (D)
* RI: ▌de la Cruz (R)
* SC: ▌Hutto (D)
* SD: ▌Larson (D)
* TN: ▌Akbari (D)
* TX: ▌Alvarado (D)
* UT: ▌Escamilla (D)
* VT: ▌Brock (R)
* VA: ▌McDougle (R)
* WA: ▌Braun (R)
* WV: ▌Woelfel (D)
* WI: ▌Hesselbein (D)
* WY: ▌Gierau (D)
* DC: None*
* GU: ▌Vacant (D)*
* MP: ▌Vacant (D)
* PR: ▌Hernández Ortiz (PPD/D)
* VI: ▌DeGraff (I)*

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