Gregg Schmedes is an American physician and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 19th district. He previously served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 22nd district, which includes portions of Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties.[1]
Early life and education
Schmedes was born and raised in Texas.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and Doctor of Medicine from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.[3]
Career
In addition to serving in the New Mexico House of Representatives, Schmedes has also worked as an assistant professor of surgery at the University of New Mexico Hospital.[4] He also serves as New Mexico’s director for the American Academy of Medical Ethics. Schmedes was elected to the New Mexico House in 2018.[5] In 2020, Schmedes announced that he would not seek re-election and instead run for New Mexico Senate.[6] He won the November general election, defeating incumbent Republican James White. He assumed office on January 19, 2021.[7]
Personal life
Schmedes and his wife, Kelley, have seven children.[8]
References
- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ GOP primary draws two for open N.M. House seat
- ^ Candidate, The (24 September 2020). "Q&A: Senate District 19 Candidate Gregg Schmedes". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ Candidate, The. "NM House District 22 candidate Gregg Schmedes". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ "Gregg Schmedes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Candidate, The (May 2020). "Q&A: Senate District 19 Gregg Schmedes". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Childress, Marjorie; Jennings, Trip (2020-11-04). "New Mexico State Senate makes decisive left turn". New Mexico In Depth. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "Gregg Schmedes, MD - Meet the Team". National Sinus Institute. Retrieved 2020-07-07.