Nick Tinnin
Nick Tinnin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 2003 – May 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas C. Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Dick Cheney |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 2001 – January 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Sandel |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Farmington, New Mexico |
| Profession | Politician |
James Nicholas Tinnin Jr. is an American politician and a former Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.[1]
Early life and education
New Mexico House of Representatives
Tinnin was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2000 after defeating incumbent Jerry Sandel.[2] He won re-election in 2002 and resigned in May 2003. Tinnin was replaced by former State Representative Dick Cheney, who previously represented the 2nd district from 1985 to 1995.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Nicholas Tinnin, Jr. | 4,943 | 56.54% | ||
| Democratic | Jerry Sandel (inc.) | 3,800 | 43.46% | ||
| Turnout | 8,743 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Nicholas Tinnin, Jr. | 4,574 | 100.00% | 1.52% | |
| Turnout | 4,574 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||