Phillip Maloof
Philip Maloof | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office January 18, 1994 – January 16, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Chávez |
| Succeeded by | Bernadette Sanchez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1967 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico (B.A.) |
Phillip J. Maloof (born May 16, 1967) is an American businessman and politician who served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate from 1994 to 2001.
Early life
Phillip J. Maloof was born May 16, 1967, and is the son of George Maloof, a prominent businessman. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1996 with his bachelor's degree in university studies.[1] After graduating, he worked in his family's business.[2]
New Mexico Senate
In 1993, after State Senator Martin Chávez was elected mayor of Albuquerque, the Bernalillo County Commission appointed Maloof to serve out the remaining year of Chávez's term.[3] Maloof was sworn in on January 18, 1994.[4] He was re-elected in 1996 over Republican nominee Jerry Daniele, a general contractor, with 64 percent of the vote.[5] In 2000, Maloof declined to seek another term, citing his need to return to his family's business.[6]
1998 congressional campaigns
Following the death of Republican Congressman Steve Schiff on March 25, 1998, Maloof ran in the special election to succeed him in the 1st district.[7] He was nominated by the Democratic Party at a nominating convention, and also ran in the regular election.[2] In the Democratic primary for the full term, Maloof faced retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Gary Van Valin.[8] He won the June 2 primary election in a landslide, receiving 75 percent of the vote to Van Valin's 25 percent.[9]
In the general election, he was challenged by Republican Heather Wilson, a former cabinet official in Governor Gary Johnson's administration; Green Party nominee Robert Anderson, a professor at the University of New Mexico; and Libertarian Bruce Bush. Maloof campaigned on his "anti-crime and anti-tax credentials," pointing to his push for a "three strikes" law in the state, and relied on his personal wealth to out-spend Wilson.[10] However, Maloof narrowly lost to Wilson, receiving 39 percent of the vote to her 44 percent, while Anderson won 14 percent.[11] Maloof faced Wilson and Anderson again in the general election, and lost by a similar margin, receiving 42 percent of the vote to Wilson's 48 pecent and Anderson's 10 percent.[12]
References
- ↑ "Senate District 26". Albuquerque Journal. September 28, 1996. p. D2. Retrieved July 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Lumpkin, John J. (April 27, 1998). "Maloof, 30, Says He's His Own Man". Albuquerque Journal. p. A1. Retrieved July 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Pells, Eddie (December 3, 1993). "Chavez's Senate seat goes to young Dem". The Santa Fe New Mexican. p. B5. Retrieved July 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Robertson, John (January 19, 1994). "3 New Members; Same Old Look For Legislature". Albuquerque Journal. p. A9. Retrieved July 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 5, 1996 - State of New Mexico". New Mexico Secretary of State. November 26, 1996. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Pawloski, Jeremy (April 4, 2000). "Hopeful's Petition Disputed". West Side Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. 1, 2. Retrieved July 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Massey, Barry (March 27, 1998). "Six To Seek Nominations for Special Election". Albuquerque Journal. p. A2. Retrieved July 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Lumpkin, John J. (April 28, 1998). "Retired Colonel Touts Maturity". Albuquerque Journal. p. A1. Retrieved July 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 2, 1998 - State of New Mexico". New Mexico Secretary of State. 1996. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Giroux, Gregory L. (May 23, 1998). "Opportunity for Democrats To Regain Majority Begins With New Mexico Election". Congressional Quarterly. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Special Election Results U.S. Congressional District One June 23, 1998". New Mexico Secretary of State. 1998. Archived from the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Official 1998 General Election Results for UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 01". New Mexico Secretary of State. December 4, 1998. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2026.