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=== 2020 U.S. House election ===
=== 2020 U.S. House election ===
After incumbent Representative [[Ben Ray Luján]] announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020 and run for [[Tom Udall]]'s seat in the [[United States Senate]], Leger Fernandez announced her candidacy to succeed him. In the Democratic primary, Leger Fernandez faced six opponents, including New Mexico State Representative [[Joseph L. Sanchez]] and [[Valerie Plame]], an author and former CIA officer.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 16, 2019|title=Santa Fe lawyer Leger Fernandez running for Congress|url=https://apnews.com/de1263ef9f2b4b298c88c628c4ea9ffe|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=AP NEWS}}</ref> During the primary, Leger Fernandez was criticized for attack ads against Plame, including one that featured [[Swastika|swastikas]] superimposed over Plame's eyes, a reference to Plame's past comments that were perceived as anti-Semitic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=mgerstein@sfnewmexican.com|first=Michael Gerstein|title=Candidates jab Leger Fernandez over ad attacking Plame|url=https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/elections/candidates-jab-leger-fernandez-over-ad-attacking-plame/article_93ae08ec-9aba-11ea-a5ca-e39c1a9e1b0a.html|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=Santa Fe New Mexican|language=en}}</ref> Leger Fernandez was later criticized for her campaign's use of funds donated by Practical Inc. and Avacy Initiatives Inc., so-called "[[dark money]]" groups that do not disclose their donors.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Dark money' groups back CD3 hopeful in packed N.M. primary|url=https://www.taosnews.com/stories/dark-money-groups-back-cd3-leger-fernandez-nm-primary,63954|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=The Taos News|language=en}}</ref> During the campaign, Leger Fernandez was endorsed by Congresswoman [[Deb Haaland]], [[EMILY's List]], and ''[[The Santa Fe New Mexican]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Panetta|first=Grace|title=LIVE UPDATES: Valerie Plame and Teresa Leger Fernandez compete in the primary for New Mexico's third district|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/valerie-plame-teresa-leger-fernandez-new-mexico-primary-live-results-2020-6|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=Business Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Endorsements|url=https://www.teresaforall.com/endorsements2|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=Teresa 4 All|language=en}}</ref> A political [[Progressivism in the United States|progressive]], Leger was also endorsed by the [[Working Families Party]], [[Elizabeth Warren]], and [[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]]. Leger Fernandez will face environmental engineer Alexis Johnson in the November general election.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grover|first=Hannah|title=Leger Fernandez wins Democratic nomination for CD3, Johnson leads in Republican primary|url=https://www.daily-times.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2020/06/02/2020-new-mexico-primary-election-results-farmington-congressional-district-3/5300965002/|access-date=2020-06-07|website=Farmington Daily Times|language=en}}</ref>
After incumbent Representative [[Ben Ray Luján]] announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020 and run for [[Tom Udall]]'s seat in the [[United States Senate]], Leger Fernandez announced her candidacy to succeed him. In the Democratic primary, Leger Fernandez faced six opponents, including New Mexico State Representative [[Joseph L. Sanchez]] and [[Valerie Plame]], an author and former CIA officer.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 16, 2019|title=Santa Fe lawyer Leger Fernandez running for Congress|url=https://apnews.com/de1263ef9f2b4b298c88c628c4ea9ffe|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=AP NEWS}}</ref> During the primary, Leger Fernandez was criticized for attack ads against Plame, including one that featured [[Swastika|swastikas]] superimposed over Plame's eyes, a reference to Plame's past comments that were perceived as anti-Semitic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=mgerstein@sfnewmexican.com|first=Michael Gerstein|title=Candidates jab Leger Fernandez over ad attacking Plame|url=https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/elections/candidates-jab-leger-fernandez-over-ad-attacking-plame/article_93ae08ec-9aba-11ea-a5ca-e39c1a9e1b0a.html|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=Santa Fe New Mexican|language=en}}</ref> Leger Fernandez was later criticized for her campaign's use of funds donated by Practical Inc. and Avacy Initiatives Inc., so-called "[[dark money]]" groups that do not disclose their donors.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Dark money' groups back CD3 hopeful in packed N.M. primary|url=https://www.taosnews.com/stories/dark-money-groups-back-cd3-leger-fernandez-nm-primary,63954|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=The Taos News|language=en}}</ref> During the campaign, Leger Fernandez was endorsed by Congresswoman [[Deb Haaland]], [[EMILY's List]], and ''[[The Santa Fe New Mexican]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Panetta|first=Grace|title=LIVE UPDATES: Valerie Plame and Teresa Leger Fernandez compete in the primary for New Mexico's third district|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/valerie-plame-teresa-leger-fernandez-new-mexico-primary-live-results-2020-6|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=Business Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Endorsements|url=https://www.teresaforall.com/endorsements2|access-date=June 3, 2020|website=Teresa 4 All|language=en}}</ref> A political [[Progressivism in the United States|progressive]], Leger was also endorsed by the [[Working Families Party]], [[Elizabeth Warren]], [[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez|Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,]] Sierra Club<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blaber|first=Mona|date=2020-01-23|title=Sierra Club endorses Teresa Leger Fernandez for U.S. House|url=https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/sierra-club-endorses-teresa-leger-fernandez-for-u-s-house/|access-date=2020-07-03|website=Rio Grande Chapter|language=en-US}}</ref> and Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC. Leger Fernandez won the 7-way primary with over 42% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite web|last=mgerstein@sfnewmexican.com|first=Michael Gerstein|title=With clear primary victory, Leger Fernandez eyes November|url=https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/elections/with-clear-primary-victory-leger-fernandez-eyes-november/article_b396ba1a-a5b3-11ea-ae93-5bc91acb6fe5.html|access-date=2020-07-03|website=Santa Fe New Mexican|language=en}}</ref> Leger Fernandez will face environmental engineer Alexis Johnson in the November general election.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grover|first=Hannah|title=Leger Fernandez wins Democratic nomination for CD3, Johnson leads in Republican primary|url=https://www.daily-times.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2020/06/02/2020-new-mexico-primary-election-results-farmington-congressional-district-3/5300965002/|access-date=2020-06-07|website=Farmington Daily Times|language=en}}</ref>


=== Political positions ===
=== Political positions ===

Revision as of 19:54, 3 July 2020

For for the Spanish archer, see Teresa Fernández.
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Personal details
Born
Teresa Leger

1959 or 1960 (age 64–65)[1]
Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children3
RelativesRay Leger (father)
Alma materYale University (BA)
Stanford University (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website

Teresa Leger Fernandez is an American attorney and political candidate. In the June 2, 2020 primary, Leger Fernandez became the Democratic nominee for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the 2020 elections.[2][3]

Early life and education

Leger Fernandez was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico.[4] Her mother was a bilingual educator and her father, Ray Leger, served as a member of the New Mexico Senate. After graduating from West Las Vegas High School, Leger Fernandez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School.[5]

Career

After graduating from law school, Leger Fernandez returned to New Mexico, to work as an attorney, specializing in community-building and tribal advocacy. Leger Fernandez was a White House Fellow during the Clinton Administration and later served on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation during the Obama Admininstration.[6][7] She also worked as a liaison between the White House Office and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. For 30 years, Leger Fernandez has operated Leger Law and Strategy, LLC in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm focuses on community development, tribal advocacy, civil rights, and social justice.[8][9] In 2017, Leger Fernandez led a successful effort to implement ranked-choice voting in Santa Fe municipal elections.[10]

2020 U.S. House election

After incumbent Representative Ben Ray Luján announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020 and run for Tom Udall's seat in the United States Senate, Leger Fernandez announced her candidacy to succeed him. In the Democratic primary, Leger Fernandez faced six opponents, including New Mexico State Representative Joseph L. Sanchez and Valerie Plame, an author and former CIA officer.[11] During the primary, Leger Fernandez was criticized for attack ads against Plame, including one that featured swastikas superimposed over Plame's eyes, a reference to Plame's past comments that were perceived as anti-Semitic.[12] Leger Fernandez was later criticized for her campaign's use of funds donated by Practical Inc. and Avacy Initiatives Inc., so-called "dark money" groups that do not disclose their donors.[13] During the campaign, Leger Fernandez was endorsed by Congresswoman Deb Haaland, EMILY's List, and The Santa Fe New Mexican.[14][15] A political progressive, Leger was also endorsed by the Working Families Party, Elizabeth Warren, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sierra Club[16] and Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC. Leger Fernandez won the 7-way primary with over 42% of the vote.[17] Leger Fernandez will face environmental engineer Alexis Johnson in the November general election.[18]

Political positions

Leger Fernandez has advocated for a "New Mexico Green New Deal," Medicare For All, a transition away from fracking to green energy, and a ban on the sale of military style semi-automatic rifles.[19] She has also supported comprehensive immigration reform and the passing of the DREAM Act.[20]

Personal life

Leger Fernandez and her husband, Luis Fernandez, have three sons.[21] Leger Fernandez and her husband have since divorced.

References

  1. ^ Grover, Hannah (July 20, 2019). "Election 2020: Teresa Leger Fernandez Hopes to Represent Congressional District 3". Farmington Daily Times. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "New Mexico Primary Election Results: Third Congressional District". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  3. ^ Medina, Jennifer (June 3, 2020). "Teresa Leger Fernandez Beats Valerie Plame in New Mexico House Primary". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Reporter, Megan Bennett | Journal North. "Santa Fe lawyer kicks off campaign for Congress". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  5. ^ mgerstein@sfnewmexican.com, Michael Gerstein. "Leger Fernandez wins Democratic primary for 3rd Congressional District seat". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  6. ^ Grover, Hannah. "Election 2020: Teresa Leger Fernandez hopes to represent Congressional District 3". Farmington Daily Times. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  7. ^ "MEET TERESA". Teresa 4 All. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  8. ^ "Birth Date", Definitions, Qeios, February 7, 2020, retrieved June 3, 2020
  9. ^ "Teresa Leger de Fernandez, Rebellious Lawyer". Rebellious Lawyering Institute #RebelliousLawyering. January 7, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  10. ^ Editor, T. S. Last | Journal North. "Democratic nominee in CD3 inspired by state senator father". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved June 9, 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "Santa Fe lawyer Leger Fernandez running for Congress". AP NEWS. May 16, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  12. ^ mgerstein@sfnewmexican.com, Michael Gerstein. "Candidates jab Leger Fernandez over ad attacking Plame". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  13. ^ "'Dark money' groups back CD3 hopeful in packed N.M. primary". The Taos News. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  14. ^ Panetta, Grace. "LIVE UPDATES: Valerie Plame and Teresa Leger Fernandez compete in the primary for New Mexico's third district". Business Insider. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  15. ^ "Endorsements". Teresa 4 All. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  16. ^ Blaber, Mona (January 23, 2020). "Sierra Club endorses Teresa Leger Fernandez for U.S. House". Rio Grande Chapter. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  17. ^ mgerstein@sfnewmexican.com, Michael Gerstein. "With clear primary victory, Leger Fernandez eyes November". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  18. ^ Grover, Hannah. "Leger Fernandez wins Democratic nomination for CD3, Johnson leads in Republican primary". Farmington Daily Times. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  19. ^ "Editorial: Our picks for president, Congress". The Taos News. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  20. ^ Candidate, The. "Q&A: U.S. House District 3 Teresa Leger Fernandez". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  21. ^ "Teresa Leger Fernandez For NM US Congress In District Three". Retake Our Democracy. May 23, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
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