Cynthia Nava

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Cynthia Nava
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 31st district
In office
1992 - 2012
Personal details
Born (1952-06-23) June 23, 1952 (age 70)
Doña Ana, New Mexico
Political party Democratic
SpouseDivorced
Residence Las Cruces, New Mexico
Alma mater Western Illinois University,
Eastern Illinois University
Profession Educator

Cynthia L. Nava is a former Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate. She represented the 31st District from 1992 to 2012.


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