Gabriel Ramos | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Siah Correa Hemphill |
| In office January 15,2019 –January 15,2021 | |
| Preceded by | Howie Morales |
| Succeeded by | Siah Correa Hemphill |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican (since 2024) Democrat (before 2024) |
| Education | Western New Mexico University (BS) |
Gabriel Ramos is an American politician and businessman who serves as a member of the New Mexico Senate. Ramos represents the 28th district,which includes Socorro,Glenwood,and Silver City. [1] [2]
Ramos earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and public administration from Western New Mexico University. [3]
Prior to serving in the New Mexico Senate,Ramos served as Grant County Commissioner. He also worked as an insurance agent at State Farm and established a company,1st Choice Satellite,Internet,And Home Security.
Ramos took office on January 15,2019,appointed to fill the seat left vacant by Howie Morales,who was elected Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico. [4] [5] [6] [7]
Ramos had been criticized for voting with Republicans against his party on several issues. He voted to oppose a minimum-wage increase and voted against legislation aimed at reducing gun violence. [8] Ramos also backed the controversial billion-dollar Gila River diversion as a Grant County commissioner. [9]
In the 2020 Democratic primary,Ramos was defeated for re-election by school psychologist Siah Correa Hemphill. [10] [11] [12] [13]
Following Hemphill's retirement in the 2024 elections,Ramos announced that he would switch parties and run as a Republican for his former seat. Ramos won the seat as a Republican,defeating Democratic Grant County commissioner Chris Ponce.