Kathleen Cates | |
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Member of the New MexicoHouseofRepresentatives from the 44th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jane Powdrell-Culbert |
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Political party | Democratic |
Kathleen M. Cates is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 44th district. Elected in November 2022,she assumed office on January 1,2023.
Prior to entering politics,Cates worked for a jewelry company,e-commerce manager for Goodwill Industries of New Mexico,and CEO of a non-profit. [1] Since 2021,Cates has also worked as a realtor. [2] She was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in November 2022. [3]
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