Craig W. Brandt (born August 28, 1968 in Quincy, California) is an American politician and a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate representing District 40 since January 15, 2013.1
Education: Brandt earned his bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministries from Oklahoma Baptist University.
Professional Experience:
- Vice President for the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education.
- Bill analyst for the Republican Party on the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee in the 2011 legislative session.
Elections: Before his election to the New Mexico state Senate, Brandt served on the Rio Rancho School Board. In 2012, with District 40 incumbent Republican Senator William Burt redistricted to District 33, Brandt ran in the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 1,363 votes (62.2%). He won the November 6, 2012 General election with 9,982 votes (55.3%) against Democratic nominee Linda Allison.
