David M. Gallegos is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 41st district. He previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives and was a member of the Eunice, New Mexico School Board for 21 years. Gallegos currently serves on the Senate Conservation Committee and the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee.
Biography:
- David Gallegos earned an associate degree from New Mexico Junior College and a B.A. from the College of the Southwest.
- His career experience includes working as an area supervisor with the New Mexico Gas Company and as the senior superintendent with Ramirez & Son’s, a fifth-generation asphalt and dirt work company.
- Gallegos is a Republican and has been involved in both state legislative and local school board positions.
Elections:
- In 2012, Gallegos won the New Mexico House of Representatives seat for District 61, succeeding Representative Shirley Tyler.
- He ran for the New Mexico Senate in 2020 and unseated incumbent state Senator Gregg Fulfer.
Personal Details:
- Political party: Republican
- Spouse: Sonya
- Children: 2
- Residence: Eunice, New Mexico, U.S.
